Social Sciences

15.7k Master's degrees in Social Sciences

Edgewood University

Madison, United States

Thanatology

Both an academic and applied discipline, thanatology is the study of dying, death, loss, and grief. Thanatologists are individuals who have been specifically trained in the dying and grieving process.This Thanatology program from Edgewood University prepares you for employment or volunteer work in a variety of settings where care for the dying and/or grieving is important.

M.Sc. Full-time Blended

1 year$15,000/yr

University of Warwick4,3(141)

Coventry, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Intercultural Communication

Work alongside specialist experts on the MPhil/PhD in Intercultural Communication. Research your chosen area of culture, language and communication at the University of Warwick's Department of Applied Linguistics, ranked 3rd in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.

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

3 years$34,817/yr

University of Plymouth4,2(104)

Plymouth, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Social Research

Immerse yourself in the social sciences with this MSc Social Research offered by the University of Plymouth, designed to spark curiosity and advance research.

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

1 year$26,193/yr

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee3,8(14)

Milwaukee, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Sustainable Peacebuilding

The Sustainable Peacebuilding programme at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a professional Master’s degree designed for those tackling complex global challenges. This on-campus course offers flexible durations of 15 months to three years, focusing on systems thinking and restorative practices through a transdisciplinary lens.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$27,090/yr

University of Utah4,6(14)

Salt Lake City, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Communication

At Communication from University of Utah we provide rigorous theoretical and methodological training across the spectrum of communication studies.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$19,708/yr

Duke University4,2(28)

Durham, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Economics and Computation

The Master in Economics and Computation program offered by Duke University combines the strengths of the Departments of Economics and Computer Science to educate students in these important computational skills linked to economics, and to prepare them for Ph.D. studies or careers in economics, finance, government, and business.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$67,724/yr

University of Minnesota4,2(48)

Online Top 3% in Worldwide

Applied Child and Adolescent Development

Learn how to draw on developmental science to address the needs of children and adolescents in advocacy, community, and health care settings with the Applied Child and Adolescent Development program at the University of Minnesota.

M.A. Part-time Online

$16,776/yr

Minnesota State University Mankato4,3(17)

Mankato, United States

Gender and Women's Studies

The Gender and Women's Studies at Minnesota State University Mankato contributes to feminist and social concerns through undergraduate and graduate degree programs and courses.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$15,178/yr

Eastern Illinois University3,4(10)

Charleston, United States

School Counseling

School counseling is a dynamic profession, in which new, exciting things happen every day. Those wanting a career where they are not doing the same thing every day can look toward the School Counseling program at Eastern Illinois University for that excitement.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$30,560/yr

Jamia Millia Islamia4,0(30)

Delhi, India Top 4% in Worldwide

Political Science

The M.A. Political Science Programme at Jamia Millia Islamia besides offering advanced knowledge in core areas of political science, focuses on specific area studies courses and foreign policy papers with special emphasis on the analytical and methodological aspects of the Discipline.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$1,800/yr

University of Wolverhampton4,2(100)

Walsall, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

Secondary Education - Geography

The Postgraduate Certificate in Secondary Education - Geography at University of Wolverhampton provides a high standard of training for those preparing to take up a teaching post in the secondary school sector. The course complies with the statutory guidance from the Department for Education for Initial Teacher Training courses.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time On-campus

1 year$21,485/yr

Marywood University3,7(7)

Scranton, United States

Psychology (General and Theoretical)

Students who study Psychology (General and Theoretical) at Marywood University possess a great deal of information that can be transferred to the world of work, making psychology majors some of the most sought-after prospects by employment recruiters.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$22,200/yr

The Chinese University of Hong Kong3,9(13)

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Social Welfare

Social Welfare from The Chinese University of Hong Kong is a research-oriented programme. Students may research an area of career/personal interest to them. Students have to indicate in the application their intention to pursue either the MPhil (Master of Philosophy) stream or the PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) stream.

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

3 years$6,002/yr

Johns Hopkins University4,6(49)

Baltimore, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Social and Behavioral Interventions

The Social and Behavioral Interventions from Johns Hopkins University conducts research and training on the development, implementation and evaluation of social science-based public health interventions to benefit the underserved globally and locally.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1½ year$68,592/yr

University of Connecticut4,4(28)

Storrs, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Anthropology

The Anthropology Department at University of Connecticut offers courses, lab and field-based training, individualized mentoring, and research opportunities to help students grow as anthropologists, scholars, and individuals.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$41,424/yr

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam4,2(131)

Amsterdam, Netherlands Top 1% in Worldwide

Law and Politics of International Security

The Law and Politics of International Security programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam that combines the study of law and politics with a focus on international security may be just what you’re looking for.

LL.M. Full-time On-campus

1 year$28,863/yr

London School of Economics and Political Science4,4(82)

London, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Political Science (Political Behaviour)

The Political Science (Political Behaviour) master programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science offers an intensive 12-month full-time curriculum. This public study mode course provides advanced methodological training and deep insights into citizen opinions and electoral engagement across the globe.

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

1 year$38,820/yr

Lancaster University4,2(71)

Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Defence and Security

This Defence and Security course from Lancaster University equips you to comprehend, analyse and address today’s defence and security challenges, preparing you to pursue or develop a career in government or the defence industry, think tanks and policy making, journalism or the armed forces.

Postgraduate Diploma Full-time +2 On-campus

10 monthsTuition not available

Victoria University of Wellington4,1(73)

Wellington, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide

Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Science in Society

Gain a more in-depth understanding of your scientific subject area and boost your career opportunities with Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Science in Society program from Victoria University of Wellington.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$26,657/yr

Sultan Qaboos University4,1(32)

Muscat, Oman Top 3% in Worldwide

Archaeology

Master of Arts in Archaeology is offered at the Sultan Qaboos University. The student should identify the research problem in consultation with the supervisor, which normally takes place in the last of coursework semester.

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

2 years$9,103/yr