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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 €1,993 to €48,129, there's a diverse array of options to suit various budgets. The typical tuition fee, represented by the €20,005, 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 Development Studies
The Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in International Development Studies Program (MAIDS-GRID) is the first of its kind at Chulalongkorn University.
Geography
Geography offered by Oregon State University is the study of human use and interaction with the Earth and the identification of spatial and temporal variation in natural and human processes. Geography uses principles of mathematics, social science, and natural science to analyze and interpret change in the environment.
Communication Studies
The Communication Studies programme is anchored on, and informed by, the vision and mission of the University of Nairobi.
Applied Statistics for Social Science Research
The Applied Statistics for Social Science Research M.Sc. at New York University offers advanced quantitative training. This public programme, available in full-time and part-time modes, takes between 34 and 43 credits to complete. Students master data science techniques to address critical policy and social issues.
Sociology
The Faculty of Social Sciences, formally the faculty of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology from University of Agriculture Faisalabad was established in 1963, with its constituent departments of Agricultural Economics, Farm Management, Agricultural Marketing, Cooperation and Credit and Sociology.

International Development
From leadership and strategy to performance and human resources, this International Development course from University of York will help you build a set of highly sought-after skills that will prepare you for managerial roles in the developing world.
Psychotherapy and Counselling – Contemporary Creative Approaches
The MSc in Psychotherapy and Counselling – Contemporary Creative Approaches at Edge Hill University is a two-year full-time programme designed for those seeking to deepen their understanding of therapeutic practices. This course combines innovative creative methods with traditional psychotherapy, preparing students for impactful careers in mental health.
Public Policy and Marine Science
The Public Policy and Marine Science dual degree program from Jacksonville University is a 3-year program (if pursued full time) for students who recognize the importance of combining scientific skills and public policy know-how to the future of marine science and environmental policy.
Professional Psychology
Take the next step to become a registered psychologist with the Master of Professional Psychology at University of Southern Queensland.
Strategic Global Communication
In this Strategic Global Communication programme at the Royal Roads University, you'll gain in-depth understanding of intercultural theories and how to apply them on the job.
Applied Economics
The School of Applied Economics is an emerging yet vigorous school based on the economics programs and disciplines of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi’an Medical College, and Shaanxi Finance and Economics Institute, after the three institutions merged together in 2000.

Middle East Studies
Throughout the Middle East Studies programme from The University of Exeter you’ll develop your research skills through in-depth study of the recent and social history of the Middle East.
Counselling
The Counselling programme offered at the University of Northampton is an opportunity to gain a greater understanding of human thinking, reasoning and their actions and offers the chance to take the first steps into a career in counselling.
Professional Counselling
This skill-based Master of Professional Counselling at Monash University Malaysia course is taught by leading academics with extensive experience working as counsellors and psychologists. It is perfectly suited to those interested in counselling.
International Studies
The International Studies programme from University of Siena provides students with interdisciplinary knowledge in the areas of law, economics, political science, sociology, history and languages.
Anthropology
The M.A. in Anthropology at the University of Ottawa offers a deep exploration of global and local interconnections through ethnography. This postgraduate programme provides flexible study modes, including full-time and part-time options. Students can complete their degree in English or French over a standard two-year duration.

Criminal Law and Criminal Justice - 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 Criminal Law and Criminal Justice - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Birkbeck, University of London.
Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents
Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents from Birkbeck, University of London offers a model for understanding the human personality and how it develops, our network of relationships and how we interact with others, how psychological problems may originate and the repetitive patterns that maintain them, and how personal change takes place.
Behavioural and Economic Science (Economics Track)
Behavioural and Economic Science (Economics Track) MSc is designed for students with an Economics degree. University of Warwick's Economics department offers you a programme examining theoretical and real-world applications of decision science and behavioural economics.

Quantitative Business Economics and Mathematical Sciences
The Economics Department at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, offers a Dual Master of Science and Master of Arts Programme in Quantitative Business Economics and Mathematical Sciences for students who want to pursue graduate studies in both disciplines.