Welcome Note

The Department of Humanities and Social Science (DHSS) aspires to the advancement of knowledge that is socially and ethically relevant through innovation and excellence in its academic programme. DHSS offers three undergraduate programmes; a BSc (Honours) degree in Anthropology/Sociology and Political Science, a BA (Honours) in Humanities, and a combined BSc programme in Politics and Economics in conjunction with the Economics Department. 

Started in 1999, the Department of Humanities and Social Science is home to a number of distinct disciplines in the Social Science and Humanities including Anthropology and Sociology, Literature, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology and History.

Academic Disciplines

Anthropology & Sociology
Political Science
History
Literature
Philosophy
Psychology
Politics & Economics
Core

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News and Announcements

26 January, 2012

The 7th Annual LUMS Humanities and Social Sciences Conference - Revisiting Secularization Theory

The Department of Humanities and Sciences will be holding its 7th Annual Humanities and Social Sciences C ... More »

20 January, 2012

Dr. Anjum Altaf assumes office as the new Dean of SHSSL

Dr. Anjum Altaf has assumed office as the Dean of the School of Humainites Social Sciences and Law (SHSSL ... More »

19 January, 2012

Annual Mega Career Fair

Day/Date: Saturday , January 28, 2012   Venue: LUMS Central Courtyard   Time: 11:00 am  ... More »

28 November, 2011

LUMS Open Day Lahore, December 3, 2011

Students, parents, principals of schools/colleges, student counselors, programme co-ordinators, professio ... More »

25 November, 2011

LUMS Information Session Schedule

Date: Sunday, November 27, 2011 Session Time: BSc/BA/BS/BA-LL.B: 11.30am to 1.30pm MBA: 2:00pm to ... More »

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