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281 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in South Africa
Stellenbosch University4,3(130)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Public Mental Health
The Department of Psychology, which offers the Public Mental Health programme at the Stellenbosch University, has among the most productive academic psychologists in South Africa on its staff, several of whom have won prestigious awards and grants for their teaching and research. We are committed to conducting research, teaching, practice, and community service of the highest possible standard.
M.Phil. Full-time On-campus
1 year$4,008/yr
University of Cape Town4,1(160)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide Sociology
The Sociology programme at the University of Cape Town is intended to develop sociological knowledge and skill in social research and theoretical analysis to the professional level.
Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$3,053/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(326)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Economics from University of Pretoria aspires to be at the cutting edge of economic, financial and management education.
Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$2,842/yr
University of Johannesburg4,1(219)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Human Resource Development
The purpose of the Human Resource Development program from University of Johannesburg is to develop applied competencies and practical skills in the acquisition, interpretation and reflection on, related Research Methodology, and proper written and/or oral communication of the research process and findings.
Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 yearTuition not available
Stellenbosch University4,3(130)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Geography and Environmental Studies
The Geography and Environmental Studies programme at the Stellenbosch University entails geographical research on spatial problems in human geography resulting in a thesis.
M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$4,008/yr
University of Kwazulu Natal3,7(136)
Durban, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide Geography
The College at University of Kwazulu Natal operates on the Pietermaritzburg, Westville and Howard College campuses, offering a full range of excellent undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including this Geography degree.
M.Sc. Full-time On-campus
1 year$18,300/yr
University of Cape Town4,1(160)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide Development Policy and Practice
The Development Policy and Practice programme at the University of Cape Town is the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance’s flagship programme.
Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$10,448/yr
Rhodes University4,2(28)
Grahamstown, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide Economics
The aim of the Economics program of Rhodes University is to help students develop appropriate mathematical tools necessary to represent and interpret information quantitatively. It also aims to develop certain skills and meaningful ways of thinking, reasoning and arguing with quantitative ideas in order to solve problems in any given context.
Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$2,097/yr
University of the Western Cape4,1(90)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide Geography And Environmental Science
Geography And Environmental Science from the University of the Western Cape was formed under the constraints of apartheid’s vision for segregated education, the department ranks among the oldest and most established at UWC.
M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$6,958/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(326)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Augmentative and Alternative Communication (Coursework)
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (Coursework) from University of Pretoria provides a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication and problem-solving that will help you develop to your full potential.
M.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$5,068/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(326)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Security Studies (Coursework)
Security Studies (Coursework) from University of Pretoria provides a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication and problem-solving that will help you develop to your full potential.
M.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$4,947/yr
University of Johannesburg4,1(219)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Social Policy and Development
The Faculty of Humanities is offering a Master in Social Policy and Development at University of Johannesburg.
M.Phil. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$2,858/yr
University of Cape Town4,1(160)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide Psychological Research
The Psychological Research programme at the University of Cape Town is awarded through the Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Humanities.
M.A. Full-time On-campus
$3,053/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(151)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Interdisciplinary Digital Knowledge Economy Studies
The Interdisciplinary Digital Knowledge Economy Studies offered by University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a postgraduate academic qualification that provides capacity to operate in Africa's dynamic ICT ecosystem and digital knowledge economy.
M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 yearTuition not available
University of Kwazulu Natal3,7(136)
Durban, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide Industrial Organizational and Labour Studies
The programme in Industrial Organizational and Labour Studies from University of Kwazulu Natal provides a sociological focus on work and livelihoods; its changing form and nature, as well as, its organisation; and, the institutions and organisations of the workplace.
Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$18,300/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(151)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Labour Economic and Development Sociology
The Master of Arts in the field of Labour Economic and Development Sociology at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.
M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$3,202/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(130)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Security and Africa Studies (Option B)
The Faculty of Military Science is based at Saldanha, on the West Coast of South Africa, where it is housed in the South African Military Academy. The institution offers education and training for members of the Department of Defence at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, such as the Security and Africa Studies (Option B) programme at the Stellenbosch University.
Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$4,008/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,1(402)
Online Top 5% in Worldwide Archaeology
The master of 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.
M.A. Part-time Online
$350/yr
University of Kwazulu Natal3,7(136)
Durban, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide Social Policy
The College of Humanities, the largest of UKZN’s four Colleges, is the home of critical thinking, social commentary and robust intellectual debate. It is aptly referred to as “The Soul of the University.” We offer a master degree in Social Policy at University of Kwazulu Natal.
Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$18,300/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(151)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Organisational Psychology
The Master of Arts in Organisational Psychology consist of four core courses. Students must complete a research report in a suitable area.
M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$3,943/yr