A warm welcome to the Department of Town & Country Planning to all of you who have chosen to pursue studies in the field of Planning and the related. By enrolling in the Bachelor of Science Honours in Urban Informatics and Planning degree program, you have been privileged to become a member of the only academic institution in Sri Lanka that opens avenues to those who wish to make a career in a wide range of disciplines such as strategic planning, urban development, information systems, environmental management, urban design, real estate, etc.
Being a candidate of a carefully designed, accredited, and internationally acclaimed degree program, you have also an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills through a great variety of subject modules that have been designed to promote scientific thinking, critical understanding, liberal mindset, aesthetic appreciation, social justice, environmental sensitivity and innovation in students. All theory modules, fieldwork, and studio projects are geared to develop total personalities, providing students with necessary knowledge inputs, needy inspirations, and positive attitudes for lifelong learning and continuous professional development. Such personalities are expected to handle the multitude of issues that our living environments have been experiencing in this era and are projected to be even more challenging in the future. Therefore, we believe, that by selecting a career in this field you have pledged to contribute towards building a vivid, livable, and sustainable future for Sri Lanka and for all living beings on earth.
The Department will do its best to provide you with a pleasant learning environment, where you will thrive as an outstanding performer, a promising candidate, and an exemplary citizen. It also encourages you to make the optimum use of the resources made available for your own personal development, share your talents for the benefit of fellow students both in the Department and the University, and enjoy the freedom inherent to the university environs in a responsible manner. I wish you a pleasant and cheerful time throughout your stay in the University.
Prof. Jagath Munasinghe
Head- Department of Town & Country Planning