The School of Language, Literature and Cultural Studies has been conceptualised to encourage creation and dissemination of knowledge in the area of security and strategic studies, and international relations in the country. Initially, it was Centre for Security Studies which was established in 2009 as one of the founding centres under School of International Studies. Subsequently, in May 2018, with approval from the University Grants Commission, the School of Language, Literature and Cultural Studies came into existence.
Academic programmes at the School intend to pursue and encourage study, research and analysis in all areas of security and strategic studies including research into various internal security threats, nuclear deterrence and strategy, threats emanating from Space and Cyber domain, national security structure and higher defence management. Given the importance of Gujarat's historical connections with the larger world, it will pursue research on maritime and coastal security. Besides the other global areas, the School's immediate area of focus is on India's immediate and extended neighbourhood.