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281 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in South Africa
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.
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.
Portuguese Studies
The Master of Arts in the field of Portuguese Studies is only offered by Dissertation at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
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.
Development Studies
The Development Studies programme at the University of Cape Town prepares postgraduate students for entry into the professional development community.
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.
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.
Practical Theology - Community Development
Stellenbosch University's Practical Theology - Community Development programme is presented part-time over a period of two years
Management Accounting
Stellenbosch University's Management Accounting spans over one year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Political Science (Coursework)
University of Pretoria offers you the chance to study Political Science (Coursework) at the Faculty of Humanities.
Psychology
Psychology from University of Pretoria provides a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication and problem-solving.
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.
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.