Faculty of Social Sciences

About the Faculty

Our students, lecturers, and researchers engage with subjects that shape public debate and influence society. Across our seven departments, you can explore topics ranging from the climate crisis and poverty to artificial intelligence, economics, media, and international politics, and much more.

Studies

We provide an amazing student environment, engaging studies with skilled teachers and an education that gives you exciting career opportunities.

Study at The Faculty of Social Sciences UiB's master's programmes taught in English
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Research

The Faculty’s interdisciplinary research is recognised internationally for its high quality. Our researchers generate knowledge that helps us understand, explain and solve some of society’s most pressing challenges.

All about our research
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PhD programme

Looking to specialise further in your field? At the Faculty, you can join an internationally oriented academic community and pursue advanced studies in sociology, economics, information science, media studies, social anthropology, system dynamics, geography or political science.

Read more about the PhD programme For our PhD candidates
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Departments

News

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About the Faculty

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Regulations and requirements

Here you will find regulations and requirements specific to you as a student or PhD candidate at the Faculty of Social Sciences.