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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

Philosophy in Gender Studies

The master of Philosophy in Gender Studies 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
$345/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(152)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Geography and Environmental Studies

The School is interested in attracting students from all over the world who will be able to participate in research work in a country that is undergoing rapid transformation and change. Geography and Environmental Studies is offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$2,639/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(152)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Portuguese Studies

The Master of Arts in the field of Portuguese Studies is only offered by Dissertation at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$1,852/yr
University of Johannesburg4,1(219)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Employment Relations

The purpose of the Employment Relations program at University of Johannesburg is to develop the intellectual and professional skills that provide the student with the opportunity to show evidence of independent and original scientific work.

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

Development Studies

The Development Studies programme at the University of Cape Town prepares postgraduate students for entry into the professional development community.

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus
1½ year$3,014/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(327)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Geoinformatics

At Geoinformatics 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$2,806/yr
University of Johannesburg4,1(219)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Economics

The purpose of the Economics 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 economic principles and methods.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 yearTuition not available
Stellenbosch University4,3(130)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Practical Theology - Community Development

Stellenbosch University's Practical Theology - Community Development programme is presented part-time over a period of two years

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$3,957/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(130)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Management Accounting

Stellenbosch University's Management Accounting spans over one year.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$3,957/yr
University of the Western Cape4,1(90)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide

Economics

Economics 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.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$6,870/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,1(402)
Online Top 5% in Worldwide

Psychology

The master of Psychology 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
$345/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(152)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Social Development

The Master of Arts by Coursework and Research Report in the Field of Social Development is offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg as a full-time (1 year) or part-time (2 years) postgraduate degree.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$3,612/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(327)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Heritage and Cultural Sciences - Heritage and Cultural Tourism (Coursework)

Heritage and Cultural Sciences - Heritage and Cultural Tourism (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.  

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$5,004/yr
University of the Western Cape4,1(90)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide

Arabic

Arabic from the University of the Western Cape allows you to study one of the major languages in the world, especially in the Middle East, North Africa and some Mediterranean countries.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$6,870/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(327)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Clinical Psychology (Coursework)

Clinical Psychology (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. 

M.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$5,004/yr
University of Kwazulu Natal3,7(136)
Durban, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

French

The College of Humanities, the largest of UKZN’s four Colleges, is the home of critical thinking, social commentary and robust intellectual debate. It is aptly referred to as “The Soul of the University.” We offer a master degree in French at University of Kwazulu Natal.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$18,300/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(327)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Political Science (Coursework)

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

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$4,884/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(327)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Psychology

Psychology from University of Pretoria provides a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication and problem-solving.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$4,884/yr
University of Kwazulu Natal3,7(136)
Durban, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

Policy and Development

Students in the Policy and Development programme from University of Kwazulu Natal are encouraged to conduct research and publish at this stage of their studies.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$18,300/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(130)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Military Geography (Option B)

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 B) programme at the Stellenbosch University.

Master Full-time On-campus
2 years$3,957/yr

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