OUR SCHOOL

School of Social Sciences & Public Affairs

Explore social relationships, institutions and the decisions that shape collective life.

The School of Social Sciences & Public Affairs connects the study of society with questions about institutions, policy and change. Its fields include sociology, public policy, international and European studies, organisational behaviour and sustainable development. The common thread is a commitment to examining claims through concepts, context and evidence.

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Bachelor’s programmes One-year online and two-year in-person programmes Online: February 2027 · In person: 5 March 2027 →

STUDY WITH THE SCHOOL

Programmes & courses.

5 subject areas

SUBJECT AREA

Sociology

Explore social relationships, institutions and the patterns that shape collective life.

Online Bachelor in Sociology →In-person Bachelor in Sociology →Online Master in Sociology →In-person Master in Sociology →

SUBJECT AREA

Public Administration & Public Policy

Study the institutions, decisions and processes through which public action takes shape.

Online Bachelor in Public Administration & Public Policy →In-person Bachelor in Public Administration & Public Policy →Online Master in Public Administration & Public Policy →In-person Master in Public Administration & Public Policy →

SUBJECT AREA

International Relations & European Studies

Connect international affairs with European institutions, cooperation and political questions.

Online Bachelor in International Relations & European Studies →In-person Bachelor in International Relations & European Studies →Online Master in International Relations & European Studies →In-person Master in International Relations & European Studies →

SUBJECT AREA

Applied Psychology & Organisational Behaviour

Explore behaviour, motivation and group processes in organisational settings.

Online Bachelor in Applied Psychology & Organisational Behaviour →In-person Bachelor in Applied Psychology & Organisational Behaviour →Online Master in Applied Psychology & Organisational Behaviour →In-person Master in Applied Psychology & Organisational Behaviour →

SUBJECT AREA

Sustainable Development Studies

Examine the social, organisational and environmental questions involved in sustainable development.

Online Bachelor in Sustainable Development Studies →In-person Bachelor in Sustainable Development Studies →Online Master in Sustainable Development Studies →In-person Master in Sustainable Development Studies →

OUR ACADEMIC DIRECTION

Questions that connect our fields.

Society & institutions

Explore how institutions and social relationships structure opportunities, expectations and collective activity.

Policy & public action

Examine the decisions, processes and evidence involved in public administration and policy.

Change & development

Consider how societies respond to political, organisational and sustainability challenges.

LEARNING & ACADEMIC LIFE

Social enquiry.

Comparative cases, policy analysis and qualitative or quantitative research concepts offer possible approaches to social questions.

Resources & academic engagement

Choose online self-paced learning on Moodle or in-person study.

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ACROSS EURISS

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Admission scholarships

EURISS selects applicants on merit. Applicants may apply for an admission scholarship of €1,000–€5,000 based on their individual circumstances. Applications are assessed by the Institute; the final outcome is specified in writing in the admission letter.

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