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101 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Switzerland
Economics (MEcon)
Are you a dedicated and individual person, looking to understand and analyse economic interrelations? The Economics (MEcon) degree course is delivered at University of St. Gallen (HSG) .
Social Anthropology
The MASA program at the University of Bern addresses all the varied aspects of Social Anthropology. The program also focuses on innovative research in both traditional areas, such as kinship, social exchange, religious and ritual practices, ethnicity, material culture and the human-environment relationship, and new fields such as gender studies and the anthropology of climate change.
Eastern European Studies
Students in the Eastern European Studies program at the University of Bern learn about the specific political and social problems in East European societies, which are still in the midst of a transformation.
Science, Technology and Policy
Looking to deepen your natural sciences or engineering knowledge and address grand societal challenges? The Science, Technology and Policy program at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology will prepare you to tackle real-world issues with scientific and policy expertise.
English Literature and Linguistics
The English Literature and Linguistics course from University of Zurich expands on the Bachelor's study program.
Project and Change Management
The internationally accredited MBA degree of Zurich Elite Business School (ZEBS) enables students to undertake a world-class MBA programme in Project and Change Management.
International Security
The Master of Advanced Studies in International Security at the University of Geneva responds to the changing needs of policy-practitioner participants and its inception and gestation itself reflects a transforming security landscape.
Critical Urbanisms
The English-language master's program Critical Urbanisms at the University of Basel trains a new generation of graduates who are capable of bridging the rifts between city and country as well as north and south in order to better understand the complexity of urban living environments in the 21st century and the extraordinary challenges to tackle the current urbanization.

Master of International Management with specialization in International Relations
The Master of International Management with specialization in International Relations from Geneva Business School offers you an unique hands-on experience needed to take your undergraduate degree to the next level. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and tools, your degree will comprehensively prepare you for a lasting career in international organisations and NGOs
Political Science
The Political Science course at University of Zurich deals with political decision making processes and social dynamics, and the underlying structures of power and domination.
International History and Politics
An all-round education is what awaits you at International History and Politics (IHP) from Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies. You will study today’s international affairs and new diplomacies in their historical context; obtain world-regional expertise; and acquire critical practice-related intellectual skills.
International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
The LLM in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights at the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights is one of the most innovative and intellectually challenging programmes in international humanitarian law and human rights offered today.
International Relations
Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations' Master of International Relations (MIR) program focuses on preparing individuals for a successful career within the public and private sectors, principally through its combined theoretical and practical approach.
Geography - Geographic Information Science
One earth - many worlds: The earth and its diverse environments are at the focus of studying the Geography - Geographic Information Science program from University of Zurich.
Economics and Management
The General Master’s in Economics and Management programme offers a wide range of courses in economics and management. Like the BA in Economics and Management at the University of Lucerne, this study programme also incorporates economics, business studies and quantitative methodologies.
Economics and Management - Market-oriented Management
Do you have an interest in business management topics and want to help actively shape corporate decisions in the future? If so, this is the right master’s programme for you! Master Specialisation Economics and Management - Market-oriented Management is offered at University of Lucerne.
Humanitarian Action
This Master in Humanitarian Action programme at University of Geneva is a unique blended learning postgraduate course on humanitarian action providing current and future humanitarian professionals with the managerial, theoretical and practical skills needed to optimize responses to humanitarian crises.
Biology - Anthropology
The Biology - Anthropology course from University of Zurich investigates the basic evolutionary and biological processes that led to the evolution of man
Development Studies
The Development Studies programme of Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies is an intensive two-year study programme that offers an interdisciplinary approach to development. This programme provides students with a sound understanding of the local and global processes that define the politics and practices of international development.
International Economics
The International Economics programme of Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, known in-house (and for historical reasons) as the MIS, is a rigorous two-year degree that equips students with state-of-the-art, policy-relevant training. The programme is organised into three tracks: (i) International Finance, (ii) Development and (iii) International Trade.