AUC Home page
Back to AUC Home
2 students discussing something on a laptop

Why HUSS?

Studying at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a transformative educational experience that delves deep into the intricacies of human behavior, culture, and society. Through thought-provoking courses and engaging discussions, students gain a profound understanding of the human condition, honing critical thinking, empathy, and communication skills. 

By the Numbers

  • Departments
  • Programs
  • Alumni
  • Fields of Work

Why Study with the School of Humanities and Social Sciences?

Unique Learning Experience

HUSS encourages students to ask difficult questions and to use their imagination to deal with theoretical and tangible world problems.

Our students study how people understand and document the human experience, the relationships between people and societies, and the ways individuals and communities express themselves. Students acquire advanced research and writing skills and develop intercultural communication practices, ethical reasoning, and aesthetic appreciation. 

Faculty are actively engaged in their own research which informs their teaching and often offers students authentic work experiences.

We are closely connected to the larger community; students often apply what they learn in class projects, service learning projects, and community partnerships in both Egypt and the Global South. This gives HUSS students authentic work experience leading to career preparation and experience.

Discover your Career Path

In today’s job market where specialized skills are best acquired at work, people who are well-rounded, critical, and imaginative thinkers have an edge.

In fact, a recent study of top Egyptian companies shows that excellent communication and presentation skills are the number one qualities employers are looking for in fresh graduates. These are the skills you learn in the School of Humanities programs, students have great flexibility in their career choice because of the versatility of their degrees.

HUSS Disciplines offers a wide range of different Career Paths

Our programs seek to expand your mindset and creative thinking, preparing you for work in any area,  graduates go on to successful careers in many fields, including:

  • Law
  • Literature
  • Civil Service
  • Education and Academia 
  • Design
  • Television and Film
  • Management
  • Consumer Goods
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • Business and Start-ups
  • Arts Programming
  • Events Management
  • Public Relations
  • Archeology
  • Criminology
  • Human Resources
  • Writing and Technical Writing
  • Government and Ministry Work 
  • Banking
  • Counseling and Mental Health
  • Media Production
  • Insurance
  • Consultancy
  • Journalism
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Music Industry
  • Social Work
  • Environmental Work
  • Translation
  • Library Science

 

For detailed career paths per program check out our HUSS programs!

What do you want to study?

If everything in the world fails, the one thing that will succeed is to enjoy what you are doing, because then everything suddenly falls in place

Nesma Mahgoub' 13
Music

HUSS gave me the ability to work with different people. This ability is one of the key things for entrepreneurs to succeed. In TBS we hire attitude, characters and then we teach them how to do their jobs. HUSS gives the opportunity to study something that gives the best experience of a life time. 

Sameh El Sadat' 05
Political Science

I owe my gratitude to AUC and HUSS for allowing me to develop myself academically and co-curricular. It has been an extraordinary experience that falls right within my studies and interests in multilateral affairs and international relations. I look forward to what's to come and I'm excited to continue working in the public/civil spheres.

Eyad Hegazy' 23
Honors Program in Political Science