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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

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
University of Cape Town4,1(160)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Public Policy and Administration

The Public Policy and Administration programme at the University of Cape Town aims to help students become more effective as policy makers, public servants, researchers or policy analysts. We are also interested in developing the next generation of public policy and administration scholars.

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus
2 years$3,053/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(326)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Geography and Environmental Science

At Geography and Environmental Science 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$2,842/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(130)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Ancient Cultures

The  Ancient Cultures programme at the Stellenbosch University focuses on the cultures of the ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern worlds, the interrelatedness of these cultures and their influence on the modern world.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$4,008/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(151)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Italian Studies

The Master of Arts in the field of Italian Studies (MA) from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a 1 year full-time or 2 year 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

Social Anthropology

The department, which offers the Social Anthropology programme at the Stellenbosch University, enjoys an excellent reputation as a centre of expertise in the teaching of social theory and research methodology within and across sociology and social anthropology, etc.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$4,008/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 the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(151)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Interdisciplinary Global Change Studies

The Masters of Science by coursework and research report in Interdisciplinary Global Change Studies (MSc) from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg aims to enhance capacity for multi-, inter- and transdisciplinary research in the area of global and climate change.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus
1 year$2,673/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(326)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Sociology (Coursework)

Sociology (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 Pretoria4,2(326)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Agricultural Economics (Coursework)

Agricultural Economics (Coursework) from University of Pretoria aspires to be at the cutting edge of economic, financial and management education.

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus
2 years$3,620/yr
Rhodes University4,2(28)
Grahamstown, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

Afrikaans and Netherlandic Studies

The program in Afrikaans and Netherlandic Studies at Rhodes University to promote and advance scholarship in African languages.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$2,097/yr
University of Cape Town4,1(160)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Taxation in the field of South African Income Tax

The Taxation in the field of South African Income Tax programme at the University of Cape Town aims to equip successful candidates with the knowledge and skills to be well rounded, competent practitioners in the tax field and, to prepare for tax litigation.

Master Part-time On-campus
2 years$4,838/yr
University of Cape Town4,1(160)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Global Studies

The Global Studies programme at the University of Cape Town is offered in partnership with the Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg and Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

Master Full-time On-campus
$3,053/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(130)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Religion and Culture

The Religion and Culture program at Stellenbosch University is for those who want to specialise.

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus
1 year$4,008/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(151)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

International Relations

Apply to the Master of Arts in the field of International Relations from the  University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg  if you want to gain advanced knowledge in the field of International Relations in preparation for a career in diplomacy or public service.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$3,202/yr
University of Cape Town4,1(160)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Economic Development

The Economic Development programme at the University of Cape Town is offered at the Faculty of Commerce.

Master Full-time On-campus
2 years$3,166/yr
University of the Western Cape4,1(90)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide

Industrial Psychology

Industrial Psychology from the University of the Western Cape is for you if you have a mind for business and a heart for people.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$6,958/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(130)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Industrial Psychology

Stellenbosch University's Industrial Psychology spans over one year. The number of students selected can be influenced by, for example, staff capacity and the availability ofresources within the Department, as well as academic merit and University transformation objectives. 

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$4,008/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(130)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Psych

If you successfully complete Stellenbosch University's Psych programme as well as the subsequent twelve-month, prescribed internship, you will be able to register as an educational psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). 

M.Ed. Full-time On-campus
1 year$4,008/yr

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