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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 €1,991 to €47,188, there's a diverse array of options to suit various budgets. The typical tuition fee, represented by the €19,698, 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.
Biblical Archaeology
The master of Biblical Archaeology at University of South Africa (UNISA) offers high-quality general academic and career-focused distance education tuition in the arts, humanities, social sciences, religion and theology.
Applied Anthropology and Historic Preservation
The University of Maryland’s Dual degree Master’s Program in Applied Anthropology and Historic Preservation is a holistic, comprehensive primer for a professional career in the research, understanding and preservation of cultural resources and heritage.
Philosophy (Part-time)
The Philosophy (Part-time) course at Birkbeck, University of London, offers a flexible study option designed for those balancing other commitments. This degree, which can be pursued over two years, allows students to delve into philosophical concepts while engaging with a vibrant academic community.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Counseling)
This Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Counseling) MEd program from Old Dominion University prepares students to practice as Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) in diverse contexts.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
The University of Suffolk offers a B.Sc. in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Counselling, designed to equip students with essential skills in mental health support. This programme spans three years and is available for full-time attendance, providing an immersive educational experience that prepares graduates for impactful careers in the counselling field.
Italian Studies
This Italian Studies degree at Warnborough College is particularly useful for those who would like to pursue a career involving Italian culture and history.
Psychology
Learn from Scholar-Practitioners who bring their professional experience to the classroom, and provide you with real-world application of the principles and theories, at William James College's Psychology program.
Energy Economics
The Energy Economics program is offered at Alzahra University.
Political Science - Integration and Governance
Graduates of this Political Science - Integration and Governance MA degree course from University of Salzburg will have a unique academic profile.
Cognitive Neuroscience
The Cognitive Neuroscience programme offered by Swansea University partnering with the Independent Studies of Science and Technology (IST) College in Greece will be delivered in person at IST College in Greece.
Occupational Health Psychology
The Occupational Health Psychology MSc programme at Leiden University draws upon and integrates knowledge of several disciplines in psychology, with a clear focus on workers and their work setting.
Gender Studies
The Master of Gender Studies degree at the Memorial University of Newfoundland allows students to critically examine – at an advanced level – how gender shapes our identities, our social interactions and our world.
Psychology (Industrial-Organizational Psychology)
The Psychology (Industrial-Organizational Psychology) programme at the University of Guelph is a research-intensive Master of Arts. This public study mode course focuses on workplace behaviour and employee well-being. It requires an Honours degree in Psychology and offers a balanced approach to science and practice.

Political Science
A Master’s degree in Political Science from California State University Long Beach provides a strong foundation for careers in government, political consulting, the law, academics, business, international organizations, education, and public service. A political science M.A. can be the basis for further study leading to a law degree, Ph.D., or other advanced degree.
Child Studies
Solve the most pressing challenges facing children and families today by connecting scholarship and practice through the Child Studies program of Vanderbilt University.
Sociology
The standalone Sociology MA program offered at Georgia State University trains social researchers who do not necessarily plan to pursue a career in academia. Students in this program can receive training in social research skills that can allow them to work in industry or the non-profit sector as qualitative and quantitative researchers.
Applied Psychology
All successful businesses and organizations need two things: loyal employees and loyal customers. This intensive, one-year Applied Psychology MSc program at University of Southern California focuses directly on these two crucial areas by studying both consumer psychology and organizational psychology.
Soils and Global Change (Erasmus Mundus)
The Soils and Global Change (IMSOGLO) programme from Ghent University offers you a unique international educational experience with a focused curriculum on soils and global change by bringing together the expertise of research groups at four renowned EU universities.
Human Rights Studies
This is a two-year Master's in Human Rights Studies programme from Lund University, with a profile within the humanities.
Sustainable Development Goals - Business and Sustainability
The Massey University Master of Sustainable Development Goals - Business and Sustainability focuses on the theory and practice of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).