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BA in Social Sciences

USA

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What will I learn?

Analyze fundamental questions at the core of today’s most critical social, cultural, and political debates - and understand their historic context. This degree serves as a foundation for students who are interested in pursuing a career or a graduate or professional degree in a variety of fields - from global

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Core Courses

Core courses provide an in-depth exploration of the liberal arts that expands your critical thinking and analytical skills, increases your knowledge, and develops your intellect.

Electives

Students select elective credits from DAUS course offerings in consultation with their advisor.

Concentrations

Students may choose concentrations in Anthropology, Economics, History, International Studies, Media Studies, Organizational Behavior and Change, Politics, Psychology, and Sociology.

Internships

Earn academic credit while gaining industry experience. Work with coaches at the Wasserman Center to learn how to land an internship that will let you put what you have learned in the classroom into action.

Capstone

Work in close consultation with a faculty advisor on a senior thesis or project in your field of study.

affairs and law to social services and the behavioral sciences.

Which department am I in?

School of Professional Studies

Study options

Full Time (128 Hours)

Tuition fees
US$35,734.00 per year
USD $17,867 - Tuition and fees per semester for students enrolled full-time in a Bachelor's degree completion program at NYU SPS.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

School of Professional Studies

7 East 12th Street,

Suite 921,

New York,

10003, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Bachelor's degree applicants who do not hold a U.S. associate degree are required to submit international high school transcript and a course-by-course transcript evaluation from one of our approved agencies.

Applicants who did not complete a high school diploma or Associate's degree at an institution where the medium of instruction is English are required to submit TOEFL/IELTS scores. The recommended TOEFL score is 100, and the recommended IELTS score is 7.0.

Application Deadlines:

Fall Semester - Early Decision: February 1; Final: April 15

Spring Semester - Early Decision: August 1; Final: October 1

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About New York University

A degree from NYU is evidence of an inquiring mind and rigorous work ethic, setting graduates in good stead when making decisions about the future.

  • 350+ Master’s and doctoral degree programs
  • 95% Graduate Employment Rate
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  • Top 30 University in the World

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