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281 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in South Africa

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Diplomacy and International Relations

Prepare for a career in global, regional, and international affairs or diplomacy to address some of the most critical issues facing the planet in the Diplomacy and International Relations program from School for International Training.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$30,298/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(325)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Law and Political Justice (Coursework)

The Law and Political Justice (Coursework) programme from University of Pretoria is awarded once a student has successfully completed courses in research methodology, three 30-credit modules prescribed for the particular programme, the submission of a research proposal and the submission of a mini-dissertation.

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus
1 year$3,655/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(128)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Transport Economics

The Department of Logistics, which offers the Transport Economics, is one of several departments within Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, and is also the oldest tertiary academic department in South Africa to provide training in transport and logistics.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$3,917/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(325)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Research Psychology (Coursework)

Research Psychology (Coursework) 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
2 years$4,952/yr
London School of Economics and Political Science4,4(82)
Cape Town, South Africa +1 Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Global Media and Communications (LSE and UCT)

The Global Media and Communications (LSE and UCT) programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science is a prestigious two-year double degree. This full-time M.Sc. offers a global perspective on media systems, combining rigorous academic study in London and Cape Town for a unique public education experience.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus
2 years$38,842/yr
Cape Peninsula University of Technology4,0(73)
Cape Town, South Africa

Communication and Media

Cape Peninsula University of Technology offers you the chance to study Communication and Media at the Faculty of Informatics and Design.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$206/module
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(149)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Governance (Public Policy)

Examine approaches to Public Policy and conduct your own research with the Governance (Public Policy) programme offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. 

Master Part-time On-campus
2 years$2,606/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(325)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Political Science (Coursework)

University of Pretoria offers you the chance to study Political Science (Coursework) at the Faculty of Humanities.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$4,834/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(149)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Child Health (Neurodevelopment)

The Child Health (Neurodevelopment) programme offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a 3-year full-time block-release degree

M.Sc. Part-time On-campus
3 years$1,185/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(128)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Psychology

The Psychology programmes at the Stellenbosch University are based on research leading to a thesis in the case of the master's or a dissertation in the case of the doctorate, contributing 100% to the final mark.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$3,917/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,1(401)
Online Top 5% in Worldwide

Psychology

The master of Psychology 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
$342/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,1(401)
Online Top 5% in Worldwide

Ancient Near Eastern Studies

The master of Ancient Near Eastern Studies 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
$342/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,1(401)
Online Top 5% in Worldwide

Communication Science

The master of Communication Science  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
$342/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,1(401)
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
$342/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,1(401)
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
$342/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,1(401)
Online Top 5% in Worldwide

Archaeology

The master of Archaeology 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
$342/yr
University of Kwazulu Natal3,7(136)
Durban, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

Child Care and Protection

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 Child Care and Protection at University of Kwazulu Natal.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$18,300/yr
University of Kwazulu Natal3,7(136)
Durban, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

Community Development

The Community Development programme from University of Kwazulu Natal brings together researchers and academics from a wide range of disciplines concerned with broad issues of development and the built environment.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$18,300/yr
University of Kwazulu Natal3,7(136)
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

Psychology

Psychology graduates from University of Kwazulu Natal have a wide range of career options open to them, and there is a broad range of settings within which psychological training can be applied. 

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$18,300/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(325)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Industrial Sociology and Labour Studies

Industrial Sociology and Labour Studies from University of Pretoria provides a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication and problem-solving.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$4,952/yr

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