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Public Affairs & Social Sciences
What Are Public Affairs & Social Sciences?
Social sciences address a range of human issues. They explore the structure and impact of groups. Social and behavioral scientists examine phenomena from social, cultural, political, technological and biological perspectives. Public Affairs covers a variety of areas including government, corporate responsibility, and information and communications management. In its broadest sense it describes the relationship of organizations with their stakeholders.
Social sciences and public affairs encompass the following fields of study:
- Anthropology – the study of human diversity from a cultural, biological, and historical lens
- Sociology – the study of human social activity
- Psychology – the study of the human mind and behavior
- Social work – an interdisciplinary field of study blending psychology, sociology, ethnic studies and public policy
- Law – the study of the societal rules that govern behavior
- Global studies – an interdisciplinary field studying social, political and cultural relationships across the world
- Political science – the study of political entities and processes
- Emergency management – the study of managing disasters and minimizing their impact
- Public policy – the study of systems of law addressing a given topic
Who Should Study Public Affairs & Social Sciences?
If you plan on studying one of these subjects, you may ideally answer “yes” to the following questions:
- Do I truly enjoy learning about different human processes?
- Am I curious about people?
- Do I enjoy listening to people?
- Could I spend all day reading about, listening to, or writing other peoples’ life stories?
- Do I want to make a difference in the world by doing work that “gives back”?
- Also, you should ideally answer “no” to the following questions: Do people bore me?
- Do I have a low tolerance for socializing?
- Am I drawn to working alone, and being in minimal contact with others?
Types of Social Science and Public Affairs Careers
There are many fields of study within public affairs & social sciences, so there are many career paths from which to choose. Those holding social and behavioral science degrees may find work in:
- Government
- Business
- Law firms
- Non-governmental organizations
- Education
- Private industry
- Nonprofits
- Universities
- Newspapers
- Broadcast television
- Think tanks
- Charitable foundations
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Sponsored Degree Programs
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Canterbury Christ Church University College
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
PG Diploma and MSc in Public Health (by Distance Learning) - Certificate
This course aims: to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to improve the global health of populations, communities and particular groups within them, through the promotion of healt
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University of Essex
MA Public Health
Our Masters in Public Health (MPH) is designed to give you the knowledge, analytic and practical skills needed to fulfil a leadership role in public health, whether in the UK (eg local councils or the
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Academy of Professional Studies
Public Health Management
Offers a Master's Degree in Public Health Management
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University of Dundee
Masters in Public Health
Our Masters in Public Health course (MPH) focuses on the epidemiological, statistical and behavioural techniques which are applicable in public health practice and research all over the world.
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University of Sheffield
MPH Master of Public Health
The Sheffield Master of Public Health (MPH) provides students with a strong grounding in the fundamental principles and practice of public health.
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University of Nottingham
Master, Diploma and Certificate of Public Health - Master
Investigates a wide range of public health issues. The course is multi-disciplinary, modular and international and can be taken full or part-time.
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University of York (UK)
Masters Public Health
The intersecting influences of financial volatility, food insecurities and climate change mean that more than ever before, public health is a global issue.
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Cardiff University
Public Health
The program's philosophy takes a broad view of what determines public health and is not dominated by the medical model. It is suitable for students from a broad range of health backgrounds.
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University of the West of England, Bristol
Public Health
This award route is intended for a range of professional groups who make a contribution to public health.
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University of Wales College of Medicine
Public Health - Certificate
The program's philosophy takes a broad view of what determines public health and is not dominated by the medical model. It is suitable for students from a broad range of health backgrounds.
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South Bank University, London
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London Metropolitan University
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