191 Master's degrees offered by the university

In the specialisation Terrorism and Political Violence of the MSc Crisis and Security Management you study one of the most urgent security challenges of our time: terrorism, extremism and political violence. You will examine the roots, dynamics and consequences of radical and extremist movements, from jihadist groups to right-wing and anti-government extremism.

This Global and Comparative Perspectives Master’s programme is unique in Europe. It offers comparative perspectives from around the world that will enable you to be part of the next generation of thinkers, someone studying and shaping philosophy for a globalised 21st century.

Within the Linguistics specialisation, you can choose one of the suggested thematic routes. Depending on your chosen theme, the programme prepares you for a career in various fields, such as speech technology, artificial intelligence, education, language documentation and language policy.

In the unique two-year international joint Master’s programme in European Politics and Society (EPS) you will be able to study at four major European research universities in four beautiful cities: Prague, Leiden, Krakow and Barcelona.

In this Master’s programme you will explore the historical origins and contemporary evolution of global order. Interrogating the ways in which global order has changed over time provides key insights into contemporary challenges in international politics.

The specialisation Global Political Economy of the master’s in International Relations at Leiden University provides you with a cutting-edge understanding of the world economy and its social and political foundations.

In this specialisation you investigate why and how people mobilise around group identities, as well as the institutional arrangements for resolving or reducing ethnic conflict.

In this specialisation you focuse on legitimacy and justice, political philosophy's core themes. Immersing yourself in theories, methods, and complex cases, you will make the leap from opinion to analysis.

Clinical Psychology at Leiden University is a master's specialisation at the interface of science and practice. The aim of this programme is to offer you a balanced combination of theory and skills training.

How are war and justice regulated in times of international turmoil? How can the international community develop effective governance mechanisms, including law, to better honour peace as a fundamental human right?

In the master’s specialisation Computer Science and Business Studies (formerly known as the MSc programme: ICT in Business and the Public Sector), you combine high-quality research in Computer Science with training in management and entrepreneurship. You will learn about analytical frameworks and skills for managerial decision making.

The master's specialisation Physics and Science Communication and Society focuses on the interaction between science and society. Increasingly, the general public wants to be and needs to be informed about scientific topics. At the same time, scientists need to show accountability to the general public about their research.

The one-year master's specialisation in Clinical Neuropsychology focuses on fostering clinical and scientific skills based on a solid theoretical background as well as practical training in neuropsychology and (clinical) neuropsychological research.