Social Sciences

15.8k Master's degrees in Social Sciences

Fisher College3,5(2)

Boston, United States

Counseling Psychology

The Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at the Fisher College is designed to provide students with a graduate level education, preparing them for employment in a variety of helping professions. Our program prepares graduates for mental health counseling licensure in Massachusetts and in other states.

M.A. Full-time Blended

2 years$23,640/yr

University of Cape Town4,1(158)

Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Development Studies

The Development Studies programme at the University of Cape Town prepares postgraduate students for entry into the professional development community.

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus

1½ year$3,071/yr

University of St Andrews4,4(21)

Saint Andrews, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Museum and Heritage Studies

The Museum and Heritage Studies programme at the University of St Andrews is for those looking to start a career in museum or gallery work, or for a mid-career change. Covers museums, galleries and heritage facilities, and includes collections care, exhibition planning and design, decolonial practice, environmental sustainability, and digital theory and practice.

M.Litt. Full-time On-campus

1 year$36,536/yr

Hochschule Bremen3,3(4)

Bremen, Germany

European Studies

The Master in European Studies at the International Graduate Center at Hochschule Bremen focuses on politics and economics, law and administration in Europe.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 yearFree

University of Geneva3,9(30)

Genève, Switzerland Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Children's Rights

This MAS in Children's Rights from the University of Geneva offers specialised theoretical and practical knowledge on children’s rights, with a particular emphasis on its international and interdisciplinary dimensions. It aims to deepen understanding of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and related implementation practices.

Master Full-time Blended

1 year, 11 months$10,040/yr

University of Zambia4,1(83)

Lusaka, Zambia Top 7% in Worldwide

Political Science

The Political Science program at University of Zambia is part of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. The purpose of the School was to alleviate the national manpower shortage in the fields of social sciences and humanities by providing a degree that would equip graduates to respond constructively and flexibly to the developing requirements of the public and private sectors.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

$23/yr

University of Birmingham4,2(61)

Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

African Studies (by research)

Join Birmingham's internationally renowned Department of African Studies and Anthropology and develop your own independent research project on Africa or its diasporas. Learn more at the African Studies (by research) programme from University of Birmingham.

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

1 year$31,419/yr

University of Nottingham4,3(124)

Nottingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Behavioural Economics

Through this Behavioural Economics programme at the University of Nottingham, you will be investigating the human and social factors influencing the decisions made by consumers, borrowers and investors.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 yearTuition not available

The City University of New York4,2(40)

New York City, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Spanish

The Spanish M.A. at The City University of New York is a 30-credit postgraduate programme designed for advanced linguistic and literary mastery. Available with flexible part-time study options, this degree focuses on Spanish American literature and theory to prepare students for doctoral research or professional global careers.

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

1 year$28,215/yr

Concordia University Montréal4,2(94)

Montréal, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Sociology programme at Concordia University Montréal is a two-year, full-time Master of Arts (M.A.) degree. This 45-credit course offers advanced training in diverse research methods and social theories. Students engage with contemporary social issues through dedicated thesis options at this prestigious institution.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$11,308/yr

Goldsmiths, University of London4,0(57)

London, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Race, Media and Social Justice

The programme in Race, Media and Social Justice, offered by Goldsmiths, University of London, will equip you with critical and theoretical tools to unpack and deepen your understanding of contemporary debates on race, ethnicity and racism.

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

1 year$29,551/yr

University of Miami4,4(13)

Miami, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Communication Studies - Health Communication

The goals of the Master of Arts program in Communication Studies - Health Communication at University of Miami are to provide students with a rigorous educational experience, to develop an advanced understanding of the human communication process, to increase awareness of the interdisciplinary nature of the communication field, and to develop oral, written, critical thinking, and research skills.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$63,456/yr

Jiangsu University3,9(23)

Zhenjiang, China Top 4% in Worldwide

Applied Economics

In recent years, the Applied Economics school at Jiangsu University has achieved a lot in its discipline constructions and curriculum constructions.

Master Full-time On-campus

3 years$3,235/yr

Saint Louis University4,1(35)

Saint Louis, United States +1 Top 4% in Worldwide

Political Science and Public Affairs

Political Science and Public Affairs from Saint Louis University allows academically talented students to advance their knowledge and analytical skills by focusing on an interdisciplinary problem-oriented area of interest within political science.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$42,000/yr

Arizona State University4,3(228)

Tempe, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Transborder Studies

Are you interested in immigration, migration and border issues in the U.S. or beyond? Do you want to work with border communities? This unique Transborder Studies MAS program from Arizona State University prepares you with an understanding of transborder, transnational and border issues locally, nationally and internationally.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$30,348/yr

University of Delhi4,2(214)

New Delhi, India Top 3% in Worldwide

Comparative Indian Literature

This Master's degree in Comparative Indian Literature is offered by the Department of Modern Indian languages and Literary Studies at the University of Delhi.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 yearsTuition not available

University of Cape Town4,1(158)

Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Political Communication

The Political Communication major is offered at University of Cape Town.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$3,071/yr

Azusa Pacific University4,1(33)

Pacific, United States

Counseling Psychology with Specialization in Children and Adolescents

Azusa Pacific University's Counseling Psychology with Specialization in Children and Adolescents MS program offers a transformative path. Equip yourself to guide young minds through challenges, using evidence-based approaches to foster growth and resilience.

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

2 years$24,000/yr

Wayne State University3,7(3)

Detroit, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Sociology

Sociology from Wayne State University prepares students for a Ph.D. program or professional careers through a challenging, comprehensive and integrated curriculum that trains students to (1) theorize from a variety of sociological perspectives and (2) analyze using a variety of methodologies.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$54,120/yr

Rhodes University4,2(28)

Grahamstown, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

Economics

The aim of the Economics program of Rhodes University is to help students develop appropriate mathematical tools necessary to represent and interpret information quantitatively. It also aims to develop certain skills and meaningful ways of thinking, reasoning and arguing with quantitative ideas in order to solve problems in any given context.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$2,109/yr