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281 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in South Africa
Archaeology
The master of Archaeology at University of South Africa (UNISA) offers high-quality general academic and career-focused distance education tuition in the arts, humanities, social sciences, religion and theology.
Italian
The master of Italian at University of South Africa (UNISA) offers high-quality general academic and career-focused distance education tuition in the arts, humanities, social sciences, religion and theology.
Development Studies
Development Studies from the University of the Western Cape aims to contribute to and influence the social, economic, political and technological development of society through teaching, learning and critical scholarship, in the fields of economic and management sciences, in a digital age.
Political Studies
The Master of Arts in the field of Political Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.
Psychology
Psychology is the study of ancient cultures; their art, literature, thought and history. The focus of Classics is the ancient Mediterranean – Greece, Rome, Egypt and the Near East – but our courses also include modules on ancient Africa, India and China. The Classics program of Rhodes University is designed to stimulate, inform, and encourage reflection.
Geography And Environmental Science
Geography And Environmental Science from the University of the Western Cape was formed under the constraints of apartheid’s vision for segregated education, the department ranks among the oldest and most established at UWC.
Applied Economics
The Applied Economics programme at the University of Cape Town is a programme convened by Emer Prof Anthony Black.
African Philanthropy
The Master of Management in African Philanthropy at Wits Business School aims to build the skills of future leaders in philanthropy and related fields. This programme is designed for students or professionals seeking specialisation.
Pharmacoeconomics
Pharmacy is dynamic, information driven, product-and patient-orientated profession. We offer a master degree in Pharmacoeconomics at University of Kwazulu Natal.
Archaeology
Archaeology 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.
Security and Africa Studies (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 Security and Africa Studies (Option A) programme at the Stellenbosch University.
Psychological Research
The Psychological Research programme at the University of Cape Town is awarded through the Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Humanities.
Heritage and Cultural Sciences - Heritage and Cultural Tourism
Heritage and Cultural Sciences - Heritage and Cultural Tourism from University of Pretoria provides a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication and problem-solving.
Geography
This department has a number of core focus areas: environmental management and environmental science, nature conservation and horticulture and landscaping. You can learn more with this master in Geography at University of South Africa (UNISA).
Econometrics
The purpose of the Econometrics program from University of Johannesburg is to develop the applied competence of the student on an advanced level in the mastering, analysis, interpretation and understanding of econometric methods.
Public Policy and Administration
The Public Policy and Administration programme at the University of Cape Town aims to help students become more effective as policy makers, public servants, researchers or policy analysts. We are also interested in developing the next generation of public policy and administration scholars.
Biblical Studies - Old Testament and Hebrew Scriptures
This Biblical Studies - Old Testament and Hebrew Scriptures programme from University of Pretoria offers the student with a four-year BDiv, a BThHons or equivalent qualification, the opportunity of theological specialisation and research at master’s level.
Environmental Economics (Coursework)
At Environmental Economics (Coursework) from University of Pretoria we strive to continuously improve our high impact research and significantly address the national shortage of PhD graduates that respond to global and local challenges.
Military Geography (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 Geography (Option A) programme at the Stellenbosch University.
Heritage Conservation (Coursework)
University of Pretoria offers you the chance to study Heritage Conservation (Coursework) at the Faculty of Humanities.