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61 Master's degrees in Applied Sciences & Professions in South Africa
Forensic Pathology
Forensic Pathology from University of Pretoria aims to to maintain health standards through quality education, research and community service.
Social Work
Social Work is an internationally accepted profession recognized by the United Nations (UN) which hosts a special UN Social Work day every year. We offer a master degree in Social Work at University of Kwazulu Natal.
Consumer Science in Food and Nutrition
At Consumer Science in Food and Nutrition from Cape Peninsula University of Technology graduates will be able to conduct research in the consumer science (food and nutrition) fields, to enhance the quality of life of the consumer.
Socio-Informatics
The MA Socio-Informatics programme at the Stellenbosch University develops research capacity in socio-Informatics by means of an independent research project under supervision, which culminates in the writing of a thesis.
Military Strategy (Option A)
The Faculty of Military Science is based at Saldanha, on the West Coast of South Africa, where it is housed in the South African Military Academy. The institution offers education and training for members of the Department of Defence at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, such as the Military Strategy (Option A) programme at the Stellenbosch University.
Child and Family Studies
At Child and Family Studies from the University of the Western Cape, you'll use the knowledge and research to impact society.
Police Science, Forensic Science and Technology
The master in Police Science, Forensic Science and Technology at University of South Africa (UNISA) provides comprehensive open distance learning in a socially responsible and distinctive manner that produces excellent scholarship and research, provides quality tuition and fosters active community engagement.
Disaster Risk Science and Development
The Disaster Risk Science and Development programme at the Stellenbosch University is presented by the Research Alliance for Disaster and Risk Reduction (RADAR) of the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies.
Forensic Science and Technology
The master in Forensic Science and Technology at University of South Africa (UNISA) provides comprehensive open distance learning in a socially responsible and distinctive manner that produces excellent scholarship and research, provides quality tuition and fosters active community engagement.
Public Sociology and Anthropology
Stellenbosch University's Public Sociology and Anthropology programme focusses on the acquisition and broadening of knowledge in a specific area of Sociology or Social Anthropology. It also aims to develop your ability to think critically about social issues related to transformation in (South) Africa and to critically apply the newly acquired knowledge and skills to societal problems.
Consumer Science
University of Pretoria offers you the chance to study Consumer Science at the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences.
Family Medicine
The Family Medicine programme at the University of Cape Town is designed to produce multi-skilled clinicians who are able to practise across all clinical disciplines in the District Health System of South Africa, at hospital and primary care level, while maintaining a strong focus on the biopsychosocial wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Food Science and Technology
At Food Science and Technology from Cape Peninsula University of Technology graduates will be able to conduct independent applied and fundamental research in the field of food technology, including: food product development, food production, food chemistry, food microbiology, food quality assurance, food analysis, food biotechnology and nutrition.
Play Therapy - Play-based Intervention (Coursework)
Play Therapy - Play-based Intervention (Coursework) from University of Pretoria provides a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication and problem-solving that will help you develop to your full potential.
Defence Studies
The Defence Studies program at Stellenbosch University is interdisciplinary, with a broad focus on military and defence-related topics.
Emergency Medical Care
Emergency Medical Care from Cape Peninsula University of Technology aims to facilitate development of a researcher to be competent in primary and/ or secondary research in the context of emergency medical care.
Theatre in Education, Communities, Social Contexts
In the Master of Arts in the field of Applied Drama: Theatre in Education, Communities, Social Contexts from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg you will learn to use theatrical expression as a means to educate.
School Social Work
Master of Arts in Social Work by Coursework and Research Report is offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg in the field of School Social Work.
Applied Sciences
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be considered for the Applied Sciences programme at Tshwane University of Technology.
Property Studies
The MSc in Property Studies programme at University of Cape Town is in demand from both students and employers for postgraduate courses in property and real estate studies with the introduction of taught postgraduate courses in Property Studies.