1) Bailiwick 2) Branch of knowledge 3) Discipline 4) Field 5) Field of study 6) Futuristics 7) Study 8) Subject 9) Subject area 10) Subject field 11) Vocal duet 1) Futuristics 
study of future
in the social sciences, the study of current trends in order to forecast future developments. While the speculative and descriptive aspects of ... [1 related articles]
futurology 1. The study and forecasting of the future, with predictions based on the likely outcomes of current trends. 2. The study or forecasting of trends or developments in science, technology, political or social structure, etc.
futuristics noun the study or prediction of future developments on the basis of existing conditions
the study or forecasting of trends or developments in science, technology, political or social structure, etc.