Welcome to the
Department of Social Sciences
The Department of social science established at the BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology in 2018 under the Faculty of Arts & Social science. Currently, the department has a highly qualified team of faculty members with extensive academic and field experiences. The department of social science is a home to faculty members from the areas of Sociology, Economics, Geography and Environment, Archaeology, Law and Psychology. The department consists of 3 full-time faculty members (one Assistant Professor and two Lecturers).
Albeit the department currently does not offer any degree of its own, it prepares students for graduate study in the fields of Textile Engineering, Textile Engineering & Management, Knitwear Manufacturing & Technology, Apparel Manufacturing & Technology, Fashion Design & Technology, Business Administration and Industrial Engineering by providing them a space to grow in Bangladesh studies, sociological, economical, psychological, environmental literacy and understanding of the natural world as part of their education.
Offered courses also help students to understand various advanced theories taught in both graduate and undergraduate programs of different departments and faculties of BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology. The foundation of the Department of Social Science at this University paved the way for teaching and research in RMG of Bangladesh.
The department is determined to create and maintain its reputation by establishing excellent academic environment that provide for ample opportunity to think critically and apply social science to students' personal experiences.
Mission Statement
The Department of Social Sciences provides transformational educational experiences that encourage student success, supports faculty in their professional development as teachers and scholars and works collaboratively with the campus community in support of the University's mission and goals.
Areas/ Fields of Social Science Department
The following Areas/ Fields of study are offered by the department in conjunction with the Social Science Academy.
- Sociology
- Economics
- Geography and Environment
- Industrial Psychology
- Bangladesh Studies and Laws
- Archaeology and Education
Study Advice Service
No idea how to follow-up on course work? Always late preparing for the exams?
Study Advice Service!
The department has designated faculty members who are always there to help you to become familiar with ways of studying and to support your learning process.
Please contact them - sooner rather than later.
Services such as personal counseling regarding your studies they provide include:
- Planning of your study course
- Learning strategies and exam preparation
- Academic writing
- Time management
- Workshops
- Coordination of tutorials and revision courses
Find the information you need:
- here on our websites
- at our student advice appointments
- by visiting us
- by taking part in our seminars or symposium
- or simply by having the information material sent to you directly.