Faculty of Social Sciences

Welcome to the Faculty of Social Sciences

As the Dean of the largest faculty at the National University of Lesotho (NUL), I feel privileged and honoured to lead a Faculty that plays such an important role in society. Social Science is a general academic discipline covering a wide range of interrelated curriculum and programmes. In its broadest sense, social science is the study of society and the manner in which people behave and influence the world around them. It seeks to draw attention to problem areas and alternative courses of action within society itself. At NUL, FSS offers disciplines such as political science and international relations, administrative sciences, sociology and social work, economic and business sciences, and statistics and demography. Our programmes require critical and divergent thinking, which prepare students to ‘learn how to learn’. Our programmes provide research and knowledge vital to government, business and non-governmental organisations.

The FSS is fully aware of its role in the changing society and adopts digital and innovative strategies in the delivery of requisite skills to its learners. It prides itself in being a student-friendly faculty, the ‘home away from home’. We encourage our students to use all the resources available to them, both within the faculty and the NUL. We are here not only to help our students exceed their academic objectives, but also to enrich their experiences by joining the student organisations that shares their specific interests. We encourage our students to work harder and smarter, and to take advantage of what the faculty has to offer to them.

Please browse the website to see what the Faculty can offer you.

Vision

To be a vibrant Faculty, nurturing transformative and thought leaders in the changing society.

Mission

To develop competent human resources for the socio-economic development of Lesotho, Africa and the World through transformative academic programmes and research employing technology and innovative strategies for attainment of sustainable development.

Core Values

Innovation; Excellence, Empowerment; Collaboration; Transparency; Respect; and Inclusiveness.

About the Faculty of Social Sciences

The FSS is the largest faculty in the University. It has staff compliment of about 59 in different fields of social sciences. Its student population in 2023/2024 academic year was 2179. The Faculty comprises of five academic departments –  Business Administration; Economics; Political & Administrative Studies; Sociology & Social Work; and Statistics & Demography. The Faculty offers sub-degree programmes, four-year degree programmes with possible combinations with other subjects and postgraduate programmes as reflected below.

 FACULTY ADMINISTRATION

DEAN

Professor Peter Khaola: B. Com [NUL], MSc. [London School of Economics], PhD [Wits]

 HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS

1. Dr. Douglas Musiiwa [Head of Department of Business Administration (DBA)] Phone: +266 22340601 Ext 3910. Email: douglasmusiiwa@gmail.com;  d.musiiwa@nul.ls
2. Mr. Mpheteli Malunga (Head of Department of Statistics and Demography), Phone:+266 22340601 Ext 3609. Email: malunga@nul.ls or mmalunga423@gmail.com
3. Dr. Seroala Tsoeu-Ntokoane: [Head of Department of Political and Administrative Studies (PAS)]. Phone: +266 22340601 Ext 3657.  Email: sr.tsoeu@nul.ls or stsoeu@gmail.com
4. Dr. Sophia Thabane [Head of Department of Sociology and Social Work]. Phone: +266 22340 0601 Ext 3552. Email:  sophiathabane@gmail.com
5. Dr. Leseko Makhetha [Head of Department – Economics ]. Phone: +266 22340 0601 Ext 3596. Email: lesekomakhetha@gmail.com

  FACULTY TUTORS

1. Ms. Motena Mapesela (First Year Tutor). Phone: +266 22340 601 Ext: 3606. Email: motenamapesela@gmail.com or. pm.mapesela@nul.ls.
2. Mr. Sylvester Lelimo (First Year Tutor) Phone: +266 22340 601 Ext: 3594.  Email: sylvesterlelimo@gmail.com
3. Ms Relebohile Bulane (Second Year Tutor) Phone: +266 22340 601 Ext 3607. Email: relebohilebu@gmail.com or r.bulane@nul.ls
4. Mr.Thabang Mofana (Second Year Tutor) Phone: +266 22340 601, Ext.  3762. Email: tg.mofana@nul.ls
5. Mr. Paul Monyolo (Third Year Tutor) Phone: +266 22340 601 Ext: 3622. Email: prmonyolo@gmail.com
6. ‘Maletsoela Mahao (Third Year Tutor) Phone: 22340601 Ext: 3568. Email: mahaoellen@gmail.com
7. Ms. Nteboheleng Tilo (Fourth Year Tutor)  Phone 22340601 Ext 3556 Email:  tilonteboheleng89@gmail.com
8. Dr. Josephine Hapazari  (Fourth Year Tutor) Phone: 22340601, Ext 3754 Email: jhapazari@gmail.com

FACULTY ADMINISTRATORS

1. Mrs. Kuena Matobako  – Senior Assistant Registrar. Phone: 22340601, Ext 3610.  Email:  km.matobako@nul.ls
2. Ms. Reitumetse Marabe – Administrative Assistant – Phone: 22340601, Ext 3614.  Email: rm.marabe@nul.ls

 COORDINATORS

1. Dr. Langton Mundau – Postgraduate Coordinator. Phone: +266 22340 601 Ext: 3777. Email:  lmundau@gmail.com
2. Mr. Francis Oni, Faculty Quality Assurance Representative. Phone +266 22340601 Ext: 3626 Email: faodedara@yahoo.com  
3. Mrs Maleseli Ntuli – Coordinator – Social Work Field Work. Phone +266 22340601 EX: 3775 Email: maleselintuli@gmail.com

 SECRETARIES

1. Mrs. ‘Mathabo Ponoane (Secretary – Statistics and Demography) Phone: +266 22340 601. Ext 3603.  Email: mc.ponoane@nul.ls
2. Ms. Maleshoane Tele (Secretary – Sociology and Social Work), Phone: +266 22340 601. Ext 3980. Email: telemaleshoane@gmail.com
3.  Ms. Maabiel Maliehe (Secretary – Dean’s Office) Phone: +266 22340 601. Ext 3611/3613.  Email: sm.maliehe@nul.ls
4. Mrs. ‘Matsoanelo Malefane Secretary – Department of Political and Administrative Studies) Phone: +266 22340. Ext. 3660. Email: ml.malefane@nul.ls
5. Mrs. ‘Maseitlheko Senauoane (Secretary – Department of Economics) Phone: +266 22340. Ext.3585: mohalemagrace@gmail.com
6. Mrs. Gemma Mothetsi (Secretary- Department of Business Administration) Phone: +266 22340. Ext.3626.  Email:gm.mothetsi@nul.ls