Social sciences and humanities degrees in Mexico
Psychology, literature, economics, public administration, history, social sciences, philosophy, international relations and several more: they are social sciences and humanities undergraduate degrees you can study in Mexico.
If you like debating in class, doing projects about what life was like before or wondering why a community works a certain way, there are degrees that start from that.
What makes these degrees similar
In social sciences and humanities you study people and what they build: societies, institutions, texts, beliefs, cities. Day to day involves a lot of reading, writing, analyzing data or sources and discussing with your classmates and professors; how you are assessed depends on each institution.
There are degrees in this field at public and private universities in Ciudad de México, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Aguascalientes, Chihuahua, Tijuana or Chetumal, among other cities. If an institution is private, ask if the program has RVOE, which is granted by the SecretarÃa de Educación Pública or the education authority of each state.
The social sciences and humanities degrees in Mexico
Among those studied in Mexico are History, Philosophy and Literature.
Philosophy investigates human beings, society and the universe through reason; History analyzes social, political, cultural and economic events; Literature studies literature; Anthropology and Archaeology, cultures and their past. Public Administration and Human Resources overlap with the business and economics degrees in Mexico, and Cultural Management with those in art.
Where to study social sciences and humanities in Mexico
Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes (UAA)Aguascalientes · PublicCultural ManagementLiteratureEconomicsHuman ResourcesPolitical SciencePhilosophyHistoryPsychologySociologySocial Work
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC)Mexicali · PublicLiteraturePublic AdministrationInternational RelationsEconomicsSworn TranslatorPsychologySociologyHistoryPhilosophyPolitical Science
Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas (UNACH)Tuxtla Gutiérrez · PublicLiteratureAnthropologyEconomicsHistorySociologySocial WorkLibrary SciencePhilosophyPublic Administration
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur (UABCS)La Paz · PublicPolitical ScienceEconomicsPhilosophyHistoryLiteratureCriminologyPsychologySocial Sciences
Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Quintana Roo (UQRoo)Chetumal · PublicAnthropologyEconomicsPublic AdministrationLiteratureInternational RelationsPsychologySocial SciencesGeography
Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua (UACH)Chihuahua · PublicInternational RelationsPublic AdministrationEconomicsPhilosophyLiteratureHistoryPsychology
El Colegio de la Frontera Norte (COLEF)Tijuana · PublicReligious StudiesLiteraturePublic AdministrationEconomicsSociologyAnthropology
Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez (UACJ)Ciudad Juárez · PublicEconomicsSociologySocial WorkHistoryLiteraturePsychologyHow to choose between them
Think about what you do for fun: if you read novels, if you discuss politics at family meals, if you watch history documentaries, if you help a friend solve a problem with someone else.
Then decide what you want to study: a person, a group or ideas. Psychology focuses on the person, Social Sciences and Sociology on groups and institutions, and Philosophy or Literature on ideas and texts.
If you're torn between History and Literature, keep in mind that they share reading and writing, but one starts from facts and the other from texts. The career test gives you another reference.
To read before choosing
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to finish one of these degrees?
Social Work and Archaeology tend to be among the longest; Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology, somewhat shorter, and History, Literature, Philosophy or Political Science have a similar length.
How do I know if a private school has official validity?
Ask for the program's RVOE, the recognition granted by the SEP or the educational authorities of each state, and ask for the number to verify it.
What entrance exam do they require?
Each institution defines its process; many use the EXANI-II from Ceneval or their own exam.
How am I evaluated in these degrees?
Often with essays, reports and presentations; each subject defines it. If you like reading and expressing ideas, it's a good foundation.
Can I switch degrees within the area if I make a mistake?
Many degrees share introductory subjects, so it is sometimes possible. Each institution decides which subjects it recognizes; check before enrolling.