Social sciences and humanities degrees in Peru
Psychology, public administration, economics, social sciences, philosophy, political science, social work and translation: they are university degrees in social sciences and humanities that you can study in Peru.
If you are interested in knowing why people think differently, if you like to give your opinion on what happens in your region or if you are the one who organizes the group's ideas in an assignment, there are degrees that start from that.
How these degrees are studied in Peru
They are studied at public and private universities in Lima, Trujillo, Arequipa, Piura, Cusco, Huaraz o Huánuco, among other cities. The core is reading and analyzing texts, data, interviews and cases, and learning to support an idea with reasons; each university defines how it evaluates.
Names and curricula change depending on the institution, so compare them carefully. The SUNEDU is the body that licenses the country's universities, and its site is useful to check if the one you are interested in is in its registry.
The social sciences and humanities degrees in Peru
Among those studied in Peru are Psychology, Public Administration and Social Sciences.
Psychology analyzes human behavior; Economics, how limited resources are used; Public Administration, the work of the State and government; Philosophy, the big questions through reason. Economics and Public Administration overlap with business and economics degrees in Peru, and Psychology with health ones.
Where to study social sciences and humanities in Peru
Universidad Antonio Ruiz de Montoya (UARM)Lima · PrivatePolitical SciencePsychologyEconomicsPhilosophySocial Sciences
Universidad Nacional Hermilio ValdizánHuánuco · PublicPsychologyPublic AdministrationSocial SciencesPhilosophy
Universidad Nacional de San AgustÃn (UNSA)Arequipa · PublicPsychologySocial SciencesPhilosophy
Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco (UNSAAC)Cusco · PublicEconomicsSocial SciencesPhilosophy
Universidad Nacional de Trujillo (UNT)Trujillo · PublicSocial SciencesPublic AdministrationPhilosophy
Universidad Privada Antenor Orrego (UPAO)Trujillo · PrivatePsychologyHuman ResourcesPublic Administration
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP)Lima · PrivateEconomicsPsychology
Universidad Autónoma de IcaChincha · PrivatePsychologyPublic AdministrationHow to choose between them
Think about what you do for fun: if you write long texts, if you debate with your friends about what you see in the news, if you end up mediating when there is a conflict in the group.
Then decide what you want to understand: a person, a community or the ideas of an era. Those who think about supporting others may feel comfortable in Psychology or Social Work, and those who prefer analyzing public decisions, in Public Administration or Economics.
If you are torn between Psychology and Economics, keep in mind that both analyze people's decisions, but one does so from behavior and the other from the use of resources. The career test can help you break the tie.
To read before choosing
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Psychology and Social Sciences?
Psychology seeks to understand human behavior and mental health; Social Sciences studies society and human relationships, with history, politics, economics and culture.
How long do these degrees last in Peru?
Social Work is usually among the longest; Psychology, somewhat shorter, and Economics, Philosophy, Public Administration or Social Sciences have a similar duration.
What does Public Administration study?
How the State and government work, and how their institutions and services are managed.
Is there a lot of writing in these degrees?
Yes: reports, monographs and presentations are part of many courses, and writing improves as you study.
Can I study at a distance?
It depends on the university and the program: some are in-person and others are blended or distance learning. Confirm the modality and that the university is licensed.
What does Philosophy study?
Human beings, society and the universe through reason: you read great thinkers and learn to argue. It suits those who enjoy difficult questions more than quick answers.