January 8, 2026

Study Abroad Programs: Social Sciences

Study Social Sciences abroad to broaden your understanding of human behavior, social structures, and cultural dynamics across the globe. Programs in this field offer a range of courses that may cover topics such as sociology, anthropology, psychology, economics, and political science. As a social science student, you will be able to analyze complex social issues and develop critical thinking skills through coursework, research, and fieldwork.

Study abroad programs in Social Sciences are designed to provide students with opportunities to engage in cultural immersion, internships, and research projects in diverse settings. These programs typically offer experiential learning opportunities, such as community service projects, field trips, and cultural excursions, to help students connect theory with practice. By studying abroad, you will also gain valuable intercultural communication skills and a global perspective that will be invaluable in your future academic and professional pursuits.

Subcategories for Social Sciences

Economics 541 programs
Political Science and Government 510 programs
International Relations 368 programs
Sociology and Anthropology 256 programs
Sociology 230 programs
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Study Abroad Reviews for Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Cordoba, Spain
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Cordoba, Spain

Designed for students at an advanced level of Spanish, the program structure of the School in Spain gives students the opportunity to perfect their Spanish competency thro...

3.9

14 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: London - London Internship Program
Arcadia: London - London Internship Program

A global internship provides students like you with an undeniable edge in the job market. And with the internship experts at Arcadia offering a wide range of placement opp...

4.8

8 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CET Siena
CET Siena

CET Siena is for those who want to dive in to the Italian lifestyle. Take one or two semester's worth of Italian language. There are electives in economics, computer scien...

4.5

6 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Barcelona - Economics and Culture
CIEE: Barcelona - Economics and Culture

Designed for students with a background in economics, the Economics + Culture program offers students the unique opportunity to explore Barcelona's countless cultural wond...

4.1

5 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury In Rabat, Morocco
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury In Rabat, Morocco

For thousands of years, Morocco has benefited from the cross-cultural exchange of Berber, Arab, African, and European peoples, customs, learning, and gastronomy. Today, Mo...

3.9

7 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts
CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

Take your advanced Spanish language skills to the next level while studying across a range of academic areas at CIEE Seville and our partner schools, Universidad de Sevill...

4.7

8 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IFSA: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh
IFSA: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh

Study abroad with the Institute for Study Abroad at the University of Edinburgh! Whether you're drawn to Edinburgh to study literature where J.K. Rowling wrote or to pursu...

4.5

16 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Cape Town - University of Cape Town
IES Abroad: Cape Town - University of Cape Town

In Cape Town, every day will be like a choose-your-own-adventure book, with outdoor activities to enjoy, South African residents to meet, and African cultures to learn.Whi...

4.5

5 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: Wellington - Victoria University of Wellington
Arcadia: Wellington - Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington is located in New Zealand’s capital city and is proud of its century-long history of civic engagement and its vibrant, multicultural comm...

5.0

5 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Niterói
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Niterói

With its physical beauty and welcoming social environment, Brazil is the largest country in Latin America. Its diverse and vibrant culture offers an ideal setting for stu...

3.9

6 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad
IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad

Come let Barcelona enchant you. Whether it is the salty sea air, the sweep of mountains in the distance, or the romance and excitement of Las Ramblas, where else can you m...

4.7

6 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Tokyo - Language & Culture
IES Abroad: Tokyo - Language & Culture

Tea ceremony, calligraphy, music, dance, and martial arts—Japan is a medley of culture, old and new, that you can explore during your time in Tokyo. Live and learn in this...

4.4

5 reviews