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281 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in South Africa

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Stellenbosch University4,3(130)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Economics

The Master of Commerce (MCom) in Economics program at Stellenbosch University covers the fields of economic theory and policy on an advanced level. The programme is intended for students who aspire to become professional economists with a sound grasp of analytic techniques and a capacity for research.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$4,008/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(326)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

International Relations

International Relations 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 Western Cape4,1(90)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide

Sociology

Sociology from the University of the Western Cape is an established social science discipline.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$6,958/yr
Rhodes University4,2(28)
Grahamstown, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

Geography

The aim of the Geography 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 Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(151)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Economics

Apply to the Master of Commerce by coursework and research report in Economics from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg if you wan to Acquire advanced knowledge of Economic theory and conduct your own research.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$4,804/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(151)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

African Literature

The Master of African Literature offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg  in the field of African Literature is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree. Students adopt perspectives that take seriously our location in southern Africa while also taking into account the global relevance of African literary practice.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$3,202/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(151)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Archaeology

The Master of Archaeology at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is interested in attracting students from all over the world who will be able to participate in research work in a country that is undergoing rapid transformation and change.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 yearTuition not available
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(151)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

French and Francophone Studies

The Master of Arts in French and Francophone Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in the field of French and Francophone Studies 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

Criminology

Criminology 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 Johannesburg4,1(219)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Competition and Economic Regulation (CW)

The purpose of the Competition and Economic Regulation (CW) program at University of Johannesburg is to equip students with the specialist knowledge and skills required to undertake rigorous economic analysis in competition and regulatory matters, contributing to the sub-field of applied economics.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$2,858/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(151)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Cultural Policy and Management

The focus of the MA programme in Cultural Policy and Management at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is on interactive seminars, guest lectures on contemporary issues in the cultural sector and excursions. The MA can be taken either as Dissertation or Coursework and Research Report

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$3,202/yr
University of Kwazulu Natal3,7(136)
Durban, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

Community Health Nursing

The vision of the Community Health Nursing programme from University of Kwazulu Natal is to establish itself as a centre of excellence in Nursing and Midwifery education in Africa and the rest of the World.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$18,300/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,1(402)
Online Top 5% in Worldwide

Italian

The master of Italian 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 the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(151)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

International Economic Law

This International Economic Law LLM programme from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg focuses on issues of multilateral cooperation; international accountability; responsibility to protect and Global South approaches to international law.

LL.M. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$4,159/yr
University of Johannesburg4,1(219)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Innovation and Development

The purpose of the Innovation and Development program at University of Johannesburg is to develop intellectual competencies and practical skills in understanding the role of innovation and technological change in creating and addressing various development problems in the process of structural transformation and broader development.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$1,429/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,1(402)
Online Top 5% in Worldwide

Psychology of Education

The master in Psychology of Education at University of South Africa (UNISA)  is committed to reaching out to all of humanity by providing scholarship, service, learning and continuous professional development opportunities to aspirant and serving educators, managers and policy makers, and other practitioners in education at home and abroad. 

M.Ed. Part-time Online
$350/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(326)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Heritage and Cultural Sciences - Heritage and Cultural Tourism (Coursework)

Heritage and Cultural Sciences - Heritage and Cultural Tourism (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.  

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$5,068/yr
University of Cape Town4,1(160)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Development Finance

The Development Finance program at University of Cape Town will give you the ability to conduct high-level research and engage in the policy decision-making process in development finance institutions, government, NGOs and the private sector.

Master Full-time On-campus
2 years$10,687/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,1(402)
Online Top 5% in Worldwide

French

The master of French 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)
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

Gender Studies

The University of Kwazulu Natal's Gender Studies Programme, the first academic department of its kind in South Africa has a rich history. 

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$18,300/yr

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