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.
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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
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 »










