Social sciences and humanities degrees in Argentina
Psychology, political science, economics, social work, international relations, philosophy, history, sociology, literature, public translation and more: they are social sciences and humanities degrees you can study in Argentina.
If you like starting debates in civics class, listening to your friends when something happens to them or reading about how the country reached its current situation, there are bachelor's degrees that start from that.
How social sciences and humanities are studied in Argentina
They are university degrees, at public and private universities in Ciudad de Buenos Aires, La Plata, Mendoza, Mar del Plata or Tandil, among other cities.
Studying them is mostly about reading, writing, asking questions and arguing, with texts, statistics, interviews and real cases. They are usually assessed with essay midterms, written papers and presentations. To find out if a degree is evaluated and accredited, consult CONEAU.
Social sciences and humanities degrees in Argentina
Among those studied in Argentina are Political Science, Social Work, International Relations and Public Translator.
Political Science deals with politics and the State; Social Work, with people's well-being; Philosophy, with the big questions about human beings and society; Public Translator, with translating documents and interpreting between languages. Economics and Human Resources overlap with business and economics degrees in Argentina, and Cultural Management with art ones.
Where to study social sciences and humanities in Argentina
Universidad del Salvador (USal)Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires · PrivateEconomicsHuman ResourcesPsychologyLiteratureHistoryPhilosophyPolitical ScienceSworn TranslatorInternational RelationsSocial WorkSociologyAddiction Prevention
Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP)La Plata · PublicHistoryEconomicsAnthropologyLibrary SciencePhilosophySworn TranslatorGeographyLiteratureSociologyPsychologySocial Work
Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata (UNMdP)Mar del Plata · PublicSocial WorkEconomicsLibrary SciencePhilosophyGeographyHistoryLiteratureSociologySworn TranslatorPsychology
Universidad Nacional de Cuyo (UNCUYO)PublicPolitical ScienceEconomicsLiteraturePhilosophySworn TranslatorGeographyHistorySociologySocial Work
Universidad Nacional de General Sarmiento (UNGS)Los Polvorines · PublicPhilosophySocial SciencesEconomicsPublic AdministrationSocial WorkGeographyPolitical ScienceHistoryLiterature
Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales - Sede Argentina (FLACSO)Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires · PrivatePublic AdministrationSocial SciencesAnthropologySociologyPolitical ScienceInternational Relations
Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales (UCES)Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires · PrivatePolitical ScienceEconomicsPhilosophyPsychologyHuman ResourcesSociology
Universidad Nacional de La Matanza (UNLaM)San Justo · PublicEconomicsPolitical ScienceHuman ResourcesSocial WorkHistoryLiteratureHow to choose between them
Think about what you do when no one asks you to: if you stay talking about politics after dinner, if you write for fun, if you are interested in understanding why a group of friends works or breaks apart.
Then define what interests you most: understanding a person, a group, a country or an idea. Those who imagine themselves working with others may prefer Social Work or Psychology, and those who enjoy analyzing power, Political Science or International Relations.
If you are torn between Psychology and Social Work, keep in mind that both work with people, but the first focuses on how they think and feel and the second on the problems they experience in community. The career test helps you see where to go next.
To read before choosing
Frequently asked questions
Can I study if I still don't know which one to choose?
Yes. Social Sciences is a broad degree that shows several perspectives on society; compare it with the more specific ones.
How long do these degrees take in Argentina?
Social Work and Archaeology tend to be among the longest; Psychology, Sociology or Anthropology take a bit less, and History, Philosophy, Literature or Political Science are all similar in length to each other.
Do I need to write a lot to study these degrees?
Yes, you're going to read and write quite a bit, and it's something you train by taking the courses. What helps most is enjoying reading and reasoning about what you read.
What does a Certified Translator do?
They translate documents from one language to another, do specialized translations and simultaneous interpreting. Read the Certified Translator profile to see the subjects.
How do I know if a degree is accredited?
Check with the CONEAU and check with the institution what qualification the program awards.