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15.7k Master's degrees in Social Sciences
Exploring Social Sciences programmes can be a rewarding venture for international students. With tuition fees ranging from €1,977 to €46,846, there's a diverse array of options to suit various budgets. The typical tuition fee, represented by the €19,654, offers a good benchmark for what to expect. Moreover, 7% of programmes are considered affordable, making higher education accessible to a broader audience. For those preferring flexibility, 17% of Social Sciences programmes are available online, catering to different learning preferences and schedules.
Public Policy
The Public Policy program at University of California, Irvine (UCI) educates the next generation of public policy experts to meet the unique multifaceted challenges of the 21st century.
Archaeology
The Archaeology MA offered at the University College London (UCL) is an intensive induction programme on current archaeological theory and interpretive trends which equips students to undertake research in their chosen field. The flexible programme of study serves as an excellent expansion of undergraduate studies or as a self-designed foundation for further postgraduate and professional work.

Psychology - Applied Psychology
The Psychology - Applied Psychology degree delivered by the University College Cork gives you an advanced understanding of the discipline of psychology in applied settings.
Advanced Child Protection (Distance Learning)
The Advanced Child Protection programme from University of Kent is a distance learning programme which runs on a part-time basis for two years. It provides practitioners with the knowledge, skills and confidence to take a child-centred approach to their practice and working life.
American Indian Studies
The American Indian Studies program offered by The University of Arizona is a two year academic degree program that provides a unique opportunity for students and scholars to explore issues critically important to American Indian nations and communities locally, statewide and nationally.
Research in German Studies
University of Warwick's MA by Research in German Studies is designed by the School of Modern Languages and Cultures, to hone your research skills. The School has created a vibrant research community engaged in the diversity of German-language culture.
Urban Affairs
The Master of Arts in Urban Affairs at The City University of New York is a professional postgraduate programme delivered in a public study mode. This interdisciplinary course focuses on urban administration and policy, preparing students for leadership roles in the public and nonprofit sectors through flexible evening and online study.
Transnational Literary and Cultural Studies
The Master of Arts in the field of Transnational Literary and Cultural Studies from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

Child and Family Psychology
The Child and Family Psychology course from University of Canterbury is designed for students who wish to become registered child and family psychologists with Te Poari Kaimātai Hinengaro o Aotearoa | New Zealand Psychologists Board.
Intelligence and Security Studies
The M.A. in Intelligence and Security Studies at Augusta University is a 100% online postgraduate programme. Designed for completion in two years, this 36-credit hour course offers a flexible public study mode for professionals. It focuses on strategic cybersecurity and intelligence analysis to address global security challenges.
Psychology
Psychology degree is offered at University of South Florida. The job prospects are excellent. This includes jobs in schools, hospitals, substance abuse treatment, social services, and applied psychologists for businesses. Also, a psychology degree is highly valued in the job market because of the range of skills psychology majors acquire.

Communication for Business, Media and Culture
The Communication for Business, Media and Culture programme offered at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore is a 2-year MSc degree aimed at training professionals to manage complex communication, marketing, and management processes, equipping them to create media content, design campaigns, and organise events in today's dynamic landscape.
Econometrics
The Master of Economics in Econometrics programme from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris is designed to enhance students’ human capital skills and knowledge in terms of theoretical and application aspects in various fields of economics studies.
Applied Positive Psychology Well-being and Health
The Applied Positive Psychology Well-being and Health program offered by Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland is designed for professionals across various industries such as healthcare, education, finance, retail, IT, government, professional services and others who are interested in the application of positive psychology.
Communication Studies
The Communication Studies M.A. at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a comprehensive postgraduate programme delivered on campus. Students can choose between a research-focused thesis track or a professional non-thesis option. This flexible degree typically requires 30 to 36 credits to complete on a full-time basis.
Anthropology
The Anthropology M.A. at Northern Illinois University offers a comprehensive postgraduate education through full-time, on-campus study. This Master of Arts programme provides advanced training across four subfields, preparing students for doctoral research or professional practice in various applied sectors.

Sport and Exercise Psychology
The School is proud to have been the first to gain BPS postgraduate professional training accreditation for this MSc programme in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Bangor University.
Geography and Environmental Sustainability
The Geography and Environmental Sustainability M.Sc. at the University of Oklahoma provides advanced training in physical geography and geospatial technologies. This public programme offers thesis and non-thesis tracks over two years of full-time study, preparing experts for environmental resource management and policy roles.
Computational Cognitive Neuroscience
The MSc in Computational Cognitive Neuroscience at Goldsmiths, University of London, is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme. This advanced degree blends computer modelling with experimental research, providing a solid foundation in both theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for the field.
Applied Development Economics
The Masters in Applied Development Economics (ADE) offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg offers students the opportunity to apply economic and political economy analysis to solving real-world problems.