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

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

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

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 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 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

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(141)

Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Interdisciplinary Global Change Studies

The Masters of Science by coursework and research report in Interdisciplinary Global Change Studies (MSc) from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg aims to enhance capacity for multi-, inter- and transdisciplinary research in the area of global and climate change.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$3,035/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

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

Extractive Industry Law in Africa (Coursework)

This Extractive Industry Law in Africa (Coursework) course from University of Pretoria is a selection-based programme and only selected applicants will be admitted to the programme and respective modules.

LL.M. Full-time On-campus

1 year$3,986/yr

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(141)

Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Community-based Counselling

The Master of Arts in Community-based Counselling offered at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a full-time degree taken over 2 years.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$3,119/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

Archaeology

The Master of Archaeology at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is interested in attracting students from all over the world who will be able to participate in research work in a country that is undergoing rapid transformation and change.

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

1 year$2,569/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 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

Interdisciplinary Digital Knowledge Economy Studies

The Interdisciplinary Digital Knowledge Economy Studies offered by University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a postgraduate academic qualification that provides capacity to operate in Africa's dynamic ICT ecosystem and digital knowledge economy.

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

1 year$2,569/yr

University of Kwazulu Natal3,7(128)

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 Pretoria4,1(177)

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$30,032/yr