Social SciencesSouth Africa

302 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in South Africa

School for International Training4,0(1)

Cape Town, South Africa +2

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 the Western Cape4,2(86)

Cape Town, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide

Psychology (Thesis)

At Psychology (Thesis) from the University of the Western Cape, you'll use the knowledge and research to impact society.

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

2 years$3,504/yr

Stellenbosch University4,4(119)

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$4,151/yr

University of Cape Town4,1(151)

Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Development Finance

The Development Finance program at University of Cape Town will give you the ability to conduct high-level research and engage in the policy decision-making process in development finance institutions, government, NGOs and the private sector.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$3,920/yr

Stellenbosch University4,4(119)

Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Agricultural Economics

Join the MScAgric in Agricultural Economics programme offered by Stellenbosch University, at the Faculty of AgriSciences.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$3,777/yr

Stellenbosch University4,4(119)

Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Military Geography (Option A)

The Faculty of Military Science is based at Saldanha, on the West Coast of South Africa, where it is housed in the South African Military Academy. The institution offers education and training for members of the Department of Defence at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, such as the Military Geography (Option A) programme at the Stellenbosch University.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$1,914/yr

University of Pretoria4,1(177)

Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

African Languages

African Languages 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

1 year$30,032/yr

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(141)

Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Political Studies

The Master of Arts in the field of Political Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

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

1 year$4,069/yr

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(141)

Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Psychology

This Psychology programme offered by the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg offers three research-related MA degrees: MA in Psychology by Research (Dissertation), MA in the field of Psychology by Coursework and Research Report, MA in the field of Social and Psychological Research by Coursework and Research Report.

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

1 year$4,917/yr

Stellenbosch University4,4(119)

Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

English Studies

The Department of English, which offers the English Studies programme at the Stellenbosch University, focuses on the study of local and international literature written in English, and also offers elective courses in literary, film and cultural studies as well as creative writing.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$4,151/yr

University of Johannesburg4,2(200)

Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Communication Studies

The purpose of this Master of Arts in Communication Studies at University of Johannesburg is to explore a wide range of forms of human communication from a variety of perspectives that connect the local and the global and are rooted in African contexts and experiences.

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

1 year$2,521/yr

Stellenbosch University4,4(119)

Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Socio-Informatics

The MA Socio-Informatics programme at the Stellenbosch University develops research capacity in socio-Informatics by means of an independent research project under supervision, which culminates in the writing of a thesis.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$4,151/yr

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(141)

Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Media Studies

This Media Studies MA programme from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg develops your critical thinking ability and research skills.

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

1 year$4,069/yr

University of Johannesburg4,2(200)

Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Development Studies

The Faculty of Humanities is offering a Master of Arts in Development Studies at University of Johannesburg.

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

1 year$2,521/yr

University of Pretoria4,1(177)

Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Medical Criminalistics

Medical Criminalistics from University of Pretoria aims to maintain health standards through quality education, research and community service.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$3,003/yr

Stellenbosch University4,4(119)

Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Security and Africa Studies (Option A)

The Faculty of Military Science is based at Saldanha, on the West Coast of South Africa, where it is housed in the South African Military Academy. The institution offers education and training for members of the Department of Defence at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, such as the Security and Africa Studies (Option A) programme at the Stellenbosch University.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$3,920/yr

University of Pretoria4,1(177)

Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Political Science

Political Science from University of Pretoria provides a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication and problem-solving.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$30,032/yr

University of Pretoria4,1(177)

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$5,409/yr

University of Pretoria4,1(177)

Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (Coursework)

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (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$5,409/yr

University of Pretoria4,1(177)

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$3,986/yr