15.6k Master's degrees in Social Sciences

This Political Theory programme from the University College Dublin addresses the more immediate practical concerns of politics and policy that are of concern to governments, the media, civil society groups and individual citizens.

A stimulating and demanding programme, involving intensive learning in small groups, the Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Oxford will equip you with an advanced understanding of crime and criminal justice, comprising courses in criminological theory, the study of criminal justice, and training in research design and methodology.

The program in Geography from University of Zurich without a specialization is suitable for generalists. It is a qualification for careers in geography. The Master’s degree also serves as the basis for a dissertation and forms the academic foundation to work toward a Teaching Diploma for Secondary Education.

The Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy programme at Mediterranean College has been designed by the University of Derby according to the criteria of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), on completion of the course students can apply for individual accreditation with the BACP.

The MA Southeast Asian Studies at Leiden University explores Southeast Asia in-depth and from the perspective of its history, literature, media, culture, religions, philosophy or philology.

The Biology and Science Communication and Society master's specialisation focuses on the interaction between science and society. Increasingly, the general public wants to be and needs to be informed about scientific topics. At the same time, scientists need to show accountability to the general public about their research.

The Master Programme in Peace and Conflict Studies from Uppsala University gives you a broad skill-set with specialised knowledge in conflict management and peacebuilding at both a national and global level.

The Business Economics - Managerial Economics and Strategy programme of the University of Amsterdam teaches you how to identify and solve challenges for companies and organisations.

The Cognitive Science programme at University College Dublin offers an advanced exploration of the mind and its processes. This M.Sc. degree is delivered through a full-time study mode on campus. Students engage with interdisciplinary perspectives to understand human intelligence and behaviour at this prestigious institution.

The Computer Science and Science Communication and Society master's specialisation focuses on the interaction between science and society.

The master's specialisation Physics and Science Communication and Society focuses on the interaction between science and society. Increasingly, the general public wants to be and needs to be informed about scientific topics. At the same time, scientists need to show accountability to the general public about their research.

The Master’s programme in Cognition and Communication at the University of Copenhagen combines an interdisciplinary and theoretical focus with a practical principle of relevancy in the context of media and people, while attempting to answer the question: How can we understand cognitive processes associated with the widespread media consumption of individuals in modern society?

The International Master degree in Tourism Economics and Management from University of Bologna is a 2 year programme.

The two-year Early Language Education for Intercultural Communication at University of Eastern Finland was designed with the aim to allow each and every student to be exposed to a wide range of learning environments, to get into real contact with children, parents, teachers, teacher educators and researchers from all around Joensuu and beyond. 

How do we perceive the world? How should we understand memory, language and consciousness? Are human thought processes unique, or can other organisms or machines think in ways that is similar to how we do it? You will have the opportunity to probe these questions from the perspective of psychology, linguistics, computer science, philosophy and neuroscience at Umea University's Cognitive Science.

This Biomedical Sciences master program will help to deepen and broaden your understanding of human health and disease. You will acquire a skill set suitable for a wide range of career opportunities not only in (biomedical) research, but also in industry, policy making, communication or education. The master has a maximum capacity of 100 students per year.

The Cultural and Social Anthropology programme of the University of Amsterdam allows students to design and conduct their own ethnographic project. Through in-depth fieldwork, students are stimulated to think critically about social and cultural phenomena and engage with current anthropological debates.

The Human Services Nonprofit Administration programme at Walden University is a master level course delivered in a public study mode. This degree type focuses on leadership within the third sector, offering a comprehensive curriculum that can be completed in 15 months to prepare professionals for impactful global careers.

You will learn about the interplay between culture and communication in a globalised world. Within this framework, special focus is placed on consumption and market communication, organisation and leadership, and international politics, migration and movements. You will develop competences that enable you to carry out international and intercultural communication and analysis tasks. 

Develop the expertise to help children thrive with the M.S. in Early Childhood Studies - Administration, Management and Leadership offered by Walden University. Deepen your understanding of child developmental stages, explore the latest trends and theory in early childhood, and gain the practical skills needed to create environments where children learn and grow.