Social SciencesSouth Africa

281 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in South Africa

University of Cape Town4,1(160)

Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

People Management

The purpose of the People Management programme at the University of Cape Town is to explore these complexities. The programme is based on a triangulated approach to learning where students apply lecture content to their current workplace. In this way, students will be encouraged to reflect on‚ and assess‚ the effect of their studies in their applied context.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$4,430/yr

University of the Western Cape4,1(90)

Cape Town, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide

Psychology (Thesis)

At Psychology (Thesis) 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 the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(151)

Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Media Studies

This Media Studies MA programme from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg develops your critical thinking ability and research skills.

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

Interdisciplinary Arts and Culture Studies

Interdisciplinary Arts and Culture Studies from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg offers an opportunity to engage with the ways in which the worlds of work and artistic practice increasingly reflect dissolving boundaries between traditional disciplines in the arts, humanities, commerce, science and technology.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$2,550/yr

University of Pretoria4,2(326)

Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Afrikaans

Afrikaans 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)

Durban, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

Politics, Philosophy and Economics

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 Politics, Philosophy and Economics at University of Kwazulu Natal.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$18,300/yr

Tshwane University of Technology4,3(37)

Pretoria, South Africa Top 8% in Worldwide

Organisational Leadership

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

Master Full-time On-campus

1 yearTuition not available

University of Pretoria4,2(326)

Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Socio-economic Rights (Coursework)

Socio-economic Rights (Coursework) from University of Pretoria is increasingly becoming multifaceted and in certain areas more global.

LL.M. Full-time On-campus

1 year$3,741/yr

Stellenbosch University4,3(130)

Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Military Geography (Option B)

The Faculty of Military Science is based at Saldanha, on the West Coast of South Africa, where it is housed in the South African Military Academy. The institution offers education and training for members of the Department of Defence at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, such as the Military Geography (Option B) programme at the Stellenbosch University.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$4,008/yr

University of South Africa (UNISA)4,1(402)

Online Top 5% in Worldwide

Police Science

The master in Police Science at University of South Africa (UNISA) provides comprehensive open distance learning in a socially responsible and distinctive manner that produces excellent scholarship and research, provides quality tuition and fosters active community engagement.

M.A. Part-time Online

$350/yr

University of Kwazulu Natal3,7(136)

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

Culture, Media and Society

CCMS at University of Kwazulu Natal offers a range of postgraduate degrees (Honours, MA, PHD) in the Southern African region’s premier graduate research and educational unit in Culture, Media and Society.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$18,300/yr

University of Kwazulu Natal3,7(136)

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

Sociology

We would encourage our students to take their studies seriously, to engage with us as staff, and to see a future in the discipline beyond the first degree. Graduate studies (Honours and Masters) in Sociology at University of Kwazulu Natal allow you to qualify in greater depth than a first degree allows.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$18,300/yr

University of Johannesburg4,1(219)

Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Sociology (CW)

The Sociology (CW) program at University of Johannesburg is offered by the Department of Sociology, a part of the Faculty of Humanities.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$2,858/yr

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(152)

Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Governance (Development and Economics)

The Governance (Development and Economics) programme is offered on a part or full time basis at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

Master Part-time On-campus

2 years$2,666/yr

University of South Africa (UNISA)4,1(402)

Online Top 5% in Worldwide

Master of Arts in Social and Behavioural Studies (HIV-AIDS)

We offer our students at University of South Africa (UNISA) a Master of Arts in Social and Behavioural Studies (HIV-AIDS).

M.A. Part-time Online

$350/yr

University of Pretoria4,2(326)

Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Biblical Studies - Old Testament and Hebrew Scriptures

This Biblical Studies - Old Testament and Hebrew Scriptures programme from University of Pretoria offers the student with a four-year BDiv, a BThHons or equivalent qualification, the opportunity of theological specialisation and research at master’s level.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$2,842/yr

School for International Training4,0(1)

Cape Town, South Africa +2

Diplomacy and International Relations

Prepare for a career in global, regional, and international affairs or diplomacy to address some of the most critical issues facing the planet in the Diplomacy and International Relations program from School for International Training.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$30,298/yr

University of Johannesburg4,1(219)

Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Psychology

The primary purpose of a major in Psychology at University of Johannesburg is to provide students with a broad-based and cohesive knowledge of the field which, itself, serves as a foundation for several other disciplines taught at the tertiary level.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 yearTuition not available

University of Pretoria4,2(326)

Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Political Science

Political Science 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$2,842/yr

Stellenbosch University4,3(130)

Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Practical Theology - Community Development

Stellenbosch University's Practical Theology - Community Development programme is presented part-time over a period of two years

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$4,008/yr