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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
Duration
- Part-time
- 48 months
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
45 SCH
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Anthropology Psychology Political Science View 26 other Bachelors in Anthropology in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A completed online application
- A statement of purpose
- $50 application fee (nonrefundable)
- 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 Fee
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International
62391 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 62391 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
62391 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 62391 USD per year during 48 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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