Master's Degree programs in South Africa

Considering South Africa? There are master's degree programs to weigh up — compare fees, entry requirements and start dates before you apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

What degree levels can I study in South Africa?

Programs in South Africa are offered at these levels: Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Honours Degree, Master's Degree, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Master of Business Administration, Doctorate. Pick a level from the browse links or the sidebar to see only those programs.

Which fields of study can I browse in South Africa?

Fields such as Business & Management, Law, Engineering & Technology each have their own browsable page for South Africa. Every curated field lists all matching programs with duration, tuition and intake details.

How much does it cost to study in South Africa?

Tuition varies widely by institution and degree level. Listings show local and international tuition where published — use the International Tuition filter to keep programs within your budget, and confirm current fees on each program's official page.

How do I choose the right program?

Start from the degree level you are aiming for, then narrow by field of study, language of instruction and duration. Open the details of your shortlisted programs to compare tuition, entry requirements and intake dates side by side.

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Master of Social Work

University of South Africa QS 2027 #951-1000

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

unisa.ac.za University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Social Work

Master's Degree programs in South Africa

Frequently Asked Questions

What degree levels can I study in South Africa?

Which fields of study can I browse in South Africa?

How much does it cost to study in South Africa?

How do I choose the right program?

Master of Social Work

Master of Commerce in Supply Chain Management

Master of Administration in Human Resource Management

Master of Administration in Labour Relations Management

Master of Arts in Afrikaans and Dutch

Master of Arts in Ancient Languages

Master of Arts in Applied Language Studies

Master of Arts in Communication

Master of Arts in Development and Management

Master of Arts in English

Master of Arts in Graphic Design

Master of Arts in History

Master of Arts in History of Art

Master of Arts in Human Resource Management

Master of Arts in Indigenous Knowledge Systems

Master of Arts in Industrial and Organisational Psychology

Master of Arts in Industrial Sociology

Master of Arts in International Relations

Master of Arts in Labour Relations Management

Master of Arts in Land Reform and Rural Development

Master of Arts in Language Practice

Master of Arts in Linguistics and Literary Theory

Master of Arts in Medical Sociology

Master of Arts in Political Studies

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