The SHSS is an organic academic unit where most of the programs and courses offered involve nontraditional concepts, explore interdisciplinary topics, and enable students to gain valuable exposure to:

• research frontiers in the professions

• policy and ethical issues

• historical and social perspectives on professional practice
  

The original programs of studying European and Modern Eastern Languages in the School could be valued as a phenomenon in comparison with other higher learning institutions in the country. The highly-developed programs in music and fine arts, apart from enjoying a special status across all schools at Khazar-since the study of at least several courses in this program is obligatory for all students-are being increasingly used as models by other universities in Azerbaijan.

Besides taking the courses of English and a Second Language, namely Arabic or Persian, students have an opportunity of a wide scope of choice for mastering more languages as French, German, Spanish, Russian, Turkish, Chinese and others.

At SHSS students have an opportunity to gain knowledge and polish skills across a variety of disciplines in Humanities and Social Sciences, including languages and literatures, Political Science, International Affairs, History, Journalism, Religious Studies and Philosophy programs. In addition, a wide range of courses are offered in Sociology, Psychology, and Anthropology.s