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37 Master's degrees offered by the university

Speech Technology
Gain the expertise you need to contribute to cutting-edge practices in speech synthesis and speech recognition with this Speech Technology programme at University of Groningen.
Linguistics
This Linguistics master from University of Groningen focuses on the language skills of humans. You study language acquisition, language structure and characteristics, multilingualism, or language disorders.
Multilingualism
The Multilingualism Master's track at University of Groningen is unique in combining teaching of many societal, individual, educational, cultural and historical aspects of multilingualism with a practical, research-driven approach.
English Literature and Culture
Literary study is socially relevant: from the medieval to the modern, it maps the forces which divide and unite people. English is the global language of cultural exchange and experiment. Study the Master's track in English Literature and Culture from the University of Groningen to learn more!
Modern History and International Relations
Are you a talented student and interested in modern history and international relations? Is a career in research something you aspire to? Then the Master's track in Modern History and International Relations at the University of Groningen is exactly what you are looking for!
Philosophy (Research)
The Philosophy (Research) programme at University of Groningen offers a core curriculum on philosophical problems related to ongoing research in the faculty, as well as many opportunities to pursue your own interests.
Language and Communication Technologies
How do we cope with the information overload of modern media? What is the best way to collect data in a multilingual environment? Find out in this Language and Communication Technologies programme from the University of Groningen.
Clinical Linguistics - EMCL
How is language stored in the brain? What effects can brain damage have on our ability to use language? And why do some children have difficulty learning language? Find it out in this Clinical Linguistics - EMCL track at the University of Groningen.
Applied Linguistics
Can you learn a second language the same way you learned your mother tongue? What is the best way to test the language proficiency level of students? How can computers and online technology help to learn a language? Find out in this one-year master's track in Applied Linguistics from the University of Groningen which focuses on research into foreign language learning and teaching.
History of Architecture and Urbanism
The Master's track History of Architecture and Urbanism from University of Groningen explores the evolution of cities, villages and park- and landscape design in Europe within the changing global setting.
Religion and Cultural Heritage
Religion and Cultural Heritage is a unique one-year interdisciplinary MA-programme at University of Groningen focusing on a major trend at the interface of religion, identity, politics, and heritage studies.
Arts, Media and Literary Studies
Are you curious, eager to learn and ready to shape the role of the arts and the media in society and culture? Then you are the right person for this Research Master! The two-year Master's track in Arts, Media and Literary Studies from University of Groningen is a specialization within the Research Master's degree in Arts and Culture.
Theology and Religious Studies (research)
In this Theology and Religious Studies (research) programme in at University of Groningen you will study how religion is embedded in present-day and in historical cultural contexts.
Ancient History
What are the classical roots of modern politics? How did religious landscapes interact with political networks? What made the Roman Empire so successful? Why was sport so important to the Greeks? We offer a master degree in Ancient History at the University of Groningen.
Classics
The MA-track Classics at University of Groningen offers education in a wide range of skills to the aspiring classicist: from in-depth analysis of all aspects of a Greek or Latin text to interdisciplinary and thematic studies of important facets of Classical Antiquity.
Digital Humanities
Do you want to be at the forefront of the digital turn in the humanities? The current information revolution opens up exciting perspectives for research and its applications in society. This Digital Humanities programme from University of Groningen equips you to look at culture, language, history or philosophy through the lens of digital methods.
Religion and Pluralism, Ancient and Modern
How did the Romans view religious-political differences? What potential for pluralism exists in modern monotheisms and secularisms? We offer a master degree in Religion and Pluralism, Ancient and Modern at University of Groningen.
Philosophy and Science
This Philosophy and Science programme at University of Groningen offers courses in the philosophy and history of science, skills courses to improve your writing, and tutorials in which you work with experts on the philosophy of your discipline.
Anthropology of Religion and Culture
The Anthropology of Religion and Culture course from University of Groningen equips you with the skills to explore specific lifeworlds across various contexts in order to gain a thorough understanding of the role of religion and culture in different societies.
Philosophy
Students in the Philosophy programme from University of Groningen will further train the philosophical knowledge and skills they developed in their Bachelor's degree programme and are encouraged to engage in philosophical discussions at a deeper level.