Social sciences are scholarly disciplines studying human society and individual relationships in and to society. The field includes study areas such as sociology, psychology, anthropology, economics, political science and history. Social science research is often eclectic; therefore practitioners use various methodologies combining quantitative and qualitative research techniques. Even though they are closely linked to humanities, social sciences differ from the latter with their use of scientific research methodologies in the inquiries about human society.
Studies in social sciences equip students with cross-cultural awareness, social research skills, critical thinking and communication skills. Many academic programmes in the field provide knowledge and skills on how to identify and analyze social concerns, and develop positions and proposals on social issues. Students examine historical and contemporary problems and gets involved in intellectual debates to flourish. They are encouraged to question and challenge assumptions to comprehend the world we live in more deeply. Specialized degrees in economics, psychology, humanities, geography and other social sciences stimulate students’ intellectual curiosity and allow them to broaden their perspective.
The Bachelors of Arts in Communications is a rigorous, multi-disciplinary program designed to give students the analytical, critical, and creative skills that are fundamental to any career in the information age. Students with a BA in Communications can go on to careers in such fields as Film and Video Production, Journalism, Corporate Communications, Politics, Law, Community Organizing and Service, Education, Management, and Non-profit Administration.
The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science has as its focus the theoretical and methodological aspects of the study of Politics and, more broadly, the Social Sciences. An understanding of the historical and behavioral aspects of political life is the foundation on which the curriculum for this degree is based.
The age-old questions of why we are the way were are, and why we do what we do, have continued to fascinate humans through the ages. Psychology seeks answers for those questions, and others, through the scientific study of the relationship between emotions, thoughts, behavior and the environment.
The BA program in Psychology promotes an understanding of the psychological processes underlying normal and abnormal human behavior. Students can focus on the study of clinical, counseling, developmental, educational, social, and experimental psychology. Our diverse faculties provide opportunities for students to gain experience via research and internships.
El Grado en Educación Primaria te habilita para ejercer como maestro en la etapa de los 6 a los 12 años.
International Business and Languages (IBL) is a broad study programme offered in English, covering all aspects of marketing and of course languages.
The field of Graphic Design has developed rapidly in response to recent technological developments such as digitalization and the resulting economic and social changes. For many years, a Graphic Designer could be reasonably successful using with a relatively narrow range of skills and specialized knowledge. However, both contemporary and future systems of multimedia communication demand a much more comprehensive approach to the teaching of design and development of future areas of expertise within the profession.
Learning a language and about how languages work, including the English language, opens doors to other cultures and communities, giving you an experience of the world that goes deeper than the average tourist trip. It can also provide a key to the global workplace. The BA (Honours) Language Studies, delivered through a mix of online and face-to-face tuition, gives you a choice of two modern languages (from French, German and Spanish) or one modern language and English.
El Grado en Educación Infantil te habilita para ejercer como maestro en la etapa de 0 a 6 años de edad.
Geneva is a cosmopolitan city open to the world and as such, it has the highest concentration of international governmental organizations and non-governmental organizations in the globe. The city is also renowned for its private banking industry as well as being the headquarter of many global corporations. This makes Geneva a unique place for a keen student to be trained in the nuances of international order and diplomacy and at the same time have the privilege to witness real-time policy making on global scales.
The Media Communications BA at Webster Leiden is focused on enabling you to create exciting and innovative projects across a wide range of media, as well as teaching basic critical approaches to contemporary media issues. The exceptionally high staff to student ratio creates a supportive environment for you to develop the key strategies and skills needed to succeed in today's complex media industries.
El objetivo general del título de Graduada/o en Psicología, adscrito a la rama de Ciencias de la Salud, es formar futuros profesionales que trabajarán en diferentes contextos, ámbitos, instituciones y organizaciones, con los conocimientos científicos necesarios para comprender, interpretar, analizar y explicar el comportamiento humano y los procesos mentales