School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Program Offered

B.A. Liberal Arts (Hon.)

B.Sc. Economics (Hon.)

Department Profile

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences at D Y Patil International University (DYPIU), Akurdi, Pune, is a vibrant academic and learning community committed to nurturing thoughtful, socially conscious, and future-ready graduates. In alignment with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the School promotes both disciplinary depth and interdisciplinary engagement, fosters critical thinking, and supports holistic development. It equips students with the intellectual and practical competencies required to understand and respond to complex human and societal challenges.

School Vision

To foster a socially conscientious, critically engaged, and globally competent graduate through interdisciplinary, research-based, and learner-focused education in the Humanities and Social Sciences.

School Mission

To deliver transformative education in Humanities and Social Sciences by fostering critical thinking, ethical reasoning, interdisciplinary learning, and research engagement, while equipping students with analytical skills, cultural sensitivity, and practical competence to address societal challenges and contribute meaningfully to academia, industry, policy, and community development.

Key Highlights

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and application of interdisciplinary knowledge across diverse domains, with particular emphasis on human behaviour, cognition, and communication.
Apply critical, analytical, and reflective thinking skills to identify, evaluate, and address complex academic and real-world challenges with creativity and intellectual rigour.
Exhibit proficiency in written, oral, and digital communication, effectively adapting content and style to diverse audiences and contexts to ensure clarity, coherence, and impact.
Develop and demonstrate leadership qualities and collaborative skills essential for effective teamwork in diverse and inclusive environments.
Cultivate an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset to initiate, design, and manage projects or ventures with a focus on sustainability, ethical responsibility, and social impact.
Demonstrate awareness and appreciation of global cultures, issues, and perspectives, fostering responsible global citizenship and intercultural competence.
Integrate ethical principles and sustainable practices into personal and professional decision-making, ensuring alignment with integrity, social responsibility, and respect for diversity.

Award of Degree

Certificate: Awarded at the end of the second semester, subject to satisfactory academic performance in all semester examinations, attainment of a minimum CGPA of 4.00/10, and successful completion of the prescribed 4-credit skill-based course(s), summer internship, or project.
Diploma: Awarded at the end of the fourth semester, subject to satisfactory academic performance in all semester examinations, attainment of a minimum CGPA of 4.00/10, and successful completion of the prescribed 4-credit skill-based course(s), summer internship, or project.
Undergraduate Degree: Awarded at the end of the sixth semester in the applicable track, subject to satisfactory academic performance in all semester examinations and attainment of a minimum CGPA of 4.00/10.
Undergraduate Degree (Hons.): Awarded at the end of the eighth semester in the applicable track, subject to satisfactory academic performance in all semester examinations and attainment of a minimum CGPA of 4.00/10.

Director’s Message

Dr Abnish Singh Chauhan

Director, SoHSS

M.Phil, PhD & D.Litt. (h.c.)
abnish.singh@dypiu.ac.in

At School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SoHSS), D Y Patil International University, Akurdi, Pune, we are committed to nurturing intellectually curious, socially responsible, and globally competent individuals. Aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the School fosters outcome-based learning, critical inquiry, ethical reflection, and holistic development.

Our programmes— B.A. (Honours) Liberal Arts with tracks in Psychology and English, and B.Sc. (Honours) Economics, are designed to combine academic depth with practical relevance. Through a research-driven and learner-focused approach, we encourage students to analyse complex human and economic realities and engage thoughtfully with contemporary societal challenges.

Learning at our School extends beyond the classroom through project-based learning, fieldwork, internships, and community engagement. These experiences cultivate analytical rigour, cultural sensitivity, and professional competence, empowering students with the knowledge, confidence, and ethical grounding to contribute meaningfully to academia, industry, policy, and community development.

At SoHSS, we view education as a transformative journey that cultivates informed citizens, compassionate leaders, and lifelong learners prepared to navigate and shape an ever-evolving global society.

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