Social Sciences & Humanities
Arts & Social Sciences
Study society, culture, history and human behaviour to understand and shape the world.
About this field of study
Arts and Social Sciences examine how people, societies and cultures work. Disciplines include history, political science, sociology, psychology, economics, geography and languages. Students develop critical thinking, research and communication skills, learning to interpret evidence and analyse complex social questions from multiple perspectives.
These programmes suit students who are curious about people and ideas and who want flexible, widely applicable skills. Counselling explores how humanities and social science qualifications translate into careers in civil services, media, education, research, development organisations and the private sector.
Key subject areas
- History, politics and society
- Psychology and human behaviour
- Economics and development studies
- Geography and environment-society links
- Languages and communication
- Research methods and critical analysis
Potential career paths
- Civil services and public administration
- Research and policy analysis
- Media, writing and communication
- Education and academia
- Development and social sector organisations
- Human resources and people roles
A note on these descriptions
The overview above is general to the field of study. Specific courses, durations, eligibility criteria and admission requirements are always confirmed with the institution you apply to — we verify them with you during counselling.
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