Social Sciences

15.8k Master's degrees in Social Sciences

University of Bedfordshire4,2(80)

Luton, United Kingdom

Applied Psychology (Conversion)

The University of Bedfordshire offers a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Applied Psychology (Conversion). This course is designed for graduates from any discipline and typically spans one year for full-time students. The programme can also be pursued part-time, providing flexibility for various learning preferences.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$22,701/yr

University of Hertfordshire4,3(112)

Hatfield, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

International Relations with Placement Year

On the MA International Relations with Placement Year course at University of Hertfordshire you will explore contemporary debates within international relations, to study energy scarcity, ecological changes, and ideas on global justice.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$28,141/yr

George Mason University4,1(103)

Fairfax, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Women and Gender Studies

The Women and Gender Studies postgraduate certificate at George Mason University enables students interested in an academic career to enrich their research and analytical skills.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time +2 On-campus

$36,477/yr

Miami University4,6(11)

Oxford, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Economics

Miami University’s Master of Arts in Economics program provides intensive, technical training in economics.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$7,466/yr

University of Waikato4,4(22)

Hamilton, New Zealand Top 3% in Worldwide

Anthropology

Studying for a Anthropology course at the University of Waikato challenges you to take your understanding of theoretical subject matter to an advanced level.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$31,587/yr

Tilburg University4,1(119)

Tilburg, Netherlands Top 2% in Worldwide

Research Master in Psychology - Individual Differences and Assessment

Become an expert in researching individual differences like personality, motivation, intelligence, and cognition, and how these evolve over time. In the Research Master in Psychology: Individual Differences and Assessment, you study how these differences affect people's lives in the areas of work and health.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$23,133/yr

University of Kentucky3,2(5)

Lexington-Fayette, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Anthropology

The program of Anthropology at UK at the University of Kentucky offers graduate training in three traditional subdisciplines of anthropology

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$37,326/yr

The University of Sydney3,9(64)

Sydney, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Social Justice (Development Studies)

In the Social Justice (Development Studies) programme from The University of Sydney you will address issues in development policy and debate with experts in anthropology, international relations, political economy, linguistics, public health, human geography, economics and sociology.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1½ year$36,667/yr

Trier University3,9(7)

Trier, Germany Top 8% in Worldwide

Geoinformatics

Trier University’s MSc program in Geoinformatics focuses on the application of geospatial technologies, remote sensing methods and visualization technologies. The Master’s programme in Geoinformatics is designed for students who have obtained a Bachelor’s degree in geoinformatics or a related field.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 yearsFree

University of Notre Dame4,5(22)

South Bend, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Global Affairs

The Keough School of Global Affairs at University of Notre Dame offers a two-year professional Master of Global Affairs (M.G.A.) degree to prepare students to become highly skilled, effective, and ethical leaders in governments; nongovernmental organizations; and the private sector.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$66,934/yr

Newcastle University4,2(91)

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

French

The French programme from Newcastle University includes taught and research-based elements. You'll focus in-depth on one aspect of French studies such as cinema, literature, popular culture and French linguistics.

M.Litt. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$32,775/yr

University of Portsmouth4,0(102)

Portsmouth, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Humanities and Social Sciences

If you work in the social sciences or humanities and want to improve your career prospects or prepare for a PhD, this flexible Humanities and Social Sciences degree – a postgraduate taught course from the University of Portsmouth, featuring a large research project – is the perfect way to achieve your ambitions.

M.Res. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$24,044/yr

Toulouse 1 Capitole University4,1(86)

Toulouse, France Top 5% in Worldwide

Cross-Border Disputes

This Cross-Border Disputes program at Toulouse 1 Capitole University covers the principles of European private international law: conflict of laws in cross-border cases, international jurisdictions, litigation rules and arbitration, with a view to providing students with the necessary tools to take up positions as lawyers in international and European law firms.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$5,231/yr

Birkbeck, University of London4,1(35)

London, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Politics, Philosophy and Economics

Politics, Philosophy and Economics programme at Birkbeck, University of London introduces you to the basics of the three subjects and it will hone your ability to understand, evaluate and analyse real-world information.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$27,322/yr

University of Nebraska-Lincoln4,5(6)

Lincoln, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

English

The Department of English at University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers an MA degree in the areas of literature studies, creative writing, and composition and rhetoric.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$22,198/yr

George Washington University4,2(39)

Washington, D. C., United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Media and Strategic Communication

The Media and Strategic Communication program at George Washington University is geared toward aspiring media and political communication experts. The program blends analytical and applied skills, giving students a grounding in the function and influence of the media.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$62,730/yr

University of Massachusetts Lowell5,0(2)

Online Top 5% in Worldwide

Homeland Defense

The Master of Arts in Homeland Defense at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a 30-credit, fully online programme. Designed for flexible part-time or full-time study, this degree focuses on national security leadership, critical infrastructure, and terrorist attack prevention, and can be completed in 18 months.

M.Sc. Part-time Online

1½ year$12,200/yr

Keele University4,3(18)

Keele, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Human Geography and Sustainability Research

This Human Geography and Sustainability Research degree from Keele University equips you with skills, knowledge and 'hands-on' experience of human geography and sustainability-related research to generate the new insight needed to make a positive difference to our world, now and for the future.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$23,775/yr

University of Rochester4,8(6)

Rochester, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Family Therapy Training

University of Rochester's Marriage and Family Therapy Training Program is part of the Graduate School at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and is an integral part of the Psychiatry Department’s Institute for the Family.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$52,200/yr

University of Derby4,4(111)

Derby, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Global Affairs and Politics

Global Affairs and Politics from University of Derby blends history, politics and journalism, to help you gain a better understanding of the biggest global issues of our time, such as climate change, gender equality and racism. It’s for curious and ambitious graduates from any field, who want to help find imaginative new solutions to these problems.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$22,701/yr