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Social Science degrees abroad

Social science is a far-reaching academic field that encompasses several subjects, including sociology, psychology, criminology, law, international relations, and politics. At its core, social science is concerned with the behaviors of individuals and groups, and their interactions with society.

As a social science student, you can either specialize in a particular discipline or maintain a more general course of study throughout your program. Either way, your studies will help you to make sense of today’s world. You’ll use key research and theories to understand and explain a range of real-life scenarios and problems and explore topics such as inequality, social policy, power, and political thought.

Your understanding of social science will be enriched by studying abroad. You’ll see human society through both a narrow cultural lens and a broader global perspective. You’ll observe how people and societies interact differently around the world depending on their historical and cultural contexts. This exposure will help you become a more critical and creative social scientist.

Social Science program structure

There are plenty of undergraduate and graduate social science programs for you to choose from. Most undergraduate students opt to study a BA or BSc. These programs share similar course content and expectations, but BSc courses involve more scientific analysis and research.

You’ll probably be encouraged to undertake a placement or sandwich year during your studies so that you can apply your theoretical knowledge to practical situations and gather real-world experience.

Once you’ve finished your bachelor’s, you can go on to earn a postgraduate qualification. You’ll be expected to delve deeper into a more specific area of interest, conduct independent research, and develop original interpretations. A master’s can be studied over one or two years, followed by a PhD which takes between four and seven years to complete.

Teaching and assessment will vary from module to module, but you can expect to attend lectures, seminars, workshops, laboratories, and tutorials. You’ll be graded through a combination of exams, essays, reports, case studies, and presentations.

Social science is a highly flexible program and you’ll have plenty of elective modules to choose from so that you can tailor your degree to your interests and strengths. However, most courses around the world will include some of the following core topics:

  • Introduction to studying the social sciences
  • Introduction to research methods
  • Classic social theory
  • Contemporary social theory
  • Social policy
  • Social inequalities in contemporary society
  • Understanding social welfare and the state

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Social Science study abroad programs

Social science undergraduate programs

Bachelor's in social science

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    Applied Quantitative Science - BSc Arizona State University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    31,200 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 31,200 USD

    Start date
    August, January
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    Social Science: Community and Youth Work - BSocSc Maynooth University, Ireland

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    14,589 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 13,500 EUR

    Start date
    September
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    Social Science Education - BSED Black Hills State University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    9,724 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 9,724 USD

    Start date
    August, January
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    Art: Major in Social Science - BA Canadian Mennonite University, Canada

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    7,065 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 9,536 CAD

    Start date
    September, January
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    Forensic Psychology: Social Science Library - BA (Hons) Ontario Tech University, Canada

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    19,704 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 26,541 CAD

    Start date
    September
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Associate in social science

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    Legal Studies: Social Science - AA Cuesta College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    10,650 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 10,650 USD

    Start date
    August, January
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    Social Science - AA College of the Canyons, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    11,260 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 11,260 USD

    Start date
    August, February, June
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    Liberal Arts & Sciences: Humanities & Social Science - ASc Mohawk Valley Community College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    7,305 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 7,305 USD

    Start date
    September, January
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    Liberal Arts - Humanities and Social Science Specialization - AA Mount Aloysius College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    21,870 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 21,870 USD

    Start date
    September, January
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    Liberal Arts: Behavioral Science and Social Science - AA Los Medanos College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    8,304 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 8,304 USD

    Start date
    August, January
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Social science graduate programs

Master's in social science

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    Computational Social Science - MSc Linköping University, Sweden

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    19,000 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 19,000 USD

    Start date
    September
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    Curriculum and Instruction: Social Science - EdS/MEd Florida Atlantic University, USA
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    Program type
    Doctorate/Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    19,456 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 19,456 USD

    Start date
    August, January, May
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    Integrative Social Science - MSc Arizona State University, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    15 months
    Annual tuition fee
    25,200 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 25,200 USD

    Start date
    August, January
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    Social Science: Rights and Social Policy - MSocSc Maynooth University, Ireland

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    15,130 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 14,000 EUR

    Start date
    September
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    Psychology: Applied Social Science - MSc University of Cumbria, UK

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    16,839 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 13,575 GBP

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about Psychology: Applied Social Science

Doctorate in social science

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    Curriculum and Instruction: Social Science - EdS/MEd Florida Atlantic University, USA
    • Online

    Program type
    Doctorate/Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    19,456 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 19,456 USD

    Start date
    August, January, May
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Pathway in social science

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    Social Science, Arts and Humanities (Pre-Masters) - PGP Royal Holloway, University of London, UK

    Program type
    Postgraduate pathway
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    17,314 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 13,950 GBP

    Start date
    March
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Future social science careers

Thanks to the far-reaching nature of a social science degree, you’ll be well-equipped to pursue several careers in the public and private sectors. Your skills in critical thinking, research, and analysis will help in any of the following roles:

  • Civil servant
  • Community development officer
  • Human resources manager
  • International aid worker
  • Police, prison or probation officer
  • Social worker
  • Youth worker
  • Teacher

If you’re unsure of what your dream job is, or how to secure it, arrange an appointment with your university’s career service. They’re there to give you free, professional, and confidential advice and guidance.