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Masters Degrees in Social Sciences in Switzerland

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Master of Arts in Social Work MA

University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Italian Switzerland (SUPSI) Switzerland

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Study a Social Sciences Masters in Switzerland 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

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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