15.6k Master's degrees in Social Sciences

The Childhood Studies programme of Rutgers University involves the cross-disciplinary study of children and childhood within historical, multicultural, national, and global contexts. Each combination of perspectives brings new insights into the lives of children and the families, cultures and societies in which they are embedded.

There is a wide spectrum of professional opportunities available to Economics graduates at University of Saskatchewan. Many pursue professional careers in government or in international organizations such as the United Nations, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Apply to the Economics MA program offered at University of Saskatchewan.

The Social Policy and Practice (Online) course at Trinity College Dublin aims to provide graduates from all disciplines with the opportunity to develop their understanding of the role that social policies play in developing functioning and just societies. 

This innovative Economics program from University of Arkansas combines the study of economic theory and applied econometrics to provide rigorous training and preparation for your chosen career.

Through rigorous professional training across several disciplines, the Master of International Public Affairs (MIPA) degree program at the University of Wisconsin Madison prepares students from the United States and around the world to engage in governance in ways that meet the challenges of globalization.

College of William & Mary's graduate program in American Studies offers a flexible, rigorous program in interdisciplinary scholarship on the United States and the Americas. 

The Applied Economics programme at Marquette University is a 30-credit master level course designed for professional analysts. This public study mode degree focuses on quantitative techniques and economic modelling. Students can complete the curriculum in one year, benefiting from flexible evening classes and various specialisations.

The online Master of Science in Health Communication program at Boston University teaches students to understand the complexities of important healthcare issues and communicate them in a way both the media and the public can understand.

The Industrial and Organizational Psychology - Human Resource Management M.Sc. at Walden University is a 48-quarter-credit programme delivered in a public study mode. Students can complete this degree in as few as 15 months, gaining interdisciplinary expertise to drive successful strategies in the modern workplace.

The Global Policy Studies - DC Concentration MGPS program from University of Texas at Austin is an immersive 18-month course of accelerated study and work focused on both domestic and international federal policymaking.

The Political Science programme at Purdue University offers an advanced curriculum for students seeking expertise in governance and policy. This public study mode course provides a rigorous academic environment, focusing on research and theory. Students benefit from a comprehensive education at a world-renowned institution.

The Bioethics programme at the University of Toronto is a professional MHSc degree designed for health practitioners and administrators. This public study mode course focuses on strengthening ethics capacity within health organisations. It offers a flexible modular format, allowing professionals to study over two years.

The Applied Anthropology and Participatory Development (Advanced) program at the Australian National University will give you the practical and analytic skills you need to make a difference, and also the theory to assess your impact. 

The Policy Economics Program at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is primarily designed for students interested in pursuing the most challenging careers in government or business. 

The M.S. in Geography at Kent State University is a comprehensive postgraduate programme delivered in person at the Kent Campus. This full-time course focuses on spatial processes and human-environment interactions. Students engage in advanced research and geographic technology to prepare for professional roles or doctoral study.

The Applied Behavior Analysis M.S. at Saint Louis University is a professional postgraduate programme designed for those seeking BCBA certification. This degree type offers full-time or part-time study modes in public settings, focusing on ethical scientist-practitioner training to improve socially significant behaviours.

The Criminology and Criminal Justice program at Southern Illinois University  enjoys a national and international reputation for quality research and education.

In the Arts and Culture - Design Cultures programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam you explore the history and theory of design, but also discover how design intersects with contemporary issues such as identity, mobility, ecology, overconsumption and inequality. 

In this Agricultural, Food and Environmental Policy Analysis programme from Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences the students will learn to analyse and design policies targeted at food, agriculture and environmental sectors.

Taught by experts from the Centre for Victorian Studies, this English Literature - Victorian Literature, Art and Culture course at Royal Holloway University of London  offers you the opportunity to study nineteenth-century literature and art history in the midst of the outstanding Victorian architecture of our Egham campus.