Prospectus

Prospectus 2022-23  (Click Here)

Introduction

FSS&H is a prestigious institution for higher education and research in the social sciences and humanities, committed to academic excellence and ethical standards. Offering a diverse range of programs, FSS&H blends theory and practice, led by a dean of high experience with a dynamic community of scholars, staff, and students. Recently, FSS&H launched MPhil in English (Linguistics & Literature) at the Main Campus and MPhil in Islamic Studies at the City campus. Plans to offer MPhil and Ph.D. in psychology are underway. FSS&H aims to produce research with societal impact, fostering future researchers, managers, and specialists across various fields.

Vision & Mission

Vision

Teacher Education and other Social Science Programs at Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FSSH) prepare unconventional, capable, dynamic, creative, democratic, innovative and research minded teachers and professionals to meet the socio-economic and educational needs of the society through quality education at affordable cost.

Mission

The mission of FSSH is to provide exemplary programs that help teachers and other professionals make effective decisions in diverse contexts. The program is derived from latest research theories and best practices and is designed to meet the current and emerging educational and social needs of educational institutions at local, provincial and national levels. The program offers a curriculum that recognizes its egalitarian and humanistic orientations and the relationship between education and society. It gives due importance to the existing knowledge about learning and teaching and multidisciplinary, the role of technology in instruction and upcoming challenges by developing professional and pedagogical research based knowledge on existing and emerging theories and application of the required knowledge and skills in diverse educational settings.

Dean's Message

Prof. Dr. Asadullah Larik

As Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FSS&H), I am honored to represent a preeminent institution dedicated to superior education and research. Our unwavering commitment to academic rigor and ethical principles is manifested in our comprehensive teaching and research programs, bridging theory and practice.

At FSS&H, we celebrate a vibrant community of scholars, staff, and students, all devoted to excellence in education, research, and community engagement. We strive to produce impactful research that fosters societal betterment and cultivates a brighter future. Our M.Phil. and Ph.D. programs, open to diverse individuals, nurture the growth of future experts, managers, and researchers.

Programs Offered

Main Campus

Degree Program Offered Eligibility Criteria Duration
Intermediate / DAE (3-years) or equivalent with minimum 45% marks in any discipline.
4 years
Intermediate / DAE (3-years) or equivalent with minimum 45% marks in any discipline.
4 years
Intermediate / DAE (3-years) or equivalent with minimum 45% marks in any discipline.
4 years
M.Ed./M.A./B.Ed-4 Years/B.Ed.-2.5 Years/ B.Ed-1.5 Years or equivalent with at least 45% marks or CGPA 2.00/4.00 from a recognized university of Pakistan or from a foreign university. Subject to clearance of GAT (General) HU/ NTS and departmental interview. In case of foreign degree, HEC equivalence will be required. (HEC attested degrees are required to be submitted for admission in M. Phil program)
2 years
MA-English / BS-English or equivalent with at least 45% marks or CGPA 2.00/4.00 from a recognized university of Pakistan or from a foreign university. Subject to clearance of GAT (General) HU/ NTS and departmental interview. In case of foreign degree, HEC equivalence will be required. (HEC attested degrees are required to be submitted for admission in M. Phil program)
2 years
MS/ MPhil Education or its equivalent from a recognized university of Pakistan or from a foreign university with minimum CGPA of 3.00/4.00 (Semester System) or 75% marks (Annual System). Subject to clearance of GAT (Subject) HU/ NTS and departmental interview. (HEC attested degrees are required for admission in PhD program)
3 years
PhD. English- Linguistics (Weekend)
MS/ MPhil Linguistics/Literature or its equivalent from a recognized university of Pakistan or from a foreign university with minimum CGPA of 3.00/4.00 (Semester System) or 75% marks (Annual System). Subject to clearance of GAT (Subject) HU/ NTS and departmental interview. (HEC attested degrees are required for admission in PhD program.)
3 years

