The social sciences is a group of subjects that explore human behaviour and how societies are formed. What skills do you learn in social science degrees and which career paths could a social sciences graduate pursue? Our guide to the social sciences will answer these questions and many more.
If you’re interested in studying the social sciences at university, check out our tables for the top universities for social sciences in the US, UK, Australia and Canada to help you pick the right institution for you.
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