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School of Humanities and Social Sciences

About Us Humanities and Social Sciences

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences at IEC University is committed to fostering meaningful between faculty and students, while promoting an academic environment that bridges scientific advancement with critical thought. The department emphasizes the development of communication and managerial skills, along with a deep awareness of societal issues, to ensure the holistic growth of its students. As part of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), which comprises eleven diverse yet interconnected departments, the department upholds a shared focus on sustainability, data, and local context. It offers a variety of academic programs, including BA, BJMC, BFD, MA and PGDC. Distinguished by its interdisciplinary approach, the department brings together scholars from Economics, English, Political Science, History, Sociology, Psychology, Hindi, Geography, Public Administration, Journalism & Mass Communication, and Fashion & Design. Furthermore the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at IEC University is a centre for research and teaching composed of academics with a strong emphasis on research, it supports collaborative projects, fellowships, and academic supervision, attracting students and researchers from diverse backgrounds. Through national and international partnerships, the department contributes to innovative scholarship and consistently publishes high-quality academic work, affirming its commitment to excellence in teaching and research in the humanities and social sciences.

Vision

Our vision is to establish ourselves as the leading institution in India and to gain global recognition, while staying true to the distinctive character and dynamic growth of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS). To realize this vision, we are committed to recruiting exceptional faculty. We seek to strike a balance between achieving a critical mass of new faculty and ensuring a rigorous, thoughtful selection process. This approach is designed to strengthen the unique identity of our School and to enrich our academic programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.

Mission

The core mission of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster knowledge, critical thinking, creative expression, and intellectual curiosity. We are dedicated to equipping students with the skills and perspectives necessary to excel in diverse career paths and to effectively engage with the challenges of the contemporary world.

Teaching Methodology

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