Graduate School of Social SciencesWaseda University

The objective of the Major in Policy Sciences, which is based on interdisciplinary research and education in a basic undergraduate school, is the integration of social sciences, and the education of practitioners of social sciences and specialized researchers who have high-level comprehensive viewpoints capable of responding to modern society. The Major in Policy Sciences will pursue the principle of realizing a fair and comfortable society by studying measures to solve problems specifically from both theoretical and practical viewpoints as required at individual levels.

In this research field, students aim to resolve global issues from the standpoint of creating harmony between human economics, social activities and nature, and the environment. We will also train students to become experts who will promote theoretical, practical, and interdisciplinary approaches to sustainable development.

In this field, students will conduct research on ideal policy formation for public domain and industrial organizations in contemporary society, as well as policy as a whole and concrete policy tools. While having a firm grasp on the progression of globalization and the resulting changes in the economic, industrial, and social structure, students will also learn how to build and develop policy.