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281 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in South Africa
University of Cape Town4,1(160)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide Theories of Justice and Inequality
Housed in the Department of Sociology, the Theories of Justice and Inequality programme at the University of Cape Town was conceptualised and initiated as an interdisciplinary programme in collaboration with the Poverty and Inequality Initiative (PII).
M.Phil. Full-time On-campus
2 years$3,014/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(152)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Governance (Development and Economics)
The Governance (Development and Economics) programme is offered on a part or full time basis at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
Master Part-time On-campus
2 years$2,633/yr
University of the Western Cape4,1(90)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide Pharmacy Administration
Pharmacy Administration from the University of the Western Cape is an important first step in becoming an intellectual and scholar who can not only contribute to the growth and public life of the world.
M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$3,435/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,1(402)
Online Top 5% in Worldwide Criminology
The master in Criminology 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.
M.A. Part-time Online
$345/yr
Tshwane University of Technology4,3(37)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 8% in Worldwide Public Affairs
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be considered for the Public Affairs programme from Tshwane University of Technology.
Master Full-time On-campus
1 yearTuition not available
University of Kwazulu Natal3,7(136)
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide Culture, Media and Society
CCMS at University of Kwazulu Natal offers a range of postgraduate degrees (Honours, MA, PHD) in the Southern African region’s premier graduate research and educational unit in Culture, Media and Society.
Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$18,300/yr
University of Kwazulu Natal3,7(136)
Durban, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide Child Care and Protection
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 Child Care and Protection 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 Augmentative and Alternative Communication (Coursework)
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (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
Rhodes University4,2(28)
Grahamstown, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide Political and International Studies
Political and International Studies 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$2,070/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(130)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Public Mental Health
The Department of Psychology, which offers the Public Mental Health programme at the Stellenbosch University, has among the most productive academic psychologists in South Africa on its staff, several of whom have won prestigious awards and grants for their teaching and research. We are committed to conducting research, teaching, practice, and community service of the highest possible standard.
M.Phil. Full-time On-campus
1 year$3,957/yr
University of Johannesburg4,1(219)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Geography
The Geography program is offered by University of Johannesburg.
M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 yearsTuition not available
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(152)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Governance (Public Policy)
Examine approaches to Public Policy and conduct your own research with the Governance (Public Policy) programme offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
Master Part-time On-campus
2 years$2,633/yr
University of Johannesburg4,1(219)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Industrial Psychology (CW)
The Master in Industrial Psychology (CW) at University of Johannesburg qualification may allow access to an internship which may eventually lead to registration as an Industrial Psychologist with the Professional Board for Psychology of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$2,822/yr
University of Johannesburg4,1(219)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Social Policy and Development
The Faculty of Humanities is offering a Master in Social Policy and Development at University of Johannesburg.
M.Phil. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$2,822/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(130)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide 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.
M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$3,957/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(327)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide African Languages
African Languages 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$5,004/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(152)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Transnational Literary and Cultural Studies
The Master of Arts in the field of Transnational Literary and Cultural Studies from 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 yearTuition not available
University of Pretoria4,2(327)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Security Studies (Coursework)
Security Studies (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$4,884/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(152)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Economic Science
Learn to apply specialised knowledge to Economics, Statistics and Actuarial Science problems with this Master of Economic Science at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$4,911/yr
Tshwane University of Technology4,3(37)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 8% in Worldwide Public Affairs (Structured)
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be considered for the Public Affairs (Structured) programme at Tshwane University of Technology.
Master Full-time On-campus
2 yearsTuition not available