Social sciences, journalism and information

Direct answer. The study of behaviour, economies, politics, societies, communication, journalism and the organisation of information.

Methods you may encounter

The same field can be taught through different method mixes. Programme pages should make the dominant learning activities visible.

• Surveys and interviews
  Look for modules, assessments, facilities or placements that show how this method is actually taught.
• Statistical analysis
  Look for modules, assessments, facilities or placements that show how this method is actually taught.
• Comparative case studies
  Look for modules, assessments, facilities or placements that show how this method is actually taught.

Questions to take to a programme page

• Is your central object individual behaviour, institutions or public information?
• How much quantitative, qualitative or mixed-method training is required?
• Which modules are compulsory, and which apparent specialisms are only optional?
• What current accreditation, placement or professional conditions apply in the location where you may study or practise?

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Classification boundary

ISCED-F is designed to classify education programmes and qualifications for international statistics. It is not a personality model. UNESCO is reviewing the framework, and institutions may use different names or interdisciplinary structures. See sources and revision notes before treating a label as current local fact.

Plain answers