Social Sciences

Social Sciences is an umbrella term for academic disciplines that study society and human behavior, including sociology, anthropology, economics, and political science to name a few. Coursera's Social Sciences catalogue helps you understand the complexities of human societies, their interactions, and social institutions. You'll learn to apply quantitative and qualitative research methods, to examine social phenomena and make informed conclusions. Moreover, you'll learn about the socioeconomic, political, and cultural drivers of social change. This knowledge will enhance your ability to work in diverse fields including public policy, education, social work, and international relations.
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    National Taiwan University

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Liberal Arts, Culture, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Storytelling, Interpersonal Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    61 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Sciences, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Governance, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Environment and Resource Management, Data Collection, Vulnerability, Fundraising

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Big Data, Sociology, Demography, Socioeconomics, Anthropology, Economics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Quantitative Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    61 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Liberal Arts, Machine Learning, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Emerging Technologies, Human Computer Interaction

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    471 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Skills you'll gain: Open Mindset, Curiosity, Willingness To Learn, Self-Awareness, Personal Attributes, Child Development, Cognitive flexibility, Emotional Intelligence, Human Learning, Critical Thinking, Social Sciences

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    185 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Technical Communication, Social Sciences, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Economics, Intellectual Property

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    291 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Media and Communications, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Health, Emergency Response, Microbiology, International Relations, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Immunology, Patient Treatment, Drug Development, Mathematical Modeling

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    53 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Systems Thinking, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Timelines, Environmental Policy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Political Sciences, Economics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    46 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Case Studies, Network Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Social Sciences, Applied Mathematics, Policy Analysis, Agentic systems, Forecasting, Critical Thinking, Jupyter

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Responsible AI, Business Risk Management, Business Operations, Risk Analysis, Generative AI, Social Sciences, Safety Standards, Environmental Issue, Governance, Leadership and Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    50 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Complex Problem Solving, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Social Sciences, Community Development, Environment and Resource Management, World History

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    145 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months