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15.6k Master's degrees in Social Sciences
Exploring Social Sciences programmes can be a rewarding venture for international students. With tuition fees ranging from €2,006 to €47,790, there's a diverse array of options to suit various budgets. The typical tuition fee, represented by the €19,974, 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.
International Social Welfare and Social Policy
Do you want a career that gets to the heart of society’s problems and changes people’s lives? Gain the skills to identify key social challenges, and analyse and identify policies used to address them on this interdisciplinary International Social Welfare and Social Policy Masters course from Anglia Ruskin University.
International Project Development
Prepare to lead complex projects across borders with expertise in planning, finance, innovation and multicultural teamwork. Through practical challenges and PM² certification preparation, NEOMA’s MSc International Project Development builds the strategic and interpersonal skills needed to deliver projects from concept to completion.
Counselling Psychology
The M.A. in Counselling Psychology at the University of British Columbia is an accredited, in-person programme delivered at the Vancouver campus. This public study mode degree typically spans 3.8 years, integrating advanced coursework with a thesis to prepare students for professional registration and research roles.
Anthropology
The MPhil Anthropology programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is research-oriented. Students work closely with a supervisor in reading the literature, conducting research and writing theses.
Southeast Asian Studies
The M.A. degree in Southeast Asian Studies at University of Wisconsin Madison is an interdisciplinary program designed to meet the unique needs of those seeking expertise for a disciplinary doctoral degree and those seeking a terminal M.A. en route to a wide range of careers in Southeast Asia, including employment in business, journalism, and various government and international organizations.
Music Therapy
The Music Therapy programme at the University of Missouri - Kansas City is a Master of Arts degree designed for advanced clinical development. This full-time course focuses on research and specialised practice, requiring 34 credits to complete. It prepares students for professional certification through rigorous academic study.
Russian and Slavic Studies
The Russian and Slavic Studies programme at New York University offers a comprehensive exploration of Eastern European cultures. This master degree provides flexible study options for students pursuing advanced expertise in the field. Delivered in a public study mode, the curriculum focuses on linguistic and cultural mastery.
German and Comparative Literature
The MLitt in German and Comparative Literature at the University of St Andrews offers a unique opportunity to gain a comparative perspective on German literature through a joint qualification from the University of St Andrews (MLitt) and the University of Bonn in Germany (MA).
American Politics and Foreign Policy
This American Politics and Foreign Policy degree at University College Dublin was the first of its kind to be established in Europe and North America providing students with a sophisticated understanding of the United States, its foreign relations, and domestic politics.
Anticipatory Intelligence
Anticipatory Intelligence is offered by Utah State University. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences challenges students to Think, Discover, and Create.

Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration)
The Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) programme from University of Essex helps you to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes to enable you to work with clients of all ages who have physical, mental health, learning difficulties, or social challenges to address.
Political Science
Political Science from University of Gothenburg prepares you for a professional career in global and domestic politics, public administration, or civil society, with advanced analysis of politics and society as a central element.
International Security and Risk Management
The International Security and Risk Management programme offered by University of South Wales considers that understanding complex risks and the dangers they pose, is crucial to managing security and countering threats in a global world.
International Relations
If you're ambitious and forward-thinking, with an eye on a career in diplomacy, international public service, international affairs or commerce and political risk, the International Relations program at Middlesex University can be a vital stepping-stone.
Middle Eastern Studies
The two-year Middle Eastern Studies program plan at University of Chicago enables students to benefit from the University’s singularly intensive approach to language pedagogy.

Applied Economics and Policy
This Applied Economics and Policy MAEP programme from University of Windsor is designed to offer a unique combination of courses that will prepare you for work in the specialized field of economic policy.

Finance and Econometrics
Study this Finance and Econometrics MSc course offered by the University of Southampton to learn advanced econometric techniques and how they apply to finance. Gain both a broad overview and specialised knowledge, including in-depth quantitative skills. You'll be able to work with real-time and historical data in our Financial Laboratory (FinLab).
Geography
The Master of Arts in the field of Geography from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is offered over 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
Economics (Research Master - Tinbergen Institute)
The Economics (Research Master - Tinbergen Institute) program at University of Amsterdam aims to train future PhD students who will start their doctorate at one of the Schools in Business and Economics of the 3 partner universities: University of Amsterdam, Erasmus University Rotterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Psychology (Conversion)
This Psychology (Conversion) programme at Wrexham University has been designed for those who hold an undergraduate degree that is not in psychology, but who wish to change direction and study or pursue a career in psychology.