About College of Humanities and Social Sciences

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) was established with a vision to enrich society in Qatar and across the wider world with transformative educational experiences that bridge disciplinary boundaries and offer the academic community opportunities to engage in innovative research and collaboration. We aspire to nurture a diverse body of academically grounded and socially responsible global citizens, whose versatility will enable them to navigate the complexities of today’s world and become the leaders of tomorrow.

The college currently offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Humanities and Social Sciences, and five interdisciplinary Master’s degree programs; MA in Audiovisual Translation; MA in Translation Studies; MA in Intercultural Communication; MA in Digital Humanities and Societies; and MA in Women, Society and Development. The MA programs in Translation Studies and Audiovisual Translation are delivered by the Translation and Interpreting Institute (TII) and are internationally validated by the University of Geneva in Switzerland.

Through TII, the college also offers high-level training workshops, a range of language programs, and quality professional translation and interpreting services. TII was founded in 2012 with a remit to build capacity in Qatar and the region and to function as a physical and virtual space that delivers sophisticated translator and interpreter education, high-level training in a range of languages, and quality translation and interpreting services of the highest international standards. Its core mission is to equip students for a successful career as translators and interpreters in multiple languages

Facts and Figures

Year of establishment

Programs

Students

Alumni

Students and Alumni

Graduates of CHSS programs leave with sound knowledge of applications and methodologies used within the interdisciplinary fields of translation and interpreting studies and/or Middle Eastern studies. Graduates are equipped with the skills and experience they need to contribute to and excel in a rapidly changing world.

Our interdisciplinary programs enable our alumni to work within various fields in Qatar and the region.

Some of the Research and Higher Education fields in which our alumni work include:

Education
Healthcare
Communications
Oil and gas
Tourism
Telecommunications
Foreign affairs
Banking

CHSS prides itself on its rich culture and a community with a diverse student body representing many different countries, all with the common attribute of pursuing education under the college’s umbrella.

Faculty and Research Areas

Faculty

CHSS recruits and retains a highly qualified faculty with a proven track record in the fields of Translation Studies and Middle Eastern Studies. Our outstanding roster includes faculty who teach five Master of Arts programs and one PhD program, in addition to distinguished visiting and adjunct faculty.

CHSS faculty are involved in research areas that include:

Accessibility
Computational Linguistics
Digital Humanities and Digital Media
Social Media Analytics
Translation Technology
Literary translation and Narrative Studies
Women, Work, and Economic Development
Action Research in Translation
Contrastive Discourse Analysis
Energy Geopolitics
Refugee and Migration Studies
Media Translation
Legal and Medical Translation and Interpreting
Multi-sensory Communication and Audiovisual Translation
Applied Linguistics
Corpus-based Translation Studies
Identity and Cultural Heritage
Middle East Studies
International Relations
Women and Gender Sociocultural Studies
Translation and Conflict Translation Pedagogy
Arabic Language Technologies
Corpus Linguistics
Gulf History and Politics
Medical Sociology
Intercultural Studies
Specialized Translation and Terminology
Theory-Practice Interface in Translation

Acting Dean's Message

Dr. Ibrahim Mohamed Zain Abdelwahid

Welcome to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU). Since its establishment in 2017, the College has offered unique, transformative and interdisciplinary educational programs delivered by internationally renowned scholars. Consistently attracting top-tier students, these programs aim to create a positive impact in the local context of Qatar, the wider region, and internationally.

Our unique, one-of-a-kind programs are also underpinned by a supportive and prosperous environment that aids our students, faculty, and others in turning their research ambitions into reality. We are also pleased and committed to collaborate with multiple institutions, in Qatar and globally, to benefit civil society and aid transformative changes that will help current and future generations.

We are delighted to have you explore our diverse range of programs and courses, which are designed and tailored to all members of society. Plenty of opportunities await you at our College, and we invite you to browse through our webpage and read through the profile members of our faculty.