Social sciences and humanities degrees in Colombia
Psychology, economics, literature, social work, political science, theology, international relations, anthropology and more: they are social sciences and humanities degrees you can study in Colombia.
If you keep wondering why people act the way they do, if you like writing essays for Spanish class or if you are interested in how decisions are made in your city, there are undergraduate programs that start from that.
What you do in these degrees
They are studied by reading, writing, researching and discussing. You work with texts, surveys, interviews and cases to understand how people live and think, and you learn to defend your conclusions with arguments. How assessment works is defined by each program.
They are university undergraduate programs in public and private institutions in Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, Manizales, Armenia or Quibdó, among other cities. Check in the SNIES that the program has qualified registration.
The social sciences and humanities degrees in Colombia
Among those studied in Colombia are Literature, Social Work and Political Science.
Each one has its own method: Literature works with the most important literary works; Economics, with the way resources are used; Psychology, with human behavior. Religious Sciences combines philosophy, psychology and anthropology. Economics and Human Resources overlap with the business and economics degrees in Colombia, and Cultural Management with art ones.
Where to study social sciences and humanities in Colombia
Universidad del Rosario (UR)Bogotá · PrivateAnthropologyPolitical ScienceEconomicsPhilosophyHistoryInternational RelationsSociologyPsychologySocial SciencesCultural ManagementPublic AdministrationHuman Resources
Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios (UNIMINUTO)Bogotá · PrivateReligious StudiesPhilosophyLiteraturePsychologySocial WorkSocial SciencesHuman ResourcesPublic AdministrationEconomicsCultural ManagementPolitical Science
Universidad Antonio Nariño (UAN)Bogotá · PrivateEconomicsSocial SciencesPsychologyLiteratureSocial WorkSociologyHuman ResourcesPublic AdministrationGeography
Universidad de Bogotá Jorge Tadeo Lozano (UTadeo)Bogotá · PrivatePolitical ScienceEconomicsHistoryInternational RelationsLiteratureCultural ManagementSocial SciencesPublic AdministrationHuman Resources
Universidad Santo Tomás (USTA)Bogotá · PrivateEconomicsInternational RelationsPsychologySociologyTheologyLiteraturePhilosophyHuman ResourcesPublic Administration
Fundación Universitaria Claretiana (FUCLA)Quibdó · PrivateAnthropologyPsychologyTheologySocial WorkPublic AdministrationPolitical Science
Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina (FUAA)Bogotá · PrivateSocial SciencesPsychologyHuman ResourcesEconomicsSocial WorkPublic Administration
Universidad Católica Luis Amigó (Luis Amigó)Medellín · PrivateSocial WorkPhilosophyLiteratureTheologyPsychologyHuman ResourcesHow to choose between them
Notice what you do when no one asks you to: if you read late into the night, if you analyze the news with your family, if you are the one friends confide their problems to in your group or if you write without being told to.
Then ask yourself what you want to understand: a person, a group or an entire society. If literature appeals to you, look at Literature; if you are interested in how resources are used, Economics; and if you care about people's well-being, Social Work.
If you are torn between Literature and Economics, keep in mind that they require different habits: one revolves around reading works and the other around analyzing how resources are used. For another clue, try the career test.
To read before choosing
Frequently asked questions
How are Literature, Economics and Social Work different?
Literature studies literature through its most important works; Economics, how people, companies and countries use limited resources; and Social Work focuses on improving people's well-being.
How long do these degrees last in Colombia?
Social Work is usually among the longest; Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology or Library Science, somewhat shorter, and Literature, History, Philosophy or Political Science have a similar length to each other.
What do they consider for admission?
Many universities look at the Saber 11 results from the ICFES, and some add an interview. Check the requirements on each program's page.
Do I need to write very well?
You write frequently, especially essays and reports, but writing is trained during the degree. More than writing perfectly, it helps to be curious about reading and discussing.
What if I still don't know which one I want?
Social Sciences is a broad degree that shows you various perspectives on society; compare it with the more specific ones.