Major in Social Science

Fields of study:

• Anthropology
• Economics
• Geography
• Law
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology

To obtain a degree in Social Science (Bachelor of Arts) your curriculum must satisfy a number of criteria.

You must take at least ten courses in the Social Science department. Four of these courses must be at the advanced 3-level (one of which is the research thesis). You must complete tracks in at least two different fields of study within the Social Science department. A track is a 3-level course and the prerequisite 1- and 2-level courses that lead up to it.

In addition you must take two courses in Methods and Statistics. These teach you the logic and design of social research (like operationalization, experimental design, sampling) and specific techniques (like laboratory research, surveys).

The Social Science major is concluded with a research thesis, to be written in the third year. A research project includes formulating a research question based on literature study in the field of  the subject, determining the type of data to be collected, finding a suitable method to investigate the subject, conducting the proposed research, evaluating the results obtained and reporting on them.

The thesis not only serves as a final test of your academic and disciplinary capabilities, but will also allow you to showcase these capabilities when applying for a job or Master’s program.

Transnational Law Program

For students with a special interest in law UCU offers a dedicated law track, the Transnational Law Program (TLP). TLP is a collaborative effort of Utrecht University, Washington University School of Law and various other institutions. As UCU student you declare a social science major within which you must complete a set number of law courses. The program includes a semester abroad at the Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, US. A completed bachelor gives you entrance to LLM masters in Utrecht and St. Louis. Read more...