Social Sciences

15.7k Master's degrees in Social Sciences

University of Nevada, Las Vegas4,1(21)

Las Vegas, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Political Science

The Political Science course from University of Nevada, Las Vegas may partially satisfy the requirements to teach college level political science courses at community colleges and through dual and concurrent enrollment programs.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time On-campus

$26,658/yr

Aalborg University3,8(540)

Aalborg, Denmark Top 2% in Worldwide

Geography

The Master's in Geography gives you insight into the interplay between people, environment and society. You will work with current global and local challenges such as climate change, sustainable development and land use – and learn to analyse and solve complex geographical problems using both qualitative and quantitative methods.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$12,196/yr

Stockholm University3,9(95)

Stockholm, Sweden Top 1% in Worldwide

Language Science with a Specialisation in Portuguese

The Language Science with a Specialisation in Portuguese programme at Stockholm University aims at extending and deepening your knowledge in the field of Portuguese. It also strengthens your grasp of research methodology, research ethics and your ability to carry out scientific reasoning.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$9,627/yr

Catholic University of America4,3(28)

Washington, D. C., United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Politics

The M.A. in Politics from the Catholic University of America offers concentrations in Political Theory, World Politics, and American Government. Class sizes are small--generally under ten students per course--and feature traditional seminar-style environments and close working relationships with Politics Department faculty.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$38,400/yr

University of Northern Colorado4,2(33)

Greeley, United States

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Take the next step in your criminal justice career with a Criminology and Criminal Justice master’s degree program from University of Northern Colorado, designed for working professionals.

M.A. Part-time Blended

1 year$21,660/yr

University of Southern California4,1(63)

Los Angeles, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

East Asian Area Studies

The East Asian Studies Center offers the interdisciplinary East Asian Area Studies MA program offered by University of Southern California.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$73,260/yr

Linköping University4,2(38)

Linköping, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide

Ethics, Science, and Policy

Learn how to evaluate and develop policies for some of the most pressing issues in society! With the Ethics, Science, and Policy program at Linköping University, you will study and practice ethics and philosophy of science to influence and develop policy on topics such as education, healthcare, risk management, taxation, and research.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$9,498/yr

University of Bristol4,3(97)

Bristol, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Applied Neuropsychology

The Applied Neuropsychology course from University of Bristol is delivered in partnership with North Bristol NHS Trust. You will therefore learn about the theory and practice of clinical neuropsychology from experienced clinicians working in this area and gain an authentic understanding of clinical practice in the UK. Around 80% of our taught content is delivered by practising clinicians.

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

1 year$40,013/yr

Birmingham City University4,1(122)

Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 7% in Worldwide

Forensic Psychology

This MSc Forensic Psychology course at Birmingham City University offers you the chance to learn about some of the most dangerous offenders in society, their victims, approaches to assisting police with their enquires (investigative psychology), the criminal justice system from a psychological perspectives and to enhance your skills in communication, group work, professionalism and ICT.

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

1 year$25,472/yr

UCL4,1(121)

London, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Sociology of Education

The Sociology of Education MA programme offered at the University College London (UCL) will guide students through the latest theories, concepts and research in the sociology of education, exploring the wider political, social and cultural contexts of policy and practice in education.

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

1 year$44,310/yr

Hofstra University4,5(11)

Hempstead, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Graduate Pathway in Sustainability - Sustainability

This Graduate Pathway in Sustainability - Sustainability, Pre-Master from INTO Hofstra University will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at Hofstra University.

Pre-Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$43,990/yr

Boston University4,1(85)

Boston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Global Development Economics

The Global Development Economics degree program at Boston University is an intensive three-semester course of study designed for those seeking rigorous training in economics supplemented by training in the related disciplines of politics, international relations, public health, and infrastructure and environment.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1½ year$66,670/yr

University of Strathclyde4,2(56)

Glasgow, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Criminology and Social Policy

This Criminology and Social Policy course from University of Strathclyde will provide you with a critical and nuanced understanding of criminology, criminal justice and social policy, and of the wider political, economic and social context within which criminological research takes place.

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

1 year$28,936/yr

University of York4,3(138)

York, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Psychology

The Psychology programme offered by the University of York involve conducting research under the supervision of a member of staff and submitting the results in a thesis.

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

2 years$37,462/yr

Temple University4,2(69)

Philadelphia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Communication for Development and Social Change

The Communication for Development and Social Change program at Temple University is tailored for communication professionals passionate about utilizing media, communication and digital platforms as tools for transformative social change

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$49,020/yr

University of Southern California4,1(63)

Los Angeles, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Health Communication Management Graduate Certificate

The Health Communication Management Graduate Certificate program offered at University of Southern California has been training leaders in health management and policy for more than 35 years.

Master Full-time On-campus

$74,010/full

Georgetown University4,5(50)

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

Security Studies

The Security Studies Program from Georgetown University is a multidisciplinary master’s degree designed to prepare graduates for positions within the defense and security fields. The SSP curriculum is designed to give students a broad array of course options addressing numerous areas of study.

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

1½ year$52,413/yr

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte3,6(5)

Charlotte, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Latin American Studies

The Latin American Studies program of The University of North Carolina at Charlotte provides students with the skills and knowledge to understand and analyze the societies of Latin America and the Caribbean—a region of key importance in the age of globalization and mass migration.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$20,627/yr

University of Pittsburgh4,2(6)

Pittsburgh, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Pitt’s Counseling program prepares students to become an evidence-based clinician, helping people to develop skills and build upon their strengths to reach their individual goals.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$47,378/yr

Boston College4,1(15)

Newton, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Mental Health Counseling

The Lynch School’s Master of Arts program in Mental Health Counseling, at Boston College, prepares students for careers as mental health counselors and/or to pursue doctoral studies in psychology or other fields.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$55,020/yr