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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 €2,004 to €47,792, there's a diverse array of options to suit various budgets. The typical tuition fee, represented by the €19,998, 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.

Human Rights and Global Ethics (Distance Learning)
This Human Rights and Global Ethics (Distance Learning) course offered at the University of Leicester combines the study of the main theories and concepts related to human rights and global ethics with detailed empirical analysis of issues such as intelligence, slavery, citizenship, refugees, animal rights, security and war.
Public Affairs
The M.P.A. in Public Affairs at Brown University provides students with the analytical foundations, policy domain knowledge, field experience, interdisciplinary tools, and leadership skills they need to tackle today's most intractable problems.

Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience
Bachelor's degree in relevant subject. You may also be required to demonstrate your proficiency in English. The Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience programme is offered at the Victoria University of Wellington .
Geography
The Geography M.Sc. at Carleton University is a two-year, full-time programme designed for advanced research into environmental processes and human impacts. This public study mode degree focuses on climate change and ecosystems, providing students with the expertise needed to address complex global environmental challenges.
Politics and Media in East Asia
The University of Sheffield offers a full-time Master of Arts (MA) in Politics and Media in East Asia. This one-year programme delves into the intricate relationship between political dynamics and media influences in the region, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of these critical fields.
International Development
International Development at Pompeu Fabra University is a one-year, interdisciplinary programme that prepares students to understand and address global development challenges through both theoretical insight and practical skills.
Social Work - Gender and Women's Studies
The Social Work - Gender and Women's Studies programme at Lakehead University is a full-time Master of Social Work degree based in Thunder Bay. Spanning two years of continuous study, this interdisciplinary course combines advanced professional practice with gendered scholarship to prepare experts for diverse social contexts.

Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Queen Mary University of London.
Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures - Mesopotamian Civilization
In addition to the MA awarded within the PhD program, Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures - Mesopotamian Civilization at University of Pennsylvania offers an independent (terminal) MA degree in Mesopotamian Civilizations.
Forensic Science and Criminology
The Forensic Science and Criminology programme is offered at the Panjab University. The application of science to the law and exploring the body of knowledge regarding delinquency and crime as social phenomena is what comprise the Institute of Forensic Science & Criminology (IFSC).
Human Development and Family Science
The Human Development and Family Science programme from Syracuse University prepares students to evaluate and conduct scientific research across a wide range of subjects that promote healthy development.
Counselling and Psychotherapy
The Counselling and Psychotherapy programme offered by University of East London is fully accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Sport Psychology
The MSc Sport Psychology course will develop advanced specialist knowledge, tools and applied skills for individuals wishing to pursue a career in sport psychology. The course will develop your understanding of sport psychology theories, principles, and practices that are at the forefront of the discipline.

Behavioural Science (Research)
Are you intrigued by the complexity of human behaviour? Are you inspired to learn more about emotions, motivations, and the cognitive aspect that regulates human behaviour and decision-making? This Behavioural Science (Research) programme from Radboud University might be just for you!
Computational Analysis and Public Policy (MSCAPP)
University of Chicago’s rigorous Computational Analysis and Public Policy (MSCAPP) program, among the first in the nation, is jointly offered by the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and the Department of Computer Science.
Viking and Medieval Studies
The Viking and Medieval Studies programme of the University of Oslo offers the opportunity to investigate the European Viking and Middle Ages, with a focus on the North Sea area, through in-depth study of relevant textual sources and/or material artefacts from philological, historical and archaeological perspectives.
Geography - Human Geography
This Geography - Human Geography program from University of Zurich offers an in-depth subject-specific focus and guides students towards applied research. Students learn to apply theories, methods and approaches from certain fields in Geography to problems in research and practice, and to critically classify and reflect on these.
Human Factors Engineering
The goal of the Human Factors Engineering program at Tufts University is to provide students with an opportunity to develop the engineering and intellectual skills to approach and solve problems arising when people interact with the technical world around them, preparing them for roles in consulting, research and development.
Communication and Development Studies
The M.A. in Communication and Development Studies program offered by Ohio University focuses on using communication to promote social change. The curriculum encompasses core courses that emphasize topics and proficiencies related to communication for development, strategic communications, and participatory research methods.
Criminal Justice and Criminology
With a Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology from Georgia Southern University, you’ll receive the specialized training necessary to become a leader in the field of criminal justice.