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Social Sciences degrees in China

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Digital Social Science Bachelor Degree

United International College (Beijing Normal University - Hong Kong Baptist University) China

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Globalisation and Development BSocSc (Hons)

Globalisation and Development Programme, United International College (Beijing Normal University - Hong Kong Baptist University) China

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Looking for graduate level options? See Masters degrees in Social Sciences in China

Study a Social Sciences degree in China in 2025

Social sciences as an academic discipline looks at the study of society and human behaviour. This also includes how people interact with each other and the world around them, and how this effects the way in which society develops, and how this influences the world. There are several subject areas within social sciences, these include things such as anthropology, economics, linguistics, politics and psychology, among others.

Graduates of a degree in social sciences will have a wide range of career paths available to them. These include social worker, human resource manager, political researcher, journalist, and counsellor, among others.

Your degree will be delivered through a mixture of modes. These will include lectures and seminars, as well as possible group projects. Depending on your course, you may also have the opportunity to take part in a work placement. Modules you study could include:

  • Modern Society
  • Social Problems and Social Change
  • Human Rights
  • Sociology of Death
  • Humanitarianism

Study in China

China has long been regarded as a global superpower when it comes to economic, business and political standing. Its reputation as a higher education destination has taken longer to earn, but is rewarded on merit. The country's government has invested in university and higher education over the last few years, with the aim to increase the international student population. This investment has meant that there are many more courses offered in English than there were a few years ago, making China a new and exciting destination for international students.

See our detailed guide to studying in China for international students.

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