774 Social Science MSc Degree Programs

Law and Society: Governance and Global Development (MSc) is a one-year master’s degree at the internationally renowned Leiden Law School of Leiden University. The program brings together students from law and social sciences to examine the dynamic relationship between legal norms and social reality. Its global orientation, interdisciplinary approach, and focus on social justice make this master’s program unique in its field.

The Sociology and Social Inequalities MSc offers advanced sociological training with a dedicated focus on understanding and addressing social inequalities. Through a curriculum that combines rigorous methodological training with an interdisciplinary approach, you will explore the roots, mechanisms, and impacts of inequality across individual, community, national, and global contexts. Topics that may be covered include intersections of race, gender, social class, social justice, the climate crisis, AI and new technology, and the paths towards creating a more equitable future. It can be studied on campus or online, giving you the flexibility to engage with the programme from anywhere in the world.

China's meteoric rise as a global power has empowered it to seek a more active role in global governance. Master of Social Sciences in China and Global Governance (MCGG) unravels the complexities of China in participating and shaping global political and economic dynamics.

The MSc in Social and Cultural Anthropology is designed to give students a broad understanding of human societies, cultures, and social behaviors. The program covers key topics such as fieldwork methods, ethnography, and social theory. Immerse yourself in the study of social and cultural worlds while stretching your skills in qualitative research. During your year in one of the largest anthropology departments in the UK, you’ll gain in-depth expertise of anthropological theory and analysis, enhanced with specialist knowledge of ethnographic approaches. The practice-based research training you receive is relevant to careers in international development, education, local and national government or the creative industries.

The MSc Socio-Legal Studies blends rigorous research training with interdisciplinary insights on how law interacts with society. Emphasising empirical research and practical application, this programme prepares you to influence future legal and social policies, positioning you at the forefront of socio-legal change.

The Psychological Sciences (Conversion) MSc online has been created for students and working professionals from non-psychology backgrounds, who want to gain a comprehensive understanding of the practical applications of psychological sciences and their impact on society. As a graduate, you’ll have acquired important transferable skills at an advanced level, such as research design, data analysis, and report preparation, whilst also building a solid basis to pursue a career as a professional psychologist through further study within the discipline (e.g. PhD, ClinPsyD, DEdPsy).

The MSc in Caring for Children and Young People with Complex Needs programme aims to provide you with the knowledge, skills, training and education to work in caring for children and young people with complex health needs in a hospital and community setting. This interdisciplinary MSc is part of a suite of specialist programmes in childhood studies developed in conjunction with the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work.

The MSc Risk, Hazards & Society equips you with interdisciplinary skills to analyze and manage risks to health, safety, security, and the environment. Taught by experts, it blends social and natural sciences with real-world case studies and internships, preparing you for careers in government, NGOs, and business.

This programme creates links between social work research and practice in a range of settings. You will be taught the necessary skills to undertake research into social work and social care as a practice-based professional, a postgraduate research student or a policy-focused professional. This degree will help you acquire vital tools to maximise your work in addressing genuine issues of concern with policymakers, managers, practitioners and service users in social work and social care.

This MSc offers in-depth knowledge of sociological analysis, research methods and social science analytics - including high-level training in data, data science, and data mining -, and a range of sequenced topics that include crime, law, and deviance, culture and media, health and well-being, political analysis and social movements, and stratification and social inequality. The combination of high-level training in research methods and robust exposure to core topics in Sociology and the Social Sciences will set graduates up for a wide variety of careers in both the Public and Private sectors.

DCU’s MSc in Climate Change: Policy, Media & Society is Ireland’s only programme focused on the social sciences and humanities aspects of climate change. Gain expertise in media, policy, law, governance, and politics, equipping you with the skills to address today’s environmental challenges from diverse perspectives.

The focus of the MSc in Psychology: Applied Social Psychology is on the theory and application of psychology to manage real-life problems. We provide an international approach, with international and staff experts tuition from professionals in the field, and you will have the freedom to choose your own area of specialization. Dutch students can take a large part of the program in Dutch.

In a world requiring effective social change, your ability to leverage data is crucial. Tomorrow University's Master of Science in Data-Driven Social Innovation bridges innovative social solutions and the power of data to measure and amplify impact. You will learn to create and measure social innovation projects effectively.

Make a difference and boost your career with the MSc Data Science for Health and Social Care, where you will learn how to use data to improve lives, strengthen systems, and shape policy in the health and social care sectors. Whether you are starting out, changing direction, or advancing your current role, we will help you build the skills you need to deliver powerful, data-driven solutions that create lasting impact.

The Master’s in Health and Social Care Policy at King’s College London blends policy insights with real-world clinical experience. Using global case studies, it teaches integrated thinking on healthcare, social care, and public health. The program runs alongside a course for UK health officials, fostering peer learning.