Social Sciences Subject Combinations in Kenya — Full List
Looking for a subject combination in Social Science? This page lists every official Grade 10 Senior School Social Sciences subject combination in Kenya, drawn from the CBC Senior School system. The Social Sciences pathway splits into two tracks — Languages & Literature and Humanities & Business Studies — totalling 193 subject combinations. Use the search box below to find your exact combination code, or browse by track and subject.
Picking the right subject combination in Social Science matters for university and TVET placement later on, so it helps to see the full list side by side before you decide. Each combination pairs a core humanities or language subject — Business Studies, Geography, History & Citizenship, Religious Education, or a language — with two supporting electives.
The 2 Tracks Inside Subject Combinations in Social Science
Every Social Sciences combination sits inside one of these two tracks:
Languages & Literature
- French, German, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese
- Fasihi ya Kiswahili, Literature in English
- Indigenous Language, Kenya Sign Language
Humanities & Business Studies
- Business Studies, Geography
- History & Citizenship
- Christian/Islamic/Hindu Religious Education
Browse All 193 Subject Combinations in Social Science
| Code | Track | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| SS1006 | Languages & Literature | Arabic, Computer Studies, French |
| SS1040 | Languages & Literature | Computer Studies, Fasihi ya Kiswahili, Indigenous Language |
| SS1060 | Languages & Literature | General Science, Indigenous Language, Literature in English |
| SS1059 | Languages & Literature | Arabic, Christian Religious Education, Kenya Sign Language |
| SS1037 | Languages & Literature | Fasihi ya Kiswahili, General Science, Kenya Sign Language |
| SS1014 | Languages & Literature | Arabic, French, General Science |
| SS1065 | Languages & Literature | German, Indigenous Language, Literature in English |
| SS1001 | Languages & Literature | French, Indigenous Language, Literature in English |
| SS1002 | Languages & Literature | Fasihi ya Kiswahili, Indigenous Language, Literature in English |
| SS1058 | Languages & Literature | Arabic, Computer Studies, Kenya Sign Language |
| SS1043 | Languages & Literature | Arabic, Fasihi ya Kiswahili, Indigenous Language |
| SS1011 | Languages & Literature | Arabic, French, Hindu Religious Education |
| SS1018 | Languages & Literature | Fasihi ya Kiswahili, Indigenous Language, Kenya Sign Language |
| SS1029 | Languages & Literature | Fasihi ya Kiswahili, General Science, Indigenous Language |
| SS1050 | Languages & Literature | French, German, Islamic Religious Education |
| SS1064 | Languages & Literature | Arabic, French, Kenya Sign Language |
| SS1033 | Languages & Literature | Fasihi ya Kiswahili, Hindu Religious Education, Kenya Sign Language |
| SS1025 | Languages & Literature | Fasihi ya Kiswahili, German, Indigenous Language |
| SS1036 | Languages & Literature | Fasihi ya Kiswahili, Hindu Religious Education, Indigenous Language |
| SS1022 | Languages & Literature | Fasihi ya Kiswahili, Indigenous Language, Mandarine Chinese |
| SS1020 | Languages & Literature | Core Mathematics, Fasihi ya Kiswahili, Indigenous Language |
| SS1055 | Languages & Literature | French, Geography, Mandarine Chinese |
| SS1007 | Languages & Literature | Indigenous Language, Islamic Religious Education, Literature in English |
| SS1026 | Languages & Literature | Fasihi ya Kiswahili, Kenya Sign Language, Mandarine Chinese |
| SS1069 | Languages & Literature | Core Mathematics, Indigenous Language, Literature in English |
| SS1031 | Languages & Literature | Fasihi ya Kiswahili, Islamic Religious Education, Kenya Sign Language |
| SS1077 | Languages & Literature | Christian Religious Education, French, Mandarine Chinese |
| SS1057 | Languages & Literature | Arabic, Business Studies, Kenya Sign Language |
| SS1046 | Languages & Literature | Core Mathematics, French, German |
| SS1023 | Languages & Literature | Business Studies, Fasihi ya Kiswahili, Kenya Sign Language |
| SS1080 | Languages & Literature | Business Studies, Fasihi ya Kiswahili, Literature in English |
| SS1038 | Languages & Literature | Fasihi ya Kiswahili, Indigenous Language, Islamic Religious Education |
| SS1051 | Languages & Literature | French, Geography, German |
| SS1030 | Languages & Literature | Christian Religious Education, Fasihi ya Kiswahili, Kenya Sign Language |
| SS1068 | Languages & Literature | Indigenous Language, Literature in English, Mandarine Chinese |
| SS1070 | Languages & Literature | Arabic, Geography, Kenya Sign Language |
| SS1041 | Languages & Literature | Fasihi ya Kiswahili, History & Citizenship, Kenya Sign Language |
| SS1039 | Languages & Literature | Fasihi ya Kiswahili, Geography, Kenya Sign Language |
| SS1079 | Languages & Literature | French, Hindu Religious Education, Mandarine Chinese |
| SS1049 | Languages & Literature | French, German, History & Citizenship |
FAQ: Social Sciences Subject Combinations
How many subject combinations are there for Social Sciences in Kenya?
There are 193 official Social Sciences subject combinations for Grade 10 Senior School placement, split across two tracks: Languages & Literature (80) and Humanities & Business Studies (113).
What subjects are in the Social Sciences pathway?
The Social Sciences pathway draws from Business Studies, Geography, History & Citizenship, Christian/Islamic/Hindu Religious Education, Literature in English, Fasihi ya Kiswahili, Indigenous Language, Kenya Sign Language, and foreign languages like French, German, Arabic and Mandarin Chinese, combined into 3-subject combinations.
What is the difference between Languages & Literature and Humanities & Business Studies?
Languages & Literature combinations centre on language and literature subjects (e.g. French, Literature in English, Fasihi ya Kiswahili, Indigenous Language). Humanities & Business Studies combinations centre on Business Studies, Geography, History & Citizenship and Religious Education, often paired with a language.
Which subject combination in Social Science is marketable in Kenya?
Combinations pairing Business Studies with Geography or History & Citizenship tend to open the widest range of university courses (business, law, journalism, diplomacy, teaching). Language-heavy combinations with French, German or Mandarin Chinese are increasingly valuable for careers in translation, tourism, diplomacy and international business.
Can I switch from Social Sciences to another pathway?
Pathway and combination changes are handled through the official KEMIS portal’s change/transfer window during the selection period. Once placement is confirmed and a learner has reported to a Senior School, changes become harder and are subject to the school’s and Ministry’s guidelines.
How do I check my Social Sciences subject combination code?
Use the search box and filters on this page to find your combination by code or subject, or log in to the KEMIS Selection and Placement portal to see which combinations your selected schools actually offer.
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