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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 €1,997 to €47,711, there's a diverse array of options to suit various budgets. The typical tuition fee, represented by the €19,972, 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.

Sociology and Social Research
In the Sociology and Social Research programme at Utrecht University, we will teach you to develop explanations for relevant social phenomena using state-of-the-art theory from Sociology, but also other disciplines such as Economics and Psychology. You will test these explanations using quantitative empirical research methods.
Transcultural Studies
Students in the Transcultural Studies programme from Heidelberg University learn about cultural exchange processes, transformations and interweavings between, or in, Asia and Europe.
Economics
Many assume that the study of economics is only about finance and the stock market, but in truth, the field is much broader. The MA in Economics program at University of Memphis can afford you the opportunity to work anywhere in the world.
Exploration and Applied Geophysics
The Exploration and Applied Geophysics MSc degree offered at University of Pisa is research-oriented and it develops through a process aimed at a deeper methodological understanding of different surveying techniques (electric, magnetic, radar, seismic, gravimetric), and of methods related to the processing, analysis and interpretation of the data
Science and Technology in the Malay World (Research)
Science and Technology in the Malay World (Research) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia will study one of the issues related to their respective fields and manage those issues in the form of thesis writing.
Modern Languages and Cultural Studies
The Modern Languages and Cultural Studies programme at the University of Alberta offers an advanced master level curriculum. This full-time course focuses on Language Studies and Area & Cultural Studies. Students engage in rigorous academic research and cross-cultural analysis within a prestigious public institution.
Sociology
The master's degree program in Sociology at Illinois State University helps you take the extra step to make the world better.

International Relations
With this online International Relations course delivered by Queen Mary University of London, you can look forward to developing the theoretical understanding and analytical skills needed to navigate these with confidence and consideration.
Political Science
The Political Science department at University of Windsor offers two exciting paths to pursue graduate work: an M.A. degree, which can generally be completed in one calendar year (September to September) through the completion of courses and either a major research paper or a master's thesis.
Clinical Mental Health Counselling - Trauma and Crisis Counseling
The M.Sc. in Clinical Mental Health Counselling - Trauma and Crisis Counseling at Walden University is a comprehensive postgraduate programme delivered via public study mode. This curriculum focuses on crisis management and intervention strategies, providing essential skills for professional practice over a 45-month duration.
Intercultural Studies
Intercultural Studies at the Southern California Seminary offers students a 36-unit graduate-level program of study that includes a core curriculum of biblical studies and interdisciplinary skills along with a targeted intercultural field study that includes an ethnography project.

China Studies
The China Studies programme from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University provides students with an in-depth understanding of the country’s politics, society, and economy.

Public Policy
This Public Policy MPP course from University of Stirling gives you an advanced qualification in research and policy analysis, and is taught by world-leading experts in the field.
Iberian and Latin American Cultures
The Iberian and Latin American Cultures programme at Stanford University offers a comprehensive exploration of Spanish and Portuguese-speaking worlds. This full-time degree provides deep cultural expertise and linguistic fluency, preparing students for advanced research or professional careers over a standard academic duration.
Psychology with an Emphasis in Forensic Psychology
The Master of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in Forensic Psychology program at Grand Canyon University provides a thorough grounding in the advanced principles of human psychology, criminal behavior and societal responses to criminal behavior.
Applied Anthropology
The Applied Anthropology programme at the University of North Texas is a versatile M.A. degree designed for aspiring practitioners. Available both online and on-campus, this 36-credit hour course typically takes two to three years to complete. It focuses on solving social problems through research and advocacy.
International Economics
The main goal of the International Economics programme at the University of Warsaw is to provide participants with advanced knowledge in the field of international economics which is comparable to the master’s degree programmes offered at the best universities in the European Union.
Counseling-Addiction
The Counseling-Addiction Master is offered by Kutztown University. The Department of Counselor Education offers a 60-semester hour Master of Arts in Counseling with a concentration in Addiction Counseling. The program is structured to meet the standards required by CACREP for accreditation.

Cultural Heritage
The goal of the program is to prepare professionals capable of preserving, managing, and promoting cultural heritage in an increasingly globalised world. Combining cultural history and theory with practical knowledge of heritage management, project management, law, marketing, and cultural mediation, the programme equips students with the interdisciplinary skills needed to work in heritage institutions, public administration, cultural organisations, and the private sector. Students gain expertise in archaeological, built, material, intangible, and digital heritage, as well as in the methods and best practices for their preservation and communication.
Communication and Media Studies
If you have strong communication skills in multiple languages, interested in intercultural communication and wish to understand the complexity of new media tools and digital technologies. The Communication and Media Studies program is offered at Budapest Metropolitan University.