Humanities courses at IIT Madras provide students with a well-rounded education and a unique opportunity to delve into diverse perspectives. This enhances their ability to address societal issues with insights and knowledge. Through humanities courses, the institute fosters holistic development with students also possessing cultural awareness.
These courses are offered by the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences. It is one of the oldest departments and offers master’s and doctoral courses in humanities. The humanities courses offered by IIT Madras are listed below.