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281 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in South Africa
University of Kwazulu Natal3,7(136)
Durban, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide Population Studies
The Population Studies programme from University of Kwazulu Natal aim to be world leaders in the study of the political economy of development and demography, and in the pursuit through research, training and activism of social and economic justice, both locally and globally.
Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$18,300/yr
Rhodes University4,2(28)
Grahamstown, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide Sociology
Sociology is the study of ancient cultures; their art, literature, thought and history. The focus of Classics is the ancient Mediterranean – Greece, Rome, Egypt and the Near East – but our courses also include modules on ancient Africa, India and China. The Classics program of Rhodes University is designed to stimulate, inform, and encourage reflection.
Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$2,097/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(326)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Clinical Psychology (Coursework)
Clinical Psychology (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 Johannesburg4,1(219)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Politics
The Faculty of Humanities is offering a Master of Arts in Politics at University of Johannesburg.
M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 yearTuition not available
University of Cape Town4,1(160)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide International Relations
The International Relations programme at the University of Cape Town tries to strike a balance between International Relations as a field of study that evolved over centuries and International Relations as it is currently studied.
Master Full-time On-campus
$3,053/yr
University of Cape Town4,1(160)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide Organisational Psychology
The Organisational Psychology programme at the University of Cape Town is aligned with the Health Professions Council of South Africa’s scope of practice for the professional training of industrial/organisational psychologists.
Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$4,404/yr
University of the Western Cape4,1(90)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide Psychology (Structured)
At Psychology (Structured) from the University of the Western Cape, you'll use the knowledge and research to impact society.
M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$3,479/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(326)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Anthropology
Anthropology 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.
Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$5,068/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(326)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Psychology
Psychology from University of Pretoria provides a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication and problem-solving.
M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$4,947/yr
University of Johannesburg4,1(219)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Development Studies (CW)
The Faculty of Humanities is offering a Master of Arts in Development Studies (CW) at University of Johannesburg.
M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$2,858/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(130)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
The vision of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), which offers the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry programme at the Stellenbosch University, is to promote health and equality in South Africa and beyond.
M.Phil. Full-time On-campus
2 years$4,008/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(326)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Industrial Sociology and Labour Studies (Coursework)
Industrial Sociology and Labour Studies (Coursework) from University of Pretoria provides a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication and problem-solving.
Master Full-time On-campus
2 years$5,068/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(326)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Political Science (Coursework)
University of Pretoria offers you the chance to study Political Science (Coursework) at the Faculty of Humanities.
M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$4,947/yr
University of Johannesburg4,1(219)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Clinical Psychology (CW)
The Faculty of Humanities is offering a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (CW) at University of Johannesburg.
Master Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,429/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(130)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Political Science
The Political Science programme at the Stellenbosch University is offered full-time and consists of taught modules and a thesis. Students undertake an advanced study of a number of focus areas in political science.
M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$4,008/yr
University of Johannesburg4,1(219)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Sustainable Urban Planning and Development
The purpose of the Master in Sustainable Urban Planning and Development from University of Johannesburg is to develop built environment professionals specialising in the sustainable planning, design, development and management of urban centres.
M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$2,858/yr
University of Kwazulu Natal3,7(136)
Durban, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide English Studies
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 English Studies at University of Kwazulu Natal.
Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$18,300/yr
University of Johannesburg4,1(219)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Industrial Policy (CW)
The purpose of the Master in Industrial Policy (CW) at University of Johannesburg is to develop the students’ intellectual competencies, intellectual independence and practical skills in the acquisition, analysis, interpretation and application of appropriate industrial policies to support the structural transformation of the economies of the continent.
M.Phil. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$2,858/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,1(402)
Online Top 5% in Worldwide Economics
The objective of the master in Economics of College of Economic and Management Sciences at University of South Africa (UNISA) is to provide relevant and functional qualifications of a high standard, quality tuition and a professional caring and valued customer service to all its stakeholders.
M.A. Part-time Online
$350/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(130)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Afrikaans and Dutch
In the Afrikaans and Dutch programme at the Stellenbosch University, students may choose between a 100% and a 66,6% thesis supplemented by six-month coursework (33,3%) overseas. The Universities of Leiden, Amsterdam, Utrecht, Tilburg and Nijmegen in the Netherlands and Ghent in Belgium are some of the most important universities with which we have exchange agreements.
M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$4,008/yr