Courses in the social sciences prepare students to engage within human society. Through courses such as economics, political science, anthropology, sociology, history, and psychology, students may gain a better understanding of how the world around them works.

Peru, officially the Republic of Peru, is a country in western South America. Peru has about 80 universities with a lot more private universities than public. The primary language is still Spanish but there are some courses specifically created for international students.

A course is the study of a particular topic within a wider subject area and is the foundation of a qualification. A typical course includes lectures, assessments and tutorials.