Social science is the broad study of society and human behavior. It examines how society works and is influenced by people. Social science provides information to help governments, organizations, and others understand issues like unemployment, economic growth, voting behaviors, and what makes people happy. At University College Dublin, social science students study topics like climate change, crime, inequality, gender issues, cities, human development, and data analysis. After studying social science, students can become teachers or work in professional or technical jobs that utilize social science skills and knowledge.