15.6k Master's degrees in Social Sciences

The Equality Studies programme at University College Dublin is a unique Level 9 qualification delivered on campus. Available in full-time and part-time modes, this course explores global social justice through an interdisciplinary lens. It is designed for those seeking to drive positive change in human rights and equality.

The MSc in Water Science, Policy and Management course at the University of Oxford aims to equip the next generation of water professionals with the blend of skills necessary to make a significant contribution to sustainable water management pathways across competing priorities of water for ecosystems, food, energy, economic growth and human consumption.

The Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation from the University of Oxford emphasises research methods for evaluating interventions and policies, as well as the advanced study of evidence-based practice and policy in relation to, for example, children and families, poverty and inequality, mental health, refugees, drug use, violence and injury prevention, and offending.

This one-year master’s degree explores Russia and the Eurasian world from the perspectives of language, literature and culture, or politics, history and economics. Leiden University's Faculty of Humanities has been studying Russia and the Slavic world since 1913. Scholars from around the world come to Leiden University to study and teach this important field.

This one-year Economic and Social History specialist course at the University of Oxford offers a unique framework for research training in economic and social history. It offers a wide range of options and allows you to specialise in economic and/or social history, or historical demography, although the boundaries between these areas are deliberately permeable.

The MSc in Comparative Social Policy programme at the University of Oxford explores welfare systems and policy developments across a range of countries with an OECD focus. The comparative element is a key part of the course, and is one feature that makes the course at Oxford unique. 

What are the key systemic causes of the so-called Anthropocene era, how are different lives lived under this new planetary condition, and what are the main challenges in creating more sustainable futures? These are some of the questions you can explore in the Development, Environment and Cultural Change programme of the University of Oslo.

The Development Management (Political Economy) master programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science explores the political drivers of economic growth. This full-time, 12-month public study mode course provides the theoretical tools needed to understand institutional transformations in global societies.

Develop key skills such as comparative theory and critical thinking, while expanding your knowledge of China and its history, society, and culture. Learn more at the China in Comparative Perspective course from London School of Economics and Political Science.

The History of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science is an intensive one-year, full-time M.Sc. programme. This public study mode degree offers a global perspective on the forces shaping our modern world, ranging from the Renaissance to the post-Cold War era in a world-leading department.

With the Human Geography programme of the University of Oslo you learn to understand the difference that place makes and how local and global processes intertwine and produce change around the world. Choose between four thematic specializations to meet your academic interests.

The Development Studies programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science is a master level course delivered in a public study mode. Over a 12-month duration, students explore global inequality and structural change through an interdisciplinary lens, fostering innovative policy thinking for the future.

International Relations - Global Politics and Social Theory programme offered by the University of Bremen is designed for graduates in political science, sociology, international relations, or comparable fields of study.

The European Studies master's programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science is a prestigious two-year, full-time double degree delivered with Sciences Po. This public study mode course explores continental politics and economics, featuring a year in Paris followed by a specialist year in London.

This Master of Arts in Child, Family and Community Studies at Technological University Dublin is a full-time programme lasting one year. It combines both online and on-campus attendance, providing a comprehensive learning experience for those interested in the social services sector and related fields.

In the International Development Studies programme of the University of Amsterdam you will examine global inequalities, ranging from their causes, characteristics and possible solutions.

The Political Science - International Relations programme of the University of Amsterdam provides you with insight into fundamental questions about war and peace, the global economy, but also about justice and identity throughout the world. It analyses interactions between states, international organizations, citizens and other non-state actors at local, national, and supranational levels.

The two-year Journalism, Media and Globalisation programme of the University of Amsterdam provides aspiring and practicing journalists with a more critical understanding of their profession, to create more academically sound, critical, and globally minded media professionals. 

Are you ready to push the boundaries of your intellectual capabilities? Join the MSc Economics from University of Amsterdam.

The Political Science (Global Politics) M.Sc. at the London School of Economics and Political Science is a 12-month, full-time programme. This public study mode course provides rigorous methodological training and an in-depth analysis of global governance, preparing students for high-level research or professional roles.