- +1 624 518 1345
- [email protected]
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
Refine Your Search
Sponsored Degree Programs
-
Lincoln University
Social Science
Social science at Lincoln has a distinctive flavour.
-
University of Michigan - Flint
Social Sciences (MA)
FOCUS: -UM-Flint’s Master of Arts (MA) in Social Sciences program is uniquely tailored for three distinct audiences: -Bachelor-level graduates who wish to continue their exploration of social s
-
Commonwealth Open University
-
Central Luzon State University
Graduate Program in Rural Development
Created in 1954 for advanced training and research in the establishment of crop/animal/fish production/processing/ marketing enterprises in the region.
-
California State University, Fullerton
Certificate in Trauma Response Specialist
Trauma-related incidents--natural disasters, accidents, acts of violence, untimely illness and death--affect individuals, families, organizations and communities.
-
University of Potsdam/Germany
WIPCAD - Wicked Problems, Contested Administrations: Knowledge, Coordination, Strategy
About WIPCAD The Research Training Group (RTG) on “Wicked Problems, Contested Administrations: Knowledge, Coordination, Strategy” (WIPCAD) is a newly established DFG-funded program to promote you
-
University of Wales - Swansea
Social Development and Communication, MSc
This programme is taught in collaboration with the Department of Media & Communication Studies and is aimed at current and prospective journalists, campaigners and media professionals who want to deep
-
University of Wollongong
Sociology
Wollongong is a fast-growing, progressive university with an excellent international reputation for pure and applied research.
-
University of Technology, Sydney
Social Sciences
Australian Residents contact: [email protected]
-
University of Missouri - Columbia
Sociology
The Department of Sociology at the University of Missouri - Columbia is a diverse department brought together by a common focus on a broad sociological perspective.
-
University of Georgia
Sociology
The Graduate Program in Sociology at the University of Georgia is directed primarily toward students seeking the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
-
Fukuoka University
-
University of New Mexico
Sociology
The graduate curriculum provides rigorous training in theory, methods, statistics, and substantive sociological areas.
-
Cardiff University
Social Science Research Methods
This degree is a one-year full-time ESRC recognised course, managed by the School of Social Sciences, with contributions from Department of City and Regional Planning, School of Psychology, Cardiff Bu
-
Centre for Social Studies
Economy and Society
The MA may be followed as a two year part time course or intensively over 12 months.
-
Zhejiang University
Philosophy and Sociology
There are more than 100 foreign students from about 26 countries currently studying at Zhejiang University. As China is opening its doors towards the rest of the world, so is Zhejiang University.
-
University of East London
MA Innovation Studies
The MA in Innovation Studies at UEL explores the complex, dynamic relations between social and technological forces shaping innovation processes in an international context. There is an emphasis
-
University of Waterloo
-
University of Indianapolis
Master of Arts in Applied Sociology
The Master of Arts degree program in Applied Sociology is designed to provide students with the critical thinking and research skills needed in today's ever changing world.
-
Utrecht University
Educational Sciences: Learning in Interaction
Have you ever experienced how dull and ineffective education can be? Here’s how you can change it! We never learn alone.
-
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Social Research (MSc)
The world around us is in a constant flux. Globalisation of markets and media, shifts in politics and governance, cultural conflicts and migration deeply impact on citizens and society.
-
Dalhousie University
-
York University
Social and Political Thought
A truly interdisciplinary approach, this program aims to integrate intellectual interests common to the humanities and social sciences. Founded in 1973, York’s graduate program in Social & Politic
-
University of Lethbridge
Individualized Multidisciplinary
The Master of Arts program majoring in Individualized Multidisciplinary allows students to do research and works to facilitate critical dialogues across academic disciplinary areas. The pro
-
City University Of New York, The Graduate Center
This article provides a brief overview of the benefits of and differences between English as a Second Language (ESL) programs and Intensive English Programs (IEPs).
This article outlines the different types of US institutions and a few types to choose the best type for you.
This article outlines some of the United States’ most broad and common social norms and gives tips for interacting with them.
Learn more about the field of business administration, management, and operations in the U.S.
To master the TOEFL, one must practice and prepare for it over time. The following article provides advice for practicing and preparing for the TOEFL.