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Social Sciences Pathways in Switzerland

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Study a Social Sciences Pathways or Foundation Programme in Switzerland

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.

Switzerland

Switzerland is an incredibly diverse country that can offer international students a European university experience, whilst surrounded by a welcoming community. As well as having access to an international community in Switzerland, you will also be able to take advantage of one of the many highly ranked universities located in the country. Despite it's modest size, Switzerland is home to several universities that are ranked within the QS World University Rankings top 500, making it an excellent choice for students from all over the world.

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

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