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281 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in South Africa

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

International Taxation (Coursework)

The mission of the International Taxation (Coursework) programme from University of Pretoria is to advance relevant knowledge and develop employable, innovative and diverse graduates to co-create value for society.

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus
1 year$3,620/yr
University of Johannesburg4,1(219)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Communication Studies

The purpose of this Master of Arts in Communication Studies at University of Johannesburg is to explore a wide range of forms of human communication from a variety of perspectives that connect the local and the global and are rooted in African contexts and experiences.

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

Psychology

The Master of Arts in Psychology at University of Johannesburg is located within a dynamic, research-oriented environment within the Psychology Department. 

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 yearTuition not available
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,1(402)
Online Top 5% in Worldwide

Security Management

The master in Security Management 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.Sc. Part-time Online
$350/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(327)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Public Management and Policy

Public Management and Policy from University of Pretoria aspires to be at the cutting edge of economic, financial and management education.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$2,842/yr
University of Kwazulu Natal3,7(136)
Durban, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

French

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 French at University of Kwazulu Natal.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$18,300/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(130)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Intercultural Communication

The Department of General Linguistics, which offers the Intercultural Communication at the Stellenbosch University is situated in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. The Department offers undergraduate modules in General Linguistics and Applied English Language Studies (AELS). 

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

African Languages

African Languages 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

Childcare and Protection

The Childcare and Protection programme at University of Kwazulu Natal aims to equip candidates with a broad range of interdisciplinary skills and knowledge relating to children’s issues. 

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$18,300/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(130)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Agricultural Economics

Join the MScAgric in Agricultural Economics programme offered by Stellenbosch University, at the Faculty of AgriSciences.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$4,008/yr
University of Johannesburg4,1(219)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Industrial Psychology (CW)

The Master in Industrial Psychology (CW) at University of Johannesburg qualification may allow access to an internship which may eventually lead to registration as an Industrial Psychologist with the Professional Board for Psychology of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). 

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$2,858/yr
University of Johannesburg4,1(219)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Public Management and Governance

The purpose of the Public Management and Governance program at University of Johannesburg is to provide students the tools and skills to effectively and independently apply research methodology skills and all the related activities thereto, to prepare a research proposal, dissertation and report the results for academic submission.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 yearTuition not available
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,1(402)
Online Top 5% in Worldwide

International Politics

The master of International Politics 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 Johannesburg4,1(219)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Marketing Communication

The Marketing Communication program is offered by University of Johannesburg.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 yearTuition not available
Rhodes University4,2(28)
Grahamstown, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

Psychology

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

Criminology and Security Management

The master in Criminology and Security Management 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.Sc. Part-time Online
$350/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(130)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Military Geography (Option A)

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 A) programme at the Stellenbosch University.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$4,008/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(152)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Environmental and Energy Economics

The Environmental and Energy Economics programme offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg aims to train economists with a set of skills to be used in the applied economic analysis that inform environmental and energy policies aimed at remedying market failures in these sectors.

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

Critical Diversity Studies

This Critical Diversity Studies MA programme from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg aims to enhance your abilities to analyse, interpret, challenge, and contribute to the crucial issues of diversity and how these relate to social justice.   

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$3,202/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(130)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

German (Research)

The one year German (Research) programme at the Stellenbosch University entails the writing of a thesis topic in German which is selected by the student in close consultation with the Department.

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

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