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Social sciences

For a career that's relevant for the future, you'll explore the big ideas that have shaped the past, present and future, to challenge perceptions and better understand society, behaviour and people.

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Liberal Arts

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years
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4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Develop your understanding of our complex world through subjects including English, history, philosophy and politics
  • Shape your own degree with our range of optional modules
  • Take part in live briefs, learn a new language, and develop your career skills
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Philosophy

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Grapple with the big questions that have puzzled humans for centuries
  • Develop problem solving, critical thinking and judgement skills
  • Enhance your professional CV with a semester abroad
Course details Apply

Philosophy and English Literature

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Explore the questions and the literature that have engaged for centuries
  • Gain valuable research skills and develop your critical thinking
  • Engage in discussions and debates through our Philosophy Society
Course details Apply

Politics and International Relations

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Study the workings of society and governments around the globe
  • Explore the impact of individual politicians and the role of international organisations
  • Prepare to work in politics, diplomacy or the civil service
Course details Apply

Psychosocial Studies

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
University Centre West Anglia
Available as:
Full-time
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Part-time
Course features
  • Explore the relationship between self and society
  • Gain a rounded understanding of human behaviour and relationships
  • Study in King's Lynn at University Centre West Anglia
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International Relations

Postgraduate - MA

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
12 months full-time
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16 months full-time
,
24 months part-time
,
32 months part-time
Course features
  • Discover how international relations theory affects real-world events
  • Develop crucial skills like decision making and debating
  • Gain all the experience you need for a role in global politics
Course details Apply

International Social Welfare and Social Policy

Postgraduate - MSc

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
13 months full-time
,
25 months part-time
Course features
  • Work towards a career that gets to the heart of society’s problems and changes people’s lives
  • Gain the skills to identify key social challenges
  • Choose to take a work placement as part of your Major Project
Course details Apply

International Relations

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
,
Part-time
Course features
Explore international relations in theory and practice: our PhD programme will support you in discovering and creating new knowledge about global politics and international relations.
Course details Apply

Philosophy

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
,
Part-time
Course features
Our PhD research programmes will allow you to join one of our research projects or explore your own interests in Philosophy, supported by the expertise of our staff.
Course details Apply

Professional Doctorate in Practical Theology

Research - DProf

Study in:
Cambridge Theological Federation
Available as:
Part-time
Course features
Whether you’re developing social policy, running a business or are a minister of religion, this innovative part-time doctoral course will deepen your understanding of the spiritual and ethical dimensions.
Course details Apply
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