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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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University of Nottingham
Master, Diploma and Certificate of Public Health - Certificate
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 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 College London
Health and Society: Social Epidemiology MSc
Social inequalities in health relating to poverty and absolute and relative deprivation are major themes in research and policy debates in both developed and developing countries.
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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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London Metropolitan University
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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 Central Lancashire
Bioethics
We welcome applications from international students believing that the academic community benefits from the cross cultural experience and learning they foster.
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University of Cambridge
Epidemiology
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Northumbria University, Newcastle
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University of Manchester
Education for Primary Health Care
The University of Manchester welcomes applications from overseas.
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Chester College
Health Promotion and Health Education
Our postgraduate programs offer opportunities for academic and personal development in areas related to a number of professional domains, such as the health care and caring professions, the statutory
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Academy of Professional Studies
Public Health Management
Offers a Master's Degree in Public Health Management
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Canterbury Christ Church University College
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Leeds Metropolitan University
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Brunel University
Occupational Health and Safety Management
Brunel's overseas students make an important contribution to the academic and social life of the University.
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Plymouth University
Contemporary Healthcare
The programme values the student experience and builds on the University’s vision of advancing knowledge and transforming lives through education and research.
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University of Greenwich
Occupational Safety and Health, Occupational Hygiene
International postgraduate programmes in occupational health, safety and Hygiene offered through various centres including the UK, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China and Trinidad.
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
MSc Public Health Nutrition
This course aims to provide comprehensive training in public health nutrition in a global setting with the choice of specialising in a number of topics and in a range of contexts.
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Nottingham Trent University
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South Bank University, London
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University of Essex
Advanced Musculoskeletal Assessment Imaging
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Newcastle University
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University of London International Programs
MSc Epidemiology
This course offers professional training in the epidemiology of communicable and non-communicable diseases.
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