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281 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in South Africa

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University of South Africa (UNISA)4,1(402)
Online Top 5% in Worldwide

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. 

M.A. Part-time Online
$350/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,1(402)
Online Top 5% in Worldwide

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. 

M.A. Part-time Online
$350/yr
University of the Western Cape4,1(90)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide

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.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$6,958/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(152)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

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.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$3,202/yr
Rhodes University4,2(28)
Grahamstown, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

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.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$2,097/yr
University of the Western Cape4,1(90)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide

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.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$6,958/yr
University of Cape Town4,1(160)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Applied Economics

The Applied Economics programme at the University of Cape Town is a programme convened by Emer Prof Anthony Black.

Master Full-time On-campus
2 years$3,351/yr
Wits Business School3,3(4)
Johannesburg, South Africa

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.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$9,196/yr
University of Kwazulu Natal3,7(136)
Online Top 3% in Worldwide

Pharmacoeconomics

Pharmacy is dynamic, information driven, product-and patient-orientated profession. We offer a master degree in Pharmacoeconomics at University of Kwazulu Natal.

Master Part-time Online
2 years$18,300/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(327)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

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.  

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$5,068/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(130)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

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.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$4,008/yr
University of Cape Town4,1(160)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Psychological Research

The Psychological Research programme at the University of Cape Town is awarded through the Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Humanities.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
$3,053/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(327)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

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.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$4,947/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,1(402)
Online Top 5% in Worldwide

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).

M.Sc. Part-time Online
$350/yr
University of Johannesburg4,1(219)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

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.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 yearTuition not available
University of Cape Town4,1(160)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

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.

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus
2 years$3,053/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(327)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

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.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$2,842/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(327)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

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.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus
1 year$3,620/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(130)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

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.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$4,008/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(327)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Heritage Conservation (Coursework)

University of Pretoria offers you the chance to study Heritage Conservation (Coursework) at the Faculty of Humanities.

Master Full-time On-campus
2 years$4,947/yr

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