Social Sciences
Social science is a broad categorisation for disciplines that study human society and social relationships. It covers a plurality of fields outside the natural sciences and focuses on topics that are related to human behaviour, culture, (oxford comma for consistency with other content) and society. Social Science include disciplines like Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Economics, Gender & Sexuality Studies, International Relations, Cognitive Sciences, Archaeology, Criminology, European Studies, Public Policy, Ethnic Studies, Organisational Behaviour, Geography, and Political Science.
Social Science subjects combine theory and research. It is a branch of science that focuses on different aspects of human society and explores the interpersonal relationship of individuals as members of society which leads to the development of a culture (controversial and erroneous). There are a lot of career opportunities available for Social Science students right after graduation. Social Science is very important today since it can help improve society in many ways significantly by helping to better understand human beings as individuals as well as members of society.
STUDY LEVELS
Social Sciences include several disciplines; interested students can major in any of these at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate levels. These include:
B.A Sociology
M.A Sociology
M.S.W (Masters in Social Work)
B.A/B.Sc Anthropology
M.A/ M.Sc Anthropology
B.A Psychology
M.A Psychology
B.A Economics
M.A Economics
B.A. Gender and Sexuality Studies.
M.A. Gender and Sexuality Studies.
M.A. International Relations
M.A. Cognitive Sciences
B.A/ B.Sc Archaeology
M.A/ M.Sc Archaeology
B.A Criminology
M.A Criminology
M.A European Studies.
B.A. Public Policy
M.A. Public Policy
MBA Organisational Behaviour
B.A Geography
M.A Geography
B.A Political Science
M.A Political Science
M.Phil Political Science
Ph.D.
SPECIALISATIONS
Each discipline that falls under Social Sciences offers several specialisation fields that students can opt for based on their interests. These are:
Sociology:
Social Movements, Politics, and Social Change
Class and Stratification
Gender and Sexuality
Culture
Anthropology:
Biological Anthropology
Socio-cultural Anthropology
Linguistic Anthropology
Psychology:
Clinical Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Counselling Psychology
Sports Psychology
Economics:
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Development Economics
Gender and Sexuality Studies:
Women and Gender History
Theories of Gender
Cultural Studies
International Relations:
Peace and Conflict Studies
International Political Economy
International History
Cognitive Science:
Language and Culture
Neuroscience
Cognitive Behavioural Neuroscience
Archaeology:
Prehistoric Archaeology
Bio archaeology
Classical Archaeology
Criminology:
Criminal Behaviour
Crime Statistics
Domestic Violence
Political Science:
Public Policy
Political Thought
Government and Politics
Sociology
- Social Movements, Politics, and Social Change
Class and Stratification
Gender and Sexuality
Culture
Anthropology
- Biological Anthropology
Sociocultural Anthropology
Linguistic Anthropology
Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Counselling Psychology
Sports Psychology
EMPLOYABILITY
Graduates with degrees in Social Sciences have the knowledge and diverse set of skills to find ample employment opportunities both at home and abroad.
Job roles include:
Professor/Teacher
Research Analyst
Geologist
Historian
Museum Curator
Linguistic Anthropologist
Politician
Political Reporter
Public Relations Specialist
Economist
Market Research Analyst
Social Worker
Urban Planner
Psychologist