About

Dear All,

The Faculty of Social Sciences at Tel Aviv University has successfully positioned itself at the forefront of the national and international academic scene over the years, thanks to its groundbreaking researchers. Since its establishment, the Faculty has been a magnet for the best researchers in diverse fields, ranging from brain research to studying society, state, economy, and human well-being. The innovative research of the Faculty’s researchers attracts the best students from Israel and around the world.

The Faculty of Social Sciences excels in world-leading research and teaching, as well as in social involvement and contributions to the community. The Faculty’s researchers provide essential information about social processes in Israel and around the world. Moreover, together with thousands of students, many are involved in making significant contributions to addressing the challenges facing society and the state.

The students studying at the Faculty come from a diverse range of Israeli society populations, and each one receives supportive and empowering attention designed to enable them to acquire a broad education, theoretical and practical knowledge, improve their quality of life, and enable optimal integration into society, the state, and the labor market.

The Faculty unites five schools under one roof: The School of Psychology, the School of Economics, the School of Social Work, the School of Political Science, Government and International Relations, and the School of Society and Policy. These schools bring together various departments and diverse study programs and tracks for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees.

• In the School of Psychology, researchers explore a variety of fields represented in the department’s different tracks, such as cognition and the brain, psychobiology, social psychology, and clinical psychology. Students acquire tools and skills that enable independent research and training for specialization in applying psychology in various aspects of life.
• In the School of Economics, researchers and teachers study changes and failures in national economic growth alongside mechanisms for dealing with poverty and the growing gaps between the rich and the poor.
• In the School of Political Science, Government, and International Relations, researchers study the foundations of democracy, its origins, and the threats to its existence. They also examine decision-making processes and the principles that guide its essence, as well as processes of peace and war, trade, and trade wars.
• The School of Social Work trains social workers in Israel and researches a wide range of social phenomena, such as violence, poverty, and addiction. We also develop the best ways to intervene and cope with these issues.
• In the School of Social Sciences and Public Policy,

-      The Department of Sociology and Anthropology delves into the study of human society in general and Israeli society in particular. It explores the narratives that drive social discourse, especially in the digital age.

-      The Department of Communication studies the characteristics and roles of various media and the impact of technological and digital developments on the human experience.

-      The Department of Labor Studies studies labor relations in the private, public, and third sectors and the effects of neo-liberal economics on human well-being and quality of life.

-      The Department of Public Policy researchers study policy-making and decision-making processes in public institutions, focusing on their implications for society and the state.

A marvelous faculty management team presides over this vast research, teaching, and training apparatus. This team pays meticulous attention and exercises the utmost care in ensuring the quality of service and the accessibility of all necessary resources and relevant materials to facilitate the work of our researchers and the learning experience of our students. The team emphasizes maximum transparency and fairness in all administrative matters.

The Faculty of Social Sciences invests its best human, managerial, and financial resources in nurturing future generations of researchers and experts in various fields so that they may integrate into the state, the economy, and the market. The goal is to create a good and successful society.

Prof. Amal Jamal

Dean of the Faculty