Social sciences and humanities degrees in Uruguay
Psychology, economics, literature, sociology, theology, religious sciences and cultural management: they are social sciences and humanities degrees you can study in Uruguay.
If you like writing, reading, wondering why people act the way they do or discussing ideas in class, there are degrees that start from that.
How these degrees are studied in Uruguay
Almost all of the options are in Montevideo, at the public university and at private universities, and there are also programs in Maldonado. The Universidad de la República is the country's main public university, and the Ministerio de Educación y Cultura publishes the list of authorized private institutions and their recognized degrees.
The main tools are texts and ideas: they are read, analyzed and discussed, and you learn to defend a position with reasons. Each institution sets its own assessment methods.
The social sciences and humanities degrees in Uruguay
Among those studied in Uruguay are Psychology, Literature and Sociology.
Sociology interprets society's phenomena; Literature studies literature; Theology, God and how human beings relate to him; Cultural Management organizes cultural events and projects. Sociology and Psychology look at what is human from two scales: the group and the person. Psychology overlaps with the health degrees in Uruguay.
Where to study social sciences and humanities in Uruguay
Instituto Universitario Monseñor Mariano Soler - Facultad de TeologÃa del UruguayMontevideo · PrivateTheologyReligious Studies
Universidad de la República (UdelaR)Montevideo · PublicEconomicsPsychology
Universidad de Montevideo (UM)Montevideo · PrivatePsychologyEconomics
Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales - Uruguay (FLACSO)Montevideo · PrivateSociology
Instituto Universitario Centro Universitario UNOMontevideo · PrivatePsychology
Instituto Universitario de Postgrado AUDEPP (AUDEPP)Montevideo · PrivatePsychology
Instituto Universitario de Postgrado en Psicoanálisis de la Asociación PsicoanalÃtica del UruguayMontevideo · PrivatePsychology
Instituto Universitario Elbio Fernández (IUEF)Montevideo · PrivateLiteratureHow to choose between them
Pay attention to what you do without anyone asking you to: if you write, if you read late into the night, if you like debating with your family or if friends come to you to tell you what is happening to them.
Then think about what you want to understand: a person, a group or an era. If ideas and literature appeal to you, look at Literature; if you are interested in how society works, Sociology; and if you want to understand people, Psychology.
If you are torn between Literature and Theology, keep in mind that both work with texts, but one studies literature and the other beliefs. The career test gives you another clue.
To read before choosing
Frequently asked questions
Where can I check if an institution is recognized in Uruguay?
At the Ministry of Education and Culture, which is the country's educational authority. Also confirm the information on the institution's website.
How long are these degrees in Uruguay?
Psychology and Sociology are usually a bit longer than Literature, Economics, Theology, or Cultural Management, which all have a similar duration. The academic offerings are listed on the website of the Universidad de la República.
What is the difference between Theology and Religious Studies?
Theology studies God and the human being's relationship with Him; Religious Studies combines several disciplines, such as philosophy, psychology, and anthropology, to study the religious phenomenon.
How much reading and writing is involved?
Quite a lot: written assignments and presentations are common, and you improve with practice. Curiosity helps more than writing perfectly from the start.
What if I can't find the degree I'm looking for in Uruguay?
Try a related degree in the same field, which may cover part of what you're looking for, and check whether any institution offers the program remotely.