339 Social Science Degree Programs

The role of Latin American governments and social movements have had an essential contribution to the idea and practice of international human rights. Creating awareness about social issues in the region is one of the best ways to guarantee a positive future development of activism, and governance.

This Certificate of Higher Education in Social Sciences provides a compelling introduction to the social sciences. You’ll gain fascinating insights into the everyday lives of people in communities, workplaces and many other social sites as you explore ideas from criminology, economics, geography, politics, psychology and sociology. You’ll also discover how social scientists understand and explain the world and how people, groups and institutions respond to change, exercise power and make decisions. 

This programme provides comprehensive training in the process of research conceptualisation, design and operationalisation. It has been carefully formulated to reflect the training recommended by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). It is particularly suited for those seeking a career as a social science researcher or planning to go on to a PhD in Management.

The Department of Political Science and Public Administration, in partnership with the College of Education, offers an exciting pathway to earning a North Carolina Teaching License in Social Studies. This program combines the coursework of a major in political science with hands-on education training and up to 21 additional hours in other social science fields. You’ll build the knowledge, skills, and classroom experience needed to make a real impact.

The MPhil-PhD Program in Computational Social Science is designed for students who wish to pursue an academic career in the broad area of computational social science and humanities. It will train students to identify interesting and promising research topics and conduct research projects by bridging the gap between computational techniques and traditional studies in humanities and social sciences.

Social Science fields are many and varied, and include such areas as Cultural Anthropology, Economics, Ethnic Studies, Geography, History, International Relations, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. An A.A. degree prepares students for transfer to a baccalaureate institution for further study in Social Science or one of its encompassing fields.

The Bachelor of Social Science degree (BSocSc) studies how human societies are organised, the social forces, institutions and ideologies that shape society, and the factors that influence the wellbeing of individuals, families, communities, and countries. The scope of the course includes key topics like class, gender, religion and race.

Advance your skills and abilities as a social studies teacher in the 6-12 classroom with an online Master of Education in Secondary Education: Social Science concentration from Auburn University at Montgomery. In this program, you will conduct action research, lead professional development sessions, and more. This customizable program is taught fully online and by expert instructors who are dedicated to your success. Learn more and apply today.

UNC Charlotte History is a place where scholars thrive, where you follow your passion and prepare for your career, where you can make lasting connections, and where you can make a difference. The Department of History, in collaboration with the College of Education, offers the premier track to a North Carolina Professional Licensure III status in History and Social Studies.

The MSc Socio-Legal Studies blends rigorous research training with interdisciplinary insights on how law interacts with society. Emphasising empirical research and practical application, this programme prepares you to influence future legal and social policies, positioning you at the forefront of socio-legal change.

This programme provides practical, career-oriented training in social science research methods, including research design, data collection and data analysis relating to both qualitative and quantitative modes of inquiry.

The Master in Computational Social Science offers specialized training in cutting-edge computational and quantitative analysis techniques oriented to the study of the Social Sciences. This program prepares you to take advantage of complex data and advanced computational tools to understand society and human behavior.

Social Research Methods with Data Science MSc is designed to cover cutting-edge research methods, with a focus on data science, used in collating evidence for the analysis, critique and evaluation of substantive issues in the social sciences, such as social justice, health disparities, migration, crime, gender, political identity. It can be studied on campus or online, allowing you to engage with the programme from anywhere in the world.

This Postgraduate Diploma is an intensive accelerated programme running over two terms offering training in social science research methods. It provides a pathway to doctoral study including MPhil/PhD programmes and, for suitable candidates, to year two of the EdD programme. It is aimed at professionals working in a wide range of disciplines who have an interest in developing research skills in social science.

The PhD programme in social science embraces disciplines like business, economics, marked, administration and resource management. It is also possible to conduct interdisciplinary projects. In order to become a PhD candidate, you have to apply for a research fellow position that is advertised and get employed, or be employed at an external institution that will fund the PhD study.

The College of Social Science aims to cultivate practical and creative talents in the era of internationalization and information, based on research and inquiry into social phenomena such as politics, economy, administration, and the media.

MSc Social Research is an advanced degree in social science methodology. It is suited to those who wish to prepare for PhD research or for those who want to increase key employability skills in the areas of qualitative fieldwork, quantitative data management, and data analytics.