15.6k Master's degrees in Social Sciences

The Sociology programme of the University of Aberdeen provides you with theoretical and methodological concepts in sociology to think critically about issues affecting society.

This Urban Studies MSc program from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) provides a strong interdisciplinary perspective on urban studies, allowing you to follow a core trajectory of shared courses and to enjoy the freedom to specialise by selecting from a large range of elective modules and courses. 

The Master's Degree in Scandinavian Area Studies from University of Washington requires broad knowledge of history, society, politics, cinema, and folklore, in addition to an emphasis in one of the following fields: Baltic studies, cinema studies, history, folklore and mythology, politics, second language acquisition or translation studies.

Discover the pipeline of drug research & development from molecule design to application in healthcare settings with Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience - Drug Development and Neurohealth from Maastricht University.

The Human Geography - Political Geography programme of the University of Amsterdam focuses on three core themes: geopolitics, globalisation and governance. By examining these concepts, political geographies in our current globalised world are analysed and researched. Theories and methods in political geography are thoroughly studied before a thesis project in the field is conducted.

The Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling program at the Westminster College Salt Lake City provides an important theoretical framework and hands-on professional training for students interested in becoming clinical mental health counselors. 

In this specialisation you investigate why and how people mobilise around group identities, as well as the institutional arrangements for resolving or reducing ethnic conflict.

The Social Work Hybrid at California State University Stanislaus is a 24-month, 60-unit graduate degree. This fully-accredited programme focuses on socially-just clinical practice. Delivered through a flexible hybrid study mode, it prepares students for professional roles in health and behavioural health settings.

The Geography programme at Birkbeck, University of London, offers a comprehensive study through a Master’s (MSc), Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert), or Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip). The course can be pursued full-time or part-time, with attendance options including on-campus, flexible learning, or online formats. The duration is typically one to two years, starting in October 2026.

This master degree program in Industrial and Labor Relations, offered by Cornell University is designed to help students develop in-depth knowledge of the academic literature on organizations and work relations in order to make original and substantial scholarly contributions to the field. 

This is an advanced programme of intellectual training in modern Chinese Linguistics of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University that is geared to Hong Kong society with relevance to various professions.

Masters of Psychological Medicine is offered at University of Malaya .

The Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling at Mercy College New York prepares you for a rewarding career dedicated to helping individuals, families and communities thrive.

The Secondary Education - Psychology program from Indiana University Southeast fits you if you are a high school teacher looking to boost your qualifications to teach dual credit courses in psychology.

Emotional well-being is one of the most important keys to enjoying life and living it to the fullest. You can help others achieve this goal by earning your Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Lindenwood University.

The Master of Science in Child Life at University of La Verne prepares students to work with a special population: hospitalized children. Certified Child Life Specialists strive to educate and help children and their families cope with healthcare issues, thereby minimizing potential stress and anxiety for all.

The Communication Studies programme at the University of Otago is a comprehensive three-year degree available for full-time study. This course explores how media, technology, and culture intersect in a digital world. Students develop critical and creative skills to analyse and influence modern communication systems effectively.

The Science Communication programme at the University of Otago is a flexible postgraduate course offered via distance learning. Available as a PGCertSciComm or PGDipSciComm, it provides part-time and full-time options. Students master the art of storytelling to bridge the gap between complex research and the general public.

Socio-economic Rights (Coursework) from University of Pretoria is increasingly becoming multifaceted and in certain areas more global.

The purpose of this Italian Studies program at the University of Delaware is to offer students expanded opportunities for career growth in a wide range of fields.