City Campus

Degree Program Offered Eligibility Criteria Duration
Intermediate / DAE (3-years) or equivalent in any discipline.
2 Years
Intermediate / DAE (3-years) or equivalent with minimum 45% marks in any discipline.
4 years
Intermediate / DAE (3-years) or equivalent with minimum 45% marks in any discipline.
4 years
Intermediate / DAE (3-years) or equivalent with minimum 45% marks in any discipline.
4 years
BA / B.Sc. / B. Com / Associate Degree or equivalent (14-years of education with minimum 45% marks or CGPA 2.00/4.00 in any discipline
2.5 years
16-year of education minimum Second Division in any discipline.
1.5 years
Dip-Education (Dip. Ed.)
Intermediate / DAE (3-years) or equivalent in any discipline.
1 year
-BA/ BS (Hons) Islamic Studies with CGPA 2.50/ 4.00 in semester system.
-MA Islamic Studies or equivalent degree in the relevant subject with CGPA 2.50/4.00 or second division in the annual system from an HEC recognized university/ Degree Awarding Institute (DAI)
-Al-Shahdah Al-Aalmiyah (with HEC equivalence) from any HEC recognized wafaq or institution.
-Departmental Test the candidates must have to qualify the written test with 60% marks for M.Phil. and Interview by the M.Phil. Admission Committee.
-All applications will be evaluated on the basis of approved criteria in the light of HEC instructions and Hamdard University rules.
2 year
- M.Phil./MS (Islamic Studies) With Thesis or equivalent from any HEC recognized university in first division or C.G.P.A 3.00 out of 4.00.
- Departmental Test the candidates must have to qualify the written test with 70% marks for PhD. and Interview by the PhD. Admission Committee.
- All applications will be evaluated on the basis of approved criteria in the light of HEC instructions and Hamdard University rules. Only Short-listed candidates will be called for department test and interview.
3 year
Certificate in Education (Cert. Ed.) is offered in the following areas: Eligibility Criteria Duration
School Management
Intermediate / DAE (3-years) or equivalent in any discipline.
16 week
Child Development
Intermediate / DAE (3-years) or equivalent in any discipline.
16 week
Classroom Management
Intermediate / DAE (3-years) or equivalent in any discipline.
16 week
Teaching of Science
Intermediate / DAE (3-years) or equivalent in any discipline.
16 week
Teaching of English Language
Intermediate / DAE (3-years) or equivalent in any discipline.
16 week
Teaching of Mathematics
Intermediate / DAE (3-years) or equivalent in any discipline.
16 week
ICT in Education
Intermediate / DAE (3-years) or equivalent in any discipline.
16 week
Elementary Education
Intermediate / DAE (3-years) or equivalent in any discipline.
16 week
Guidance and Counseling
Intermediate / DAE (3-years) or equivalent in any discipline.
16 week
Test Development and Evaluation
Intermediate / DAE (3-years) or equivalent in any discipline.
16 week
Inclusive Education
Intermediate / DAE (3-years) or equivalent in any discipline.
16 week
For Registration in Certificate Courses Contact:
Ms. Zahida Anwar 0328-3081892
Fee Structure
Certificate Course

Fee StructureAmount
Semester Fees
6,000

AD (Education)

Fee StructureAmount
Admission & Enrollment Fee (One Time Only)
9,000
Registration & Exam Fee (Per Semester)
9,500
Tuition Fee (Per Semester)
19,500
Total
38,000

Zero for AD (Education)

Fee StructureAmount
Admission & Enrollment Fee (One Time Only)
2,000
Registration & Exam Fee (Per Semester)
2,000
Tuition Fee (Per Semester)
21,000
Total
25,000

BS (English)

Fee StructureAmount
Admission & Enrollment Fee (One Time Only)
10,000
Registration & Exam Fee (Per Semester)
9,500
Tuition Fee (Per Semester)
15,600
Total
35,100

 

BS (Education)

Fee StructureAmount
Admission & Enrollment Fee (One Time Only)
9,000
Registration & Exam Fee (Per Semester)
9,500
Tuition Fee (Per Semester)
16,200
Total
34,700

BS (Educational Psychology)

Fee StructureAmount
Admission & Enrollment Fee (One Time Only)
10,000
Registration & Exam Fee (Per Semester)
9,500
Tuition Fee (Per Semester)
15,600
Total
35,100

B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) (4-Years)

Fee StructureAmount
Admission & Enrollment Fee (One Time Only)
9,000
Registration & Exam Fee (Per Semester)
9,500
Tuition Fee (Per Semester)
16,200
Total
34,700

B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) (2.5-Years)

Fee StructureAmount
Admission & Enrollment Fee (One Time Only)
9,000
Registration & Exam Fee (Per Semester)
9,500
Tuition Fee (Per Semester)
16,200
Total
34,700

B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) (1.5-Years)

Fee StructureAmount
Admission & Enrollment Fee (One Time Only)
9,000
Registration & Exam Fee (Per Semester)
10,500
Tuition Fee (Per Semester)
20,700
Total
40,200

BS (Islamic Studies)

