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281 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in South Africa
School for International Training4,0(1)
Cape Town, South Africa +2Diplomacy 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
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
University of Johannesburg4,2(214)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Employment Relations
The purpose of the Employment Relations program at University of Johannesburg is to develop the intellectual and professional skills that provide the student with the opportunity to show evidence of independent and original scientific work.
Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 yearTuition not available
University of Johannesburg4,2(214)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Human Resource Development
The purpose of the Human Resource Development program from University of Johannesburg is to develop applied competencies and practical skills in the acquisition, interpretation and reflection on, related Research Methodology, and proper written and/or oral communication of the research process and findings.
Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 yearTuition not available
University of Kwazulu Natal3,7(136)
Durban, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide Politics, Philosophy and Economics
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 Politics, Philosophy and Economics at University of Kwazulu Natal.
Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$18,300/yr
University of Cape Town4,1(158)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide Sociology
The Sociology programme at the University of Cape Town is intended to develop sociological knowledge and skill in social research and theoretical analysis to the professional level.
Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$2,983/yr