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281 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in South Africa

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University of the Western Cape4,1(90)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide

Political Studies

Political 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.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$6,958/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(130)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

The vision of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), which offers the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry programme at the Stellenbosch University, is to promote health and equality in South Africa and beyond. 

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus
2 years$4,008/yr
University of the Western Cape4,1(90)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide

Anthropology

Anthropology from the University of the Western Cape is immensely challenging and exciting, generally aiming to understand culture and how societies work. 

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

Environmental and Energy Economics

The Environmental and Energy Economics programme offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg aims to train economists with a set of skills to be used in the applied economic analysis that inform environmental and energy policies aimed at remedying market failures in these sectors.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$4,804/yr

Diplomacy and International Relations

Prepare for a career in global, regional, and international affairs or diplomacy to address some of the most critical issues facing the planet in the Diplomacy and International Relations program from School for International Training.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$30,298/yr
University of Johannesburg4,1(219)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Afrikaans

The Afrikaans program is offered by University of Johannesburg.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 yearTuition not available
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(152)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Spanish

Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages around the world. The official language of Spain, the majority of Latin-American countries and Equatorial Guinea, which offers a rich variety of cultures and literatures to research. You can learn Spanish at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

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

Industrial and Organisational Psychology

The Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology from University of Cape Town is aligned with the Health Professions Council of South Africa’s scope of practice for the professional training of industrial/organisational psychologists. The programme aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to perform the role of scientist-practitioner.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus
1 year$4,615/yr
University of Cape Town4,1(160)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Industrial Sociology

The aim of the Industrial Sociology programme at the University of Cape Town is to give students a thorough understanding of the social forces and laws that shape the quality and changing nature of work.

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

Diplomatic Studies (Coursework)

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

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$4,947/yr
University of Kwazulu Natal3,7(136)
Durban, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

Development Studies

The Development Studies degree at University of Kwazulu Natal aim to be world leaders in the study of the political economy of development and demography, and in the pursuit through research, training and activism of social and economic justice, both locally and globally.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$18,300/yr
University of Cape Town4,1(160)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Psychology

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

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus
$3,053/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(152)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Media Studies

This Media Studies MA programme from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg develops your critical thinking ability and research skills. 

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$3,202/yr
University of Johannesburg4,1(219)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Art Therapy (CW)

The purpose of the Art Therapy (CW) program at University of Johannesburg is to develop students’ clinical practice, critical knowledge, skills, and academic research capabilities within the domains of the art therapy discourse, while promoting creative and imaginative thinking in the visual arts, psychological, psychosocial and therapeutic industries.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$2,858/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(327)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Development Practice (Coursework)

Development Practice (Coursework) from University of Pretoria aspires to be at the cutting edge of economic, financial and management education.

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus
2 years$3,620/yr
Rhodes University4,2(28)
Grahamstown, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

Chinese Studies

Chinese 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$2,097/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(152)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Master of Arts in the field of Sociology by 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
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(152)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Organisational Psychology

The Master of Arts in Organisational Psychology consist of four core courses. Students must complete a research report in a suitable area.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$3,943/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(327)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Criminology

Criminology 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
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(152)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Economics

Apply to the Master of Commerce by coursework and research report in Economics from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg if you wan to Acquire advanced knowledge of Economic theory and conduct your own research.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$4,804/yr

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