ABOUT THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND LANGUAGES 

The Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages is home to vigorous academic programs related to critical, rational and pragmatic thinking that empower students to understand specialized and multi-disciplinary perspective of knowledge. It provides students with a unique skill set and worldview, offering a wide variety of programmes in the field. Students who graduate from the faculty prepare themselves for rewarding careers in public, private, and non-profit sectors, as well as in education. It owns world-class academicians, professors, educators, award winning teachers and published experts in English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Sociology, History, Political Science, Public Administration, Psychology, Folk Art & Culture, Social Work and Music

Programmes Offered:

Ph. Ds: Sociology, History, Political Science, Public Administration, Psychology, Social Work, Music, Economics, English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu.

Duration: As per UGC norms, Eligibility: As per UGC norms

1. M.A.s: Sociology, History, Political Science, Public Administration, Social Work, Music, Economics, English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu

           Duration: Two years

  Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline with minimum 45% marks in aggregate for   general category & 40% for SC/ST/OBC or  45 % in respective subject from a recognized University

2. M.Sc. Psychology, Duration: Two years

 Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline with minimum 45% marks in aggregate for general category & 40% for SC/ST/OBC or      45 % in respective subject from a recognized University

1. B.A. 3 Years
2. B.A. 4 Years Honours: As per NEP 2020 with Adoption of pedagogical approach of learning,  Multidisciplinary/ interdisciplinary courses,  Multiple entry-exit option & re-entry option with,  appropriate certification,  Academic Bank of Credits (ABC), Apprenticeship/ internship as embedded part of curriculum
3. B.A. 4 Years Honours with Research: As per NEP 2020 with Adoption of pedagogical approach of learning,  Multidisciplinary/ interdisciplinary courses,  Multiple entry-exit option & re-entry option with,  appropriate certification,  Academic Bank of Credits (ABC), Apprenticeship/ internship as embedded part of curriculum

Eligibility: 10+2 with 45% marks in aggregate for general category & 40% for SC/ST/OBC from a recognized Board.

 Please add these programmes

      New Programmes

1. Certificate in Sikh Scriptures and Hymns
2. Certificate in Creative Writing and Literature
3. Certificate in Introduction to Bhartiya Darshan
4. Certificate in Translation

Duration: 6 Months, Eligibility: 10+2  in any stream

5. PG Diploma in The Science of Happiness at Workplace
6. PG Diploma in Folk and Light Music of Punjab
7. PG Diploma in Translation

Duration: One Year,  Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline with minimum 45% marks in aggregate for general category & 40% for SC/ST/OBC or 45 % in respective subject from a recognized University

Best Features of Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages:

• International Centre for Buddhism and Interfaith Studies

1. Acharya Shri Mahapragya Chair of Interfaith Studies
2. M.S. Randhawa Library Section

• Translation Cell
• Mata Jarnail Kaur Punjabi Handicrafts Cell
• Highly Qualified Teaching Faculty
• Research Oriented Environment
• Wi-Fi Facility
• World Class Infrastructure
• Regular Organization of National/International Seminars/Webinars/Workshops/Conferences Expert Talks
• Fully Equipped Language Lab 
• Language Speaking Programmes for Improving Communication Skills not only in Foreign Language but also in Regional Languages
• MOUs with Renowned Universities and Colleges

Scope:

• Competency building in all National and State level competitive exams for executive and allied services.
• Executives  and Service providers in women, child development, labor affairs, old age homes, care centers, re-habilitation centers, government welfare schemes,  political parties, archives, entertainment and recreational groups
• IELTS centers
• Language teaching and consultancies
• Creative writing
• Journalism and anchoring
• Document reader
• Translators 
• Investigators in social survey
• Counselors & psychological consultants
• Tourist guides
• Singers, composers  and musicians

MOUs Signed: 

1. Parama Dhamma Chethiya Maha Pirivena Sri Lanka
2. Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, Jalandhar 
3. Sant Baba Dalip Singh Memorial (SBDSM) Khalsa College Domeli, Punjab 
4. Shahi Hospital and De-addiction Centre, Amloh