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Masters Degrees in Social Sciences in Austria

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Social Innovation Master Degree

FH Salzburg (Salzburg University of Applied Sciences) Austria

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Study a Social Sciences Masters in Austria 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 masters 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 lectures and seminars, will the possibility of group projects. Modules you study might include:

  • Race and Racism
  • Global Poverty
  • Gender and Gender Politics
  • Social Inequality
  • Migration and Immigration

Study in Austria

Austria offers not only well ranked, high quality universities, but also incredibly fair tuition fees, making it a great destination for an international student looking to study abroad. The country has created some of Europe's finest philosophers, and many world renowned scientists and writers have chosen to call Austria home. Austria's location in Central Europe makes it a great place to live and study, with amazing scenery and modern, bustling cities.

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

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