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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    IE Business School

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, International Finance, Socioeconomics, Business Economics, Political Sciences, Supply And Demand, World History, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Cultural Diversity, Market Dynamics, Social Sciences, Demography

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    159 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Land Management, Water Resources, Governance, Sociology, Economics, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    128 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Culture, Discussion Facilitation, Media and Communications, Electronic Media, World History, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Case Studies, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Demography, Sociology, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Economics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    47 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    Skills you'll gain: Civil Law, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Case Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Economic Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Social Sciences, Laboratory Research, Research, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Food and Beverage, Environmental Issue, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Business Ethics, Case Studies, Facebook, Stakeholder Management, Business Management, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Data Ethics, Leadership, Information Privacy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Case Studies, Social Sciences, World History, Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Research, Environment, Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Demography, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Spatial Analysis, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Sociology, Case Studies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    24 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Education and Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI Agents, Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Skills you'll gain: Family Support, Public Policies, Economic Development, Economics, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Human Development, Behavioral Economics, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Community Development, Gerontology, Relationship Building, Empathy, Social Skills, Child Development, Resilience, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    21 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Community Development, Sociology, Surveys

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks