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281 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in South Africa
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Agricultural Economics (Coursework)
Agricultural Economics (Coursework) from University of Pretoria aspires to be at the cutting edge of economic, financial and management education.
Afrikaans and Netherlandic Studies
The program in Afrikaans and Netherlandic Studies at Rhodes University to promote and advance scholarship in African languages.
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.
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.
Religion and Culture
The Religion and Culture program at Stellenbosch University is for those who want to specialise.
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.
Economic Development
The Economic Development programme at the University of Cape Town is offered at the Faculty of Commerce.
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.
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.
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).