Fee StructureAmount
Admission & Enrollment Fee (One Time Only)
18,500
Registration & Exam Fee (Per Semester)
9,500
Tuition Fee (Per Semester)
16,200
Total
44,200

BS (Psychology)

Fee StructureAmount
Admission & Enrollment Fee (One Time Only)
10,000
Registration & Exam Fee (Per Semester)
9,500
Tuition Fee (Per Semester)
15,600
Total
35,100

DIP (Education)

Fee StructureAmount
Admission & Enrollment Fee (One Time Only)
8,000
Registration & Exam Fee (Per Semester)
10,500
Tuition Fee (Per Semester)
16,000
Total
34,500

M.Phil (Education)

Fee StructureAmount
Admission & Enrollment Fee (One Time Only)
14,500
Registration & Exam Fee (Per Semester)
14,000
Tuition Fee (Per Semester)
45,000
Total
73,500

M.Phil (English - Linguistics / Literature)

Fee StructureAmount
Admission & Enrollment Fee (One Time Only)
14,000
Registration & Exam Fee (Per Semester)
16,200
Tuition Fee (Per Semester)
48,000
Total
78,200

M.Phil (Islamic Studies)

Fee StructureAmount
Admission & Enrollment Fee (One Time Only)
14,000
Registration & Exam Fee (Per Semester)
12,500
Tuition Fee (Per Semester)
52,000
Total
78,500

PhD (Islamic Studies)

Fee StructureAmount
Admission & Enrollment Fee (One Time Only)
32,000
Registration & Exam Fee (Per Semester)
18,000
Tuition Fee (Per Semester)
60,000
Total
110,000

PhD (Linguistics)

Fee StructureAmount
Admission & Enrollment Fee (One Time Only)
32,000
Registration & Exam Fee (Per Semester)
18,000
Tuition Fee (Per Semester)
60,000
Total
110,000

PhD (Education)

Fee StructureAmount
Admission & Enrollment Fee (One Time Only)
32,000
Registration & Exam Fee (Per Semester)
18,000
Tuition Fee (Per Semester)
60,000
Total
110,000

Faculty Profiles

Permanent Faculty

A. Department of English

Prof. Dr. Asadullah Larik
Dean (FSSH) Post Doctorate research under Fulbright fellowship program in U.S.A 1993-1994 Ph.D. in English 15 Research Articles
Prof. Dr. Khair Muhammad Larik
Professor in English PhD in English 48 Research Articles
Dr. Kamran Ali
Chairperson & Associate Professor Ph.D. Specialization in Linguistics 09 Research Papers Eight English Text Books
Suhail Ahmed Sulangi
Senior Lecturer Department of Social Sciences Specialization in Literature, ELT & IT Ph.D. Scholar (English literature) 05 Research Articles Two Books
Nazra Zahid Sheikh
Senior Lecturer Specialization in Applied Linguistics PhD Scholar, Dissertation submitted 07 Research Articles
Muhammad Arsalan Siddiqui
Senior Lecturer Specialization in Literature and ELT Ph.D. scholar (English literature) 03 Research Articles
Hassin Ur Rehman
Senior Lecturer Specialization in Literature Ph.D. Scholar, Dissertation submitted 07 Research Articles Two Books
Aysha Khan
Lecturer Specialization in Linguistics M.Phil. English 01 Research Article
Hafiz Imran Nawaz
English M.Phil. English Specialization in Linguistics 01 Research Article

B. Department of Education

Dr. Mansoob Hussain Siddiqui
Professor Ph.D. Education 10 Research Articles
Dr. Ahmad Saeed
Professor Ph.D. Education 15 Research Articles
Dr. Muhammad Akhtar Kang
Associate Professor Specialization: Educational Psychology 17 Research Articles
Dr. Munawer Sultana
Assistant Professor Specialization: Language Teaching Approaches and Methods 05 Research Articles
Dr. Fayyaz Ahmed Shaheen
Assistant Professor Specialization: Epistemology 02 Research Articles
Alexander.A.R.D 'Souza
Lecturer Ph.D. Scholar 01 Research Article
Nargis Shamim
Lecturer Ph.D. Scholar 01 Research Article
Shakeela Khurram
Lecturer Ph.D. Scholar 01 Research Article
Laiba Larik
Lecturer M.Phil. Scholar 01 Research Article
Tanzeela Faiz
Lecturer M.Phil. Scholar 01 Research Article
Rabia Sheikh
Lecturer Ph.D. Scholar 02 Research Articles
Salman Ashiq
Lecturer Ph.D. Scholar 03 Research Articles
Shagufta Khokar
Lecturer M.Phil. in Education 01 Research Article

