Area and Cultural Studies is a sub-discipline that falls under the broad category of Social Science. Area Studies involves the study and analysis of a particular geographical, regional or cultural region. Meanwhile, cultural studies investigate and examine the behavior and practices of specific cultures from Asia, Africa, and America. The course attempts to understand certain phenomena like ideology, class structures, ethnicity, gender, and generation in certain cultures.

Area and Cultural Studies involve the combination of both Social Sciences and Humanities. The study programs in Area Studies include topics like international relations, history, political science, geography, and languages. The subject areas of Cultural Studies include Marxism, feminist theory, race theory, post-colonialism, history, political economy, art, and philosophy.

Pursuing a degree in Area and Cultural Studies allows students to choose a civilization to specialize in as well as the opportunity to study abroad and learn more about different cultures. They will receive both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, which will help them develop their international cultural sensibilities, become more open-minded towards other cultures, and improve their communication skills. A number of career opportunities are available for graduates in Area and Cultural Studies to choose from.