15.6k Master's degrees in Social Sciences

The M.A. in Anthropology at the University of British Columbia is a research-intensive programme delivered in person at the Vancouver campus. This full-time public course of study combines advanced coursework with a thesis, providing students with deep expertise in anthropological theory and diverse research methodologies.

The graduate program in Criminology offered at Pennsylvania State University is for students seeking the Ph.D. degree. Students may either enter the program with an M.A. degree or earn that degree en route to the Ph.D. program.

The German Studies programme at Stanford University offers a comprehensive exploration of German language, culture, and history. This full-time degree provides students with an immersive academic experience in a world-class setting. The curriculum is designed to foster deep linguistic proficiency and cultural understanding.

The Economics programme at New York University is a master level course delivered through a public study mode. This rigorous curriculum focuses on developing essential analytical tools and concepts for the global business community. Students gain expert insights into financial markets and policy over the course of the programme.

In this Community Development and Planning program offered by the Clark University you will learn about the power structures that shape community spaces, and how to create processes in which community members have a say in those power structures.

In this Family and Community Services programme from Kansas State University prepares professionals to help families and communities succeed in today’s world.

The Department of Near Eastern Studies (NES) at Princeton University has been a leader in the study of the Middle East since 1927, when it was founded as the Department of Oriental Languages and Literatures.

The MS in Applied Developmental Psychology (ADP) at the University of Pittsburgh builds the skills you’ll need to address the diverse needs of children, youth, and families across multiple settings, including community-based organizations, schools, hospitals, advocacy organizations, residential treatment programs, out-of-school programs and service agencies. 

University of Utah's Master of Public Policy program combines policy and economic analysis with quantitative sources for students to build the necessary analytical skills needed to effectively solve public policy problems.

The Folklore and Public Culture programme at the University of Oregon offers B.A., M.A., and M.S. degrees. This full-time course explores human traditions and community identities. Students engage in interdisciplinary research at a leading American centre, gaining fresh perspectives on global and regional heritage.

The Graduate Pathway in Public Policy, Pre-Master from INTO George Mason University students who successfully complete an INTO Mason Graduate Pathway program in Public Policy are assured progression to a Mason graduate degree program upon submission of additional required application materials.

This Communication program offered by University of Connecticut provide the student with exposure to the major research techniques central to the scholarly literature of communication. The basics of theory construction, techniques of data gathering and data analysis, and typical research projects in communication are covered.

The Spanish M.A. at the University of Ottawa provides advanced training in Hispanic linguistics and the diverse literatures of Spain and Latin America. This one-year, public programme offers both research and coursework pathways, delivered in a professional academic environment to enhance your cultural and linguistic expertise.

The Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Chinese Studies) course from the University of Cambridge is an intense one-year course primarily for students who intend to go on to do a PhD.

The M.A. in Communication at the University of Ottawa offers advanced research training in media studies and organisational communication. This postgraduate programme, available in full-time or part-time study modes, allows students to pursue a thesis or research paper while developing critical analytical skills in a bilingual setting.

If you want to dig deep into financial challenges and influence potential economic outcomes with research-driven data, the Economics program of University at Albany will empower you to excel as a modern economist. 

The one-year Technical Entrepreneurship and Management program of University of Rochester is offered jointly by the Simon Business School and the Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and is administered by the University of Rochester Ain Center for Entrepreneurship.

The Master of Social Change and Development programme from University of Newcastle will teach you how to undertake projects in collaboration with community members.

The Anthropology programme of Rutgers University provides an opportunity for students to develop a strong theoretical foundation in the field of anthropology in either of our two graduate programs: Critical Interventions in Theory and Ethnography (CITE) or Evolutionary Anthropology (EA). 

The American Studies MA program from University of Texas at Austin is dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of the myriad historical and contemporary cultures of the United States, in both domestic and transnational settings.