C. Department of Islamic Studies

Dr. Muhammad Atif Aftab
Chairperson & Associate Professor Department of Islamic Studies Hamdard University Karachi Post-Doctorate from IRI, IIU. ISLAMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE العالمية اإلسالمية الجامعةINTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD - PAKISTAN 30 Research Papers Approved by HEC HJRS listed Journal 15 Students M.Phil. & Ph.D. Islamic Studies Graduated Under my Research Supervision. 12 Students working on Thesis Under my Research Supervision. Member of HEC (CIEC) Inspection Committee. Member of ACADEMIC COUNCIL Hamdard University. Member of ETHICAL REVIEW BOARD Hamdard University. Member Editorial Board Hamdard Educus Research Journal.
Dr. Mufti Shamim Akhter
Assistant Professor Department of Islamic Studies Hamdard University Karachi Fazil Dars-e- Nizami from Jamia Darul Uloom Karachi. Muthakhasis (Mufti) from Jamia Darul Uloom Hanfia Karachi. Ph. D. Islamic Studies, University of Karachi 04 Research Papers Approved by HEC HJRS listed Journal 07 Students working on Thesis Under my Research Supervision
Dr. Haseeb Ahmed Khan
Assistant Professor Department of Islamic Studies Hamdard University Karachi Ph. D. Islamic Studies, University of Karachi 03 Research Papers Approved by HEC HJRS listed Journal 03 Students working on Thesis Under my Research Supervision.
Dr. Ghous Uddin
Assistant Professor Department of Islamic Studies Hamdard University Karachi Ph. D. Islamic Studies, University of Karachi 05 Research Papers Approved by HEC HJRS listed Journal Fazil Dars-e- Nizami Muthakhasis from Jamia Darul Uloom Karachi.

D. Department of Psychology

Prof. Dr. Seema Munaf
Professor/HOD Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology) Post Doc in Educational Management and leadership (Higher Education) Specialization in Clinical Psychology 100+ Research Articles Two Books
Dr. Benish Khan
Associate Professor PhD (Clinical Psychology) Specialization in Clinical Psychology 08 Research Articles
Komal Hayat
Lecturer Masters (MS) Specialization in Clinical Psychology 01 Research Article
Maryam Khanum
Lecturer Masters (MS) Specialization in Clinical Psychology 01 Research Article
Asmat Jamshed
Lecturer Masters (MS) Specialization in Clinical Psychology 01 Research Article
Academic Rules

Admissions to all programs at HIESS are given on merit basis, which is determined on the basis of academic qualification, entrance tests and interviews.

Admission Schedule

Admissions in different programs are offered in Spring (January / February) and Fall (July / August) semesters through advertisements at least 30 days before the commencement of each semester.

Attendance

The attendance requirement is 75%. Relaxation, if any, shall be given in accordance with the rules and regulations of the University.

Examination

The assessment is based on assignments, presentations, mid-term test and a final examination.

Degree Requirement

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is minimum 2.5, on 4 CGPA scale, calculated for all semesters.

Promotion

Students shall not be promoted to the next semester unless they pass 75% of the courses, i.e. any student who has failed in more than one subject shall not be promoted to the next semester without clearing the subjects in General Special Examination. Below 60% marks in a subject shall be considered “Fail”.

Career Opportunities

At Hamdard University all efforts are made to equip the students with the most updated knowledge required in practical settings to make them a successful professional in the field of education. Students are provided sufficient knowledge in areas like Special Education, Health Education, Environment and Human Rights Education in line with the recommendations of Higher Education Commission and secondary school curriculum guidelines issued by the Federal Government. Hamdard University’s Education programs offer career opportunities to act as:
  1. Subject Specialist
  2. Senior School Teacher
  3. Academic Coordinator
  4. Students’ Counselor
  5. Curriculum Developer
  6. Educational Manager
Note: HIESS reserves the right to any change as per requirement and/or HEC/Hamdard University Criteria/ Policy

Research & Publication

Publications List (Click here to view)

Hamdard Educus (Click here to view)

Newsletter
Sample Test Papers

GAT General (M.Phil English) (Click here to view)

Specimen - (BS Islamic Studies) (Click here to view)

Specimen BS English (Click here to view)

Specimen BS Psychology (Click here to view)

Sample test B.Ed 1.5 and 2.5 (Click here to view)

Specimen - (BS-Ed. B.Ed. ADE (Click here to view)

GAT Format PhD Linguistics

GAT Format PhD Linguistics (Click here to view)