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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.

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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

Social Science study abroad programs

Social science undergraduate programs

Bachelor's in social science

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    Social Science: Community and Youth Work - BSocSc Maynooth University, Ireland

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    13,500 EUR

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September
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    Health and Social Science - BSc (Hons) Buckinghamshire New University, UK

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    15,150 GBP

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September, April
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    Art: Major in Social Science, Concentration in Counselling Studies - BA Canadian Mennonite University, Canada

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    9,536 CAD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September, January
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    Economics: Social Science - BSc University of the Pacific, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    54,506 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January
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    Interdisciplinary Studies: Social Science - BA Florida Atlantic University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    20,192 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    May, August, January
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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
    12,288 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    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

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

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

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    7,743 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

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

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    24,786 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September, January
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    Liberal Arts: Behavioral Science and Social Science (Los Medanos College) - AA Colleges of Contra Costa, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    9,840 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January
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Pathway in social science

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    Humanities, Law and Social Science - UGP Durham University, UK

    Program type
    Undergraduate pathway
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    22,000 GBP

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September, November, January
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    Humanities, Law and Social Science (Foundation leading to Natural Philosophy MA) - UGP University of Aberdeen, UK

    Program type
    Undergraduate pathway
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    16,550 GBP

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September, November, January
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Social science graduate programs

Master's in social science

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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

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    January, May, August
    Show program overview about Curriculum and Instruction: Social Science
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    Social Science: Women's and Gender Studies - MSocSc University of Colorado Denver, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    18,344 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

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

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    14,000 EUR

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September
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    Secondary Education: Social Science - MAE University of North Alabama, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    17,820 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January
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    Social Science, 6-12 - MAT/MEd University of West Alabama, USA
    • Online

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    12,870 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    May, August, January
    Show program overview about Social Science, 6-12

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

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    January, May, August
    Show program overview about Curriculum and Instruction: Social Science

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
    15,250 GBP

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    March, June
    Show program overview about Social Science, Arts and Humanities (Pre-Masters)

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.