343 M.A. Master of Arts in Netherlands

The Arts and Society programme at Utrecht University will prepare you to operate as a leading figure in the global arts, media, and cultural sectors of the future.

The Contemporary Theatre, Dance and Dramaturgy programme at Utrecht University focuses on new and interdisciplinary forms of theatre, dance and dramaturgy. It is interested in how performance and choreography respond to current societal phenomena, how this leads to new artistic forms and strategies and new modes of storytelling. 

The Master's programme Cultural History and Heritage at Graduate School of Humanities is a cross-fertilisation of theory and practice, of pioneering cultural-historical research and accessible public history, of academic knowledge and engagement with today’s societal challenges.

This Historical, Literary and Cultural Studies (Research) programme from Radboud University combines joint interdisciplinary training with disciplinary courses in one of the specialisations: Historical Studies, Literary Studies, or Art and Visual Culture. 

The History of Politics and Society programme at Utrecht University provides you with a thorough understanding of the historical roots of the most important political and societal issues that politicians, journalists and policy makers are concerned with today.

The Linguistics programme at Utrecht University offers mandatory courses covering advanced theoretical linguistics (socio-phonetics, phonology, syntax, semantics, discourse), psycholinguistics (acquisition, processing) and research practice (including computational and experimental methodology). 

The Intercultural Communication programme at Utrecht University teaches you how to approach and facilitate linguistic and cultural diversity in various international contexts.

During the one-year New Media and Digital Culture programme at Utrecht University, you will delve into the many aspects of what it means to live in an age of new media. 

The international political stage is much like a game of chess between multiple players. During the course of the International Relations in Historical Perspective programme at Utrecht University you will gain a greater understanding of the parties involved and of their political agendas and also prepare yourself for a future as a participant in the game of global politics.

In the Literature Today programme at Utrecht University, you will learn to identify and critically evaluate the most recent national and international developments in literature, and to situate these from a historical perspective. You will be equipped with the tools to identify and explain the quality of literary works in times of increasing commercialisation.

The Modern and Contemporary History programme at Utrecht University offers you research-based training in history as an academic discipline. We teach you how to do research, and we challenge you to develop your own ideas on topics of your choice. 

People communicate by means of language. They do so effortlessly most of the time, which is miraculous given the complexity of language, language processing and communication. Studying this phenomenon asks for a broad multidisciplinary perspective.

The one-year master’s in Linguistics is concerned with the knowledge, structure and use of language, studied from a wide range of perspectives. It trains students to systematically identify, describe and analyse language phenomena and to apply this knowledge to a specific area of interest. Studying at Leiden University allows you to explore the field of linguistics through your own interests.

Take a philosophical approach to the human psyche with Philosophy - Philosophy of Mind and Psychology at Tilburg University. By delving into philosophical texts and reflecting on theories and findings from other relevant disciplines - such as psychology, cognitive science, and artificial intelligence - you will gain more insights into mental phenomena as well as moral and existential questions. 

This one-year Master of Animation from Avans University of Applied Sciences is directed towards realizing your creative potential. You will learn to critically and creatively integrate innovatory studio work with theoretical principles.

With this Sustainable Innovation in Hospitality master’s degree from NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences you hone your expertise in hospitality and service management.

This Situated Design, M.A course Avans University of Applied Sciences graduation track Situated Design recognizes you as a distinct presence in the world. You immerse in modern discourses and focus on prevailing conditions, situated knowledge and design practices.

The Master’s in Asian Studies at Leiden University is your opportunity to earn a specialised qualification from one of the leading centres for Asian studies in Europe. The programme consists of one-year specialisations in East Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian as well as the Global Asian specialisation, with an emphasis on a disciplinary approach to the study of Asia.

The multidisciplinary African Studies master’s programme offers you an opportunity to learn about Africa from a wide range of angles, including historical, literary, cultural, socio-economic, and political.

In this specialisation you investigate the human mind and its manifold complexities and products, from a philosophical perspective. You study cultural diversity, mental health and neurodiversity, language and communication, AI and science.