Social Sciences

15.8k Master's degrees in Social Sciences

American Public University3,9(39)

Online

Psychology

Explore human behaviour including lifespan development, social and cultural diversity, personality, and psychopathology through the Psychology program at American Public University.

M.A. Full-time +2 Online

2 years$8,872/yr

Bond University3,9(22)

Gold Coast, Australia Top 5% in Worldwide

Communication

The Master of Communication from Bond University will take your skills to the next level, bring you up-to-date on the risks and opportunities of new and emerging media, and future-proof your career with the ability to adapt to work situations that have yet to be imagined.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$44,942/yr

San Diego State University4,5(35)

San Diego, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Psychology

The Master’s Degree in Psychology at San Diego State University prepares students for jobs that require the application of psychological knowledge to the workplace or to community settings. This involves training in theory, research, and practice. Although some students continue study for a Ph.D. degree, most accept challenging jobs in public, private, or non-profit field settings upon graduation.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$11,548/yr

Georgetown University4,5(50)

Washington, D. C., United States Top 2% in Worldwide

American Government

Combining theoretical insight with practical application, the Georgetown University's Master of Arts Program in American Government offers its students a rich, stimulating environment in which to understand the nature of American politics, to see it in action and to participate in the political and/or governmental system.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1½ year$52,413/yr

Florida State University4,4(380)

Tallahassee, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology at The Florida State University welcomes master’s degree-seeking students with an interest in archaeology, physical anthropology, and cultural anthropology.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$21,129/yr

University at Albany3,9(10)

Albany, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Become an expert in the scientific study of workplace issues facing individuals, teams and organizations in the Industrial and Organizational Psychology program of University at Albany.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$30,802/yr

University of Sussex4,0(67)

Brighton, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Psychological Methods

Gain a strong grounding in the methods and concepts of psychology and get advanced research training with this Psychological Methods degree offered at University of Sussex.

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

1 year$37,046/yr

Kean University4,2(5)

Elizabeth, United States

Communication Studies

The Communication Studies degree at Kean University offers students a multifaceted course of study that integrates both theoretical frameworks and practical approaches.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$36,828/yr

American University Washington DC3,9(164)

Washington, D. C., United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Justice, Law and Criminology

The Justice, Law and Criminology degree at American University Washington DC encourages you to examine the theories behind foundational institutions of justice and the rule of law. You will focus on the practical, academic, and strategic areas of law, criminology, criminal justice, and security.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$34,320/yr

University of Kwazulu Natal3,7(136)

Durban, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

Development Studies

The Development Studies degree at University of Kwazulu Natal aim to be world leaders in the study of the political economy of development and demography, and in the pursuit through research, training and activism of social and economic justice, both locally and globally.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$18,300/yr

University of Southern California4,1(63)

Los Angeles, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

LGBTQ Affirmative Care Graduate Certificate

The LGBTQ Affirmative Care Graduate Certificate program offered at University of Southern California provides advanced preparation for a career serving those in need. We train social workers who will provide life-enhancing services, just as we develop leaders who will influence policy to create a more just and humane world.

Master Full-time On-campus

$74,010/full

Louisiana State University4,2(19)

Baton Rouge, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness

The Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness programme from Louisiana State University offers the M.S. degree in three areas of study – Agribusiness Management, Natural Resource and Environmental Policy, and Agricultural Economics

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$29,770/yr

Lancaster University4,2(72)

Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Pre-Master's in Social Sciences and Law - Religious Studies

Prepare for entry to Pre-Master's in Social Sciences and Law - Religious Studies a wide range of subjects at Lancaster University International Study Centre, including law, design and a world top 3 linguistics program (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).

Pre-Master Full-time On-campus

½ year$21,373/full

Lancaster University4,2(72)

Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Pre-Master's in Social Sciences and Law - International Human Rights Law

Prepare for entry to Pre-Master's in Social Sciences and Law - International Human Rights Law a wide range of subjects at Lancaster University International Study Centre, including law, design and a world top 3 linguistics program (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).

Pre-Master Full-time On-campus

½ year$21,373/full

New York University4,3(114)

New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

International Relations

The International Relations program delivered at New York University is extremely focused on teaching. Our selective admissions process allows us to focus on the individual needs of our students.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$56,646/yr

University of Warsaw4,1(161)

Warsaw, Poland Top 2% in Worldwide

EU Energy and Climate Law

University of Warsaw's Graduate Programme in EU Energy and Climate Law is addressed to candidates who hold Bachelor’s degrees (undergraduate studies) from Poland or abroad. This is a full-time graduate Master’s programme. The language of instruction is English.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$2,208/yr

University of Dundee4,1(72)

Dundee, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Communication Design

Explore social, environmental, and political issues through visual storytelling. You will learn to drive change with illustration, graphic design, or comics.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$31,414/yr

London South Bank University4,0(56)

London, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

Psychology

An exceptionally versatile degree, the Psychology course from London South Bank University will provide you with a rich understanding of human behaviour and the processes that underlie learning, memory, social interactions, feelings, thinking and communication.

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

1 year$23,883/yr

Rice University4,4(19)

Houston, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Social Policy Evaluation

The Master of Social Policy Evaluation (MSPE) at Rice University is a 13-month, 30 credit, non-thesis master’s program.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year, 1 month$46,000/yr

The University of Iowa4,3(3)

Online Top 2% in Worldwide

Teaching, Leadership, and Cultural Competency

The Teaching, Leadership, and Cultural Competency at The University of Iowa is awarded by the Graduate College. The MA is a non-thesis degree offered online only.

M.A. Part-time Online

1 year, 8 months$32,776/yr