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281 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in South Africa

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University of South Africa (UNISA)4,1(402)
Online Top 5% in Worldwide

Biblical Archaeology

The master of Biblical 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
Stellenbosch University4,3(130)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Educational Policy Studies

The Educational Policy Studies program at Stellenbosch University aims to assist you as an educator to develop your critical understanding of education policy in the context of democratic transformation;

M.Ed. Full-time On-campus
1 year$4,008/yr
Cape Peninsula University of Technology4,0(75)
Cape Town, South Africa

PR and Communication

Cape Peninsula University of Technology offers you the chance to study PR and Communication at the Faculty of Informatics and Design.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$211/module
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(151)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Psychology

This Psychology programme offered by the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg offers three research-related MA degrees: MA in Psychology by Research (Dissertation), MA in the field of Psychology by Coursework and Research Report, MA in the field of Social and Psychological Research by Coursework and Research Report.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$3,960/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,1(402)
Online Top 5% in Worldwide

Ancient Near Eastern Studies

The master of Ancient Near Eastern Studies 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
Rhodes University4,2(28)
Grahamstown, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

Chinese Studies

Chinese Studies 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 Kwazulu Natal3,7(136)
Durban, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

Child Care and Protection Law

The School of Law at University of Kwazulu Natal offers an LLM programme in Child Care and Protection Law.

LL.M. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$18,300/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(326)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Archaeology

Archaeology 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
1 year$5,068/yr
University of Kwazulu Natal3,7(136)
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

Psychology

Psychology graduates at University of Kwazulu Natal have a wide range of career options open to them, and there is a broad range of settings within which psychological training can be applied.  

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$18,300/yr
Tshwane University of Technology4,3(37)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 8% in Worldwide

Public Affairs

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be considered for the Public Affairs programme from Tshwane University of Technology.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 yearTuition not available
University of the Western Cape4,1(90)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide

Anthropology

Anthropology from the University of the Western Cape is immensely challenging and exciting, generally aiming to understand culture and how societies work. 

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$6,958/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(151)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Master of Arts in the field of Sociology by 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
University of Pretoria4,2(326)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Environmental Economics (Coursework)

At Environmental Economics (Coursework) from University of Pretoria we strive to continuously improve our high impact research and significantly address the national shortage of PhD graduates that respond to global and local challenges.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus
1 year$3,620/yr
University of Kwazulu Natal3,7(136)
Durban, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

Criminology and Forensic Studies

This Criminology and Forensic Studies programme from University of Kwazulu Natal area provides expert knowledge to deal effectively with crime, victimisation and conflict and to promote a democratic and just society with a human rights ethos as set out in the South African Constitution and Bill of Rights and other relevant international legal frameworks and treaties.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$18,300/yr
University of Kwazulu Natal3,7(136)
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa +1 Top 3% in Worldwide

Political Science

Students in the Political Science programme from University of Kwazulu Natal are encouraged to conduct research and publish at this stage of their studies.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$18,300/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(326)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Spanish

Spanish 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$5,068/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(151)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Transnational Literary and Cultural Studies

The Master of Arts in the field of Transnational Literary and Cultural Studies from 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 yearTuition not available
University of Cape Town4,1(160)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Theories of Justice and Inequality

Housed in the Department of Sociology, the Theories of Justice and Inequality programme at the University of Cape Town was conceptualised and initiated as an interdisciplinary programme in collaboration with the Poverty and Inequality Initiative (PII).

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus
2 years$3,053/yr
University of Johannesburg4,1(219)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Geography

The Geography program is offered by University of Johannesburg.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 yearsTuition not available
University of Johannesburg4,1(219)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

South African and International Taxation

The purpose of the South African and International Taxation program from University of Johannesburg is to develop applied specialised competencies in mastering, interpretation, understanding, analysis and application of taxation principles in the taxation field.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 yearTuition not available

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