240 Social Science Masters Degree Programs

Explore the development of public spaces, civic amenities and heritage sites through applied principles of exhibition and display.

MSc Social Research is an advanced degree in social science methodology. It is suited to those who wish to prepare for PhD research or for those who want to increase key employability skills in the areas of qualitative fieldwork, quantitative data management, and data analytics.

The program in "Landscape Architecture - Land Landscape Heritage" integrates technical, natural and agronomical sciences, as well as historical, cultural and social studies. The program is based on design studios and lectures on current themes such as the design of soil and of public open spaces, of the urban and rural landscape, preservation of landscape heritage, regeneration of derelict areas, sustainable tourism and hydrogeological risk prevention.

The decision to pursue a Master's by research in social science is rooted in a deep appreciation for the complexity of societal structures, human behavior, and the need for nuanced insights to address contemporary social challenges.

This programme provides practical, career-oriented training in social science research methods, including research design, data collection and data analysis relating to both qualitative and quantitative modes of inquiry.

The Master's Degree Programme in Computational Social and Political Science (CSPS) equips students with the knowledge and competences needed to provide empirically-grounded and theoretically-informed explanations of political and social phenomena applying computational and quantitative methods of analysis to quantitative and qualitative data.

The Master in Computational Social Science offers specialized training in cutting-edge computational and quantitative analysis techniques oriented to the study of the Social Sciences. This program prepares you to take advantage of complex data and advanced computational tools to understand society and human behavior.

A Master’s Programme in Digital Social Science provides you with diverse skills and knowledge about human behaviour in digital environments with intelligent technologies. LUT’s social scientists will solve the challenges of the digitalised future at the interface between people and technology. Social sciences studies provide you with diverse skills and knowledge about human behaviour in digital environments with intelligent technologies.

This programme provides comprehensive training in the process of research conceptualisation, design and operationalisation. It has been carefully formulated to reflect the training recommended by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). It is particularly suited for those seeking a career as a social science researcher or planning to go on to a PhD in Management.

A Master of Social Science in Communication degree offers a deep exploration of the theory, practice, and impact of communication in contemporary society. It provides students with a comprehensive understanding of how communication shapes and is shaped by culture, politics, technology, and human interaction. Through the study of media, rhetoric, interpersonal communication, and digital communication, […]

The Master's program combines social work, social policy, social management, and social work research. The full-time program imparts academic, practice-oriented, and international skills for analyzing social problems, managing social systems, and leading social institutions.

Have you ever wondered how diversity, solidarity and inequality are connected? Or how to counter radicalisation? How segregation in social networks arises? How organisational processes influence inequality? This programme is the one for you!

The Master’s in Social Science for Digital Data equips students with skills in collecting, processing, and interpreting digital data across various sectors. It focuses on critical analysis of the political, economic, ethical, and societal impacts of digital data and the digital transition.

Cities are inspiring arenas for business, culture, and everyday life. However, they face complex challenges related to the environment and the well-being of individuals. Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sustainable Urban Development is a multidisciplinary program developing skills needed to address these challenges. Those focusing on the Social Sciences field will understand the purpose and societal significance of social research. They will also be familiar with key theories and concepts in social sciences. Those focusing on the Social Sciences field will understand the purpose and societal significance of social research. They will also be familiar with key theories and concepts in social sciences.

Social change and innovation are the fundamental emblems of contemporary societies. In the studies of emerging social processes and social transformation, different theoretical and methodical perspectives are incorporated. Sociology as a specialized discipline in these dynamics offers professionals the necessary tools to analyze the process of social change and the social structures in which they are produced.

Our MA Social Policy degree equips you to understand a rapidly changing world and promote social justice.

Globalisation, extremism, new forms of communication – our society is constantly changing, and this inevitably brings new challenges. It is important to react to these challenges with flexibility as well as creativity with solution-oriented approaches. Become a specialist and executive in the social sector with our Master's degree in Social Innovation and actively shape the social future!