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36 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in United Arab Emirates

Accounting and Finance
Invest in a global career and reshape the future with our Accounting and Finance degree from University of Birmingham Dubai.

Applied Behavior Analysis
Designed to meet the growing demand from UAE government entities, including the Early Childhood Authority (ECA), education regulators, and healthcare providers, the Applied Behavior Analysis degree from Abu Dhabi University is aligned with the guidelines set by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), a global standards board.

AI and Government
The AI and Government programme from University of Birmingham Dubai empowers social scientists to master AI and ethical governance through hands-on projects and interdisciplinary learning, shaping a future where technology and policy converge for societal impact.

International Dispute Resolution
The International Dispute Resolution programme from University of Birmingham Dubai is subject to UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research accreditation.

Digital Media and Communications (Dubai)
This Digital Media and Communications (Dubai) course from University of Birmingham will prepare you to engage critically with various theories, methods and media practices, paving the way for your next career step or further academic research in the fields of digital media and communication.

International Education
Are you passionate about the International Baccalaureate (IB) and international schooling? Take your career global with the International Education program at Murdoch University.

Business Psychology
This Business Psychology MSc programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai is the most established master’s degree of its kind in Europe, as it has a well-earned reputation for producing graduates who can improve the performance and behaviour of individuals and teams.

Business Psychology with Coaching
This Business Psychology with Coaching MSc course from Heriot-Watt University Dubai is a thriving area of applied psychology which deals with professional and personal issues in a practical way.
Urban Planning and Development – Urban Innovation and Sustainability
This Urban Planning and Development – Urban Innovation and Sustainability programme from Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is designed to train professional experts in two main areas that align with contemporary urban development challenges in the Emirates and across the globe: (1) the eco-sustainable approach, and (2) urban and ecological innovation in planning, urban projects, and mobility.
International Law, Spaces and Sovereignty
The International Law, Spaces and Sovereignty programme from Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi has two concentrations: International Law, International Relations and Diplomacy and Defense and International Security. These study options prepare students for global careers in international law, international relations, security and defense.
Master of Business Administration
Providing world-class post-graduate qualifications for professionals who aspire to be leaders and successful managers in their fields, the Master of Business Administration program at American University in Dubai is an integrated program promoting strategic thinking, ethical values, social responsibility, and cultural diversity.
Communications
The Master of Arts in Communications program from Zayed University prepares students to become professional communicators who can contribute to the nation building efforts of the United Arab Emirates and its important industry sectors.
International Affairs
The International Affairs (MAIA) program at American University in Dubai is a graduate-level, ten-course, 30 credit-hour program. It consists of four common core courses and six elective courses.
Middle Eastern Studies
This Middle Eastern Studies program at American University in Dubai will help you develop a deeper understanding of the history and cultural environment of the Middle East region.
International Relations
The International Relations postgraduate degree at Middlesex University Dubai will enable students to identify and assess national interests and analyse the foreign and defence policy needs of sovereign policies of national and international leaders.
Professional Studies - Smart Cities
This unique and innovative Professional Studies - Smart Cities degree from Rochester Institute of Technology is the first of its kind in the region and explores what cities are, and what they can be.
Strategic and Defense Studies
The Master of Strategic and Defense Studies at United Arab Emirates University aims at equipping learners with advanced knowledge and skills in the fields of national security, strategic leadership, defense and operational planning, and strategic studies.
Diplomacy and International Studies
In the Diplomacy and International Studies programme at Zayed University educates and trains future generations of diplomats from the United Arab Emirates as well as professionals from around the world for successful careers in diplomacy and international affairs.
Governance and Public Policy
The Master of Governance and Public Policy (MGPP) degree from United Arab Emirates University aims to impart knowledge, skills, and analytic capability about the rational application of methods, practical tools and techniques in public governance including the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of public policy in the dynamic and complex era of globalization.
Arabic Language and Literature
Arabic Language and Literature from United Arab Emirates University is a one-track program that combines several fields of Arabic linguistics and literary criticism. Students' area of specialization is based on their dissertation topic.