Faculty of Social Science, Somali National University
Established 2020
Faculty of Social Science
Established in 2020, a hub for journalism, political science, sociology and social work, fostering critical thinking and ethical values.
2020Year the Faculty was established
About the Faculty
Welcome to the Faculty of Social Science
The Faculty of Social Sciences is committed to advancing knowledge, critical thinking and professional excellence in the social sciences. Established in 2020, it was created to address Somalia’s need for qualified professionals capable of contributing to national development, good governance, social cohesion and evidence-based policymaking.
Dean’s welcome
Prof. Abdulkadir Mohamed Diesow
Dean, Faculty of Social Science
Prof. Abdulkadir Mohamed Diesow leads the Faculty of Social Science at Somali National University.
Dean’s pageAcademic departments
Departments and programme areas
Journalism & CommunicationProgramme areaThe Department of Journalism & Communication was originally established in 1979 and re-established in 2019.View programme area
Political ScienceProgramme areaEstablished in 2020, the Department of Political Science provides a comprehensive understanding of political systems, governance, public policy, international relations and political theory.View programme area
Sociology & Social WorkProgramme areaEstablished in 2020, the department focuses on society, human behaviour, social institutions and community development, including social work practice, social policy, social research, counselling and human rights, with fieldwork.View programme area
Academic programs
Featured programs
The Faculty offers three undergraduate programmes through its departments.
UndergraduateJournalism & Communication
The Department of Journalism & Communication was originally established in 1979 and re-established in 2019. The… 4 years†
UndergraduatePolitical Science
Established in 2020, the Department of Political Science provides a comprehensive understanding of political systems,… 4 years†
UndergraduateSociology & Social Work
Established in 2020, the department focuses on society, human behaviour, social institutions and community development,… 4 years†
News, announcements & events
What is happening at the Faculty
Research & publications
Research & scholarship
Research at the Faculty sits within the University’s research priorities.