Social Sciences

15.7k Master's degrees in Social Sciences

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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

University of Washington4,2(53)

Seattle, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

German Studies

The Master of Arts in German Studies from University of Washington is intended to give students a broad overview of the field of German Studies, including literary history, intellectual history, cultural studies, and pedagogy.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$33,171/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

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

Binghamton University4,1(55)

Binghamton, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Sustainable Communities

Binghamton University offers an innovative master’s program in Sustainable Communities. This program reflects vital community needs for collaborative policies, processes and relationships.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$26,340/yr

The City University of New York4,2(40)

New York City, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Teachers of Students with Speech-Language Disabilities – Bilingual (English-Spanish Extension)

The Teachers of Students with Speech-Language Disabilities – Bilingual (English-Spanish Extension) at The City University of New York is a specialised graduate programme. It provides essential training for educators working in diverse linguistic settings, focusing on speech-language support within a bilingual framework.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$20,520/yr

Lancaster University4,2(71)

Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Public Policy

Through the Public Policy course from Lancaster University you will explore these vital questions - and shape the future - by studying with us.

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

1 year$33,998/yr

University of Oxford4,2(115)

Oxford, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Japanese Studies

The Japanese Studies from the University of Oxford is a two-year programme offered jointly by the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) and the Faculty of Oriental Studies that combines intensive language courses, three courses about Japan, research methods courses and a dissertation. Native speakers of Japanese take two additional courses about Japan.

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus

1 year, 9 months$38,160/yr

University of Otago4,0(101)

Dunedin, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide

German

The German programme at the University of Otago offers flexible study modes, including a three-year B.A. degree and a Diploma in Language. Students can engage with this major or minor full-time, exploring one of Europe’s most influential languages while gaining deep insights into Western cultural heritage and modern global commerce.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$24,246/yr

University of St Andrews4,4(21)

Saint Andrews, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Terrorism and Political Violence - Distance Learning

The Distance Learning MLitt in Terrorism and Political Violence - Distance Learning at the University of St Andrews seeks to develop in students a critical understanding of the concept of terrorism and political violence within the context of a multidisciplinary approach to security studies.

M.Litt. Full-time On-campus

1 year$40,269/yr

Memorial University of Newfoundland4,0(62)

St. John's, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

German Language and Literature

We offer a master degree in German Language and Literature at the Memorial University of Newfoundland. Learning another language fulfills the primary purpose of a university education: to prepare citizens to reason, analyse, problem-solve and communicate in a world of cultural differences.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$1,559/yr