Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS)

Welcome to the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS)

The Faculty of Social Sciences at South Asian University was initiated in 2011. At present, it consists of the Department of Sociology and the proposed Department of Communication and Sustainability. The Faculty of Social Sciences, South Asian University is known for creating a forum for newer forms of knowledge that comprehends and represents the South Asian context with a more authoritative and nuanced voice.

Faculty is known for innovative pedagogy and cutting edge research supported by national and international research bodies and deliverables that include journal articles, monographs, reports, audio-video archives and art installations. Faculty of Social Sciences is best placed to offer interdisciplinary programmes.

Highlights

Curriculum with theoretical rigour and empirical skills
Students are trained to conduct independent research
Socially diverse classrooms and interdisciplinary curriculum
Well experienced Faculty
Seminar Series, Cinema and Society and Student-led Activities
Mentorship by Expert Faculties in Dissertation and Fieldwork

Programmes

MA Sociology (1 year)
MA Sociology (2 year with Dissertation)
PhD Sociology
MA Communication for Sustainable Development (1 year)
MA Communication for Sustainable Development (2 year)