The Department of Social Sciences established under the Faculty of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University on 1st October 2010, offers opportunities for both Cadets and Day Scholars to obtain BSc in Social Sciences degree. The core modules for students pursuing a Social Sciences degree program include Economics and Management, Social Studies, and Communication and Media Studies. These courses are accompanied by other common subjects that are required for a BSc graduate to achieve the expected competencies. At present, it has around 200 students under the department.