As an incredibly broad and interdisciplinary field, the range of courses available to take while studying sociology abroad is wide open. Obviously you will want to get your hands on at least one specific sociology course, but studying disciplines such as Anthropology, Psychology, Political Science, and Economics within a different cultural context will prove tremendously beneficial academic experiences. In addition to the subject matter, learning how another country’s educational system approaches and examines all social sciences will be extremely relevant to the field of sociology.

Most sociology study abroad programs will offer you the opportunity to take courses at a local university, while some also have their own academic institutions which offer courses geared toward educating foreign students about the history and culture of their new home. Both course types can be highly rewarding, but keep in mind that the language barrier may prevent you from having full access to local university courses. If you are not planning to learn the language as part of your study abroad experience, then this may limit you to a smaller range of courses taught in English.