The Humanities and Social and Political Science courses at Andalas University channel into a broad spectrum of possible occupations for their students. Touching upon topics such as culture, communication, language and politics, graduates of the program are poised to enter the professional landscape possessing practical competence in discerning cultural barriers and addressing them. Such skills have become increasingly relevant and sought after among local businesses given the context of globalization and the pressing need to reach out to overseas partners, suppliers, investors and customers.

Students enrolling in the aforementioned courses will receive a solid liberal arts training encompassing theoretical studies, applied research as well as hands-on experience. Through an effectively-designed curriculum that draws upon decades of experience, continuous improvements and engagements with local communities and international organizations, students also stand to acquire the soft and hard skills needed to build a future as a researcher, social worker, diplomat, journalist, or political analyst, among a diverse range of other professions.

One concentration within the Faculty of Social and Political Science merits a special mention in respect to programs offered by similar faculties at other state or private universities across Indonesia. As the seat of academic excellence in Sumatra, the province’s unique heritage also lays the foundation for Andalas’ Minangkabau Studies program; a key feature differentiating the university from other institutions of higher learning anywhere in the world.