Overview

Through interdisciplinary study that employs a full range of the research methods and comparative perspectives in the social sciences, students gain essential skills in critical reasoning and analysis, creative problem solving, writing, and social awareness.

In the Social Sciences major at Northwestern University, students will explore related disciplines—anthropology, political science, psychology, and sociology—to develop analytical, interpretive, communication, and research skills that can be applied to complex problems and issues.

Graduates will be prepared to:

Explain how human identity is linked to social constructs of gender, race, class and culture
Apply the insights of various social science disciplines to analyze behavior and beliefs, both of individuals and groups
Analyze how various disciplines in the social sciences approach social problems and explain the diverse configurations of human society
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of quantitative and qualitative research methods to analyze problems and illuminate issues
Use argument and evidence effectively to communicate
Apply critical and creative thinking, information literacy, and interdisciplinary perspectives to analyze and evaluate proposed solutions for practical problems in the social sciences

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anthropology

Political Science

Psychology

Sociology

Statistics
Statistical Methods in Psychology

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

45 alternative credits

units of credit

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Evanston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed online application

A statement of purpose

Official high school transcripts and conferred date of completion (or GED report)

Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities

A current resume or CV

Documentation of English Proficiency for students whose first language is not English.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year
Out-of-State

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year
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In-State

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year

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