1479 Social Science Master's Degree Programs

The Alice Salomon Hochschule - University of Applied Sciences - in Berlin, Germany, offers the postgraduate program Master of Arts in Social Work as a Human Rights Profession (MA-SWHR).

Master in Population Studies Learn about populations and societal challenges brought on by population changes. Gain a unique education fusing social sciences, quantitative methods, and programming and graduate with a widely demanded skillset. Are you interested in understanding and analysing population changes and how they are challenging contemporary societies? Population issues, like ageing and population growth, are the results of changes in three key demographic behaviours: migration (when people move from one place to another), fertility (how many babies are born), and mortality (how long people live).

The CdLM aims to provide specific knowledge and skills, related to the specific political-cultural and socio-economic problems of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The course aims to integrate the typical skills of the social and political sciences with the areal skills, characteristic of the tradition of the University of Naples "L'Orientale".

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.

The Master of Social Sciences in International Relations (MSS-IRE) offers specialized training to postgraduate students who are pursuing a career in foreign policy or who wish to prepare themselves for advanced research in international relations.

The Master of Social Sciences in Clinical Psychology Programme is based on the scientist-practitioner model of training and will provide both academic and clinical training, enabling graduates of this programme to be able to practice as psychotherapist in Macau.

The Master of Social Sciences in Economics is a full-time programme over a period of two years. It is based on both coursework and project report. In the first year, students are required to take eight courses, of which four are compulsory, and of which the remaining four are chosen from a list of elective courses.

The MRes in Social Anthropology provides a firm foundation in the methods and methodologies of social anthropology and the human sciences, to serve as a basis for knowledgeable and skilled research in social anthropology. The MRes in Social Anthropology is a full-time postgraduate program run by the Department of Social Anthropology within the School of Philosophical, Anthropological, and Film Studies.

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.

A joint approach by two European universities to contemporary societies and social issues. Comparative Social Policy and Welfare (COSOPO) provides an interdisciplinary approach to contemporary societies in Europe and facilitates understanding social policy and welfare issues in global, national, and local contexts. In this program, you are able to develop skills for understanding and analyzing the development of societies and for engaging with sustainable welfare and policy solutions.

The Master of Social Science (Social Work) (MSocSc Social Work) is a full time two year programme for suitable graduates who want to pursue a career in social work. The programme combines rigorous academic education with supervised field work practice towards the aim of developing competent, ethical and reflective social work practitioners who are committed to the promotion of human rights and social justice in social work.

The MSocSc (Rights & Social Policy) provides advanced study in key and often challenging issues facing social policy today. It provides an opportunity for critical study in the application of social policy theory and methodology to policy and practice.

The Social Research MRes is designed for students who want a solid foundation in research methods and social theory. The program covers a wide range of approaches used to explore social issues, including quantitative and qualitative methods. Students…

The Master in Social Work: specialization Social Work in the Context of Global Crises aims to train highly qualified social workers with the knowledge, skills, and methods needed to effectively apply social work interventions based on social justice and human rights for peoples‘ empowerment, structural changes, social inclusion, and social cohesion. The specialization "Social Work in the Context of Global Crises" provides an opportunity to deepen the knowledge of social work interventions by combining the immediate and long-term emotional, relational, social, and practical needs of individuals, families, communities, and society, the provision of social services, the trauma’s overcoming, community (re)building and advocacy in the context of intercultural conflicts and global crises. The specialization is delivered in English. The degree is a Master of Social Sciences. Social Work: specialization Social Work in the Context of Global Crises program is the one for you if you want to learn how to: Promote the liberation of people from oppressive conditions and their empowerment. Solve social problems arising from social inequality and discrimination against people. Understand and put into practice the principles of human rights and social justice. Acquire skills in analyzing and critically evaluating social service ideas and practices. Acquire skills in analyzing and critically evaluating social policies and decision-making processes in relation to social welfare. Engage people and structures to address life's challenges. Support families and children in conflict and crises. Acquire knowledge and skills in family counseling and group work. Promote social inclusion and human well-being, especially in situations of marginalization and oppression. Make innovative – human rights-based – decisions in the provision of social services. Have a wider range of career choices, whether to continue in social service provision, social policy-making, or civil society movements and advocacy. Apply social work interventions. Articulate between micro (interpersonal), mezzo (organizational), and macro (policy) levels in addressing social inequality and marginalization of people. Create and manage social services and psychosocial support for people, including in humanitarian crises.

This study programme is designed to train high-quality social work specialists. During their studies, students will delve into the theoretical and practical aspects of social work focusing on individuals with disabilities and older people, in the context of ensuring their well-being and their quality of life. Students are introduced to modern social theories, the psychology of disability and sociology, social justice, well-being policies and other essential subjects in this sphere. This is a joint study programme with Open University, Ukraine.

Become a qualified social worker in two years with Kingston University, where you will be eligible to register with Social Work England. Studying Social Work at Kingston will accelerate your path towards a career with the potential to change lives for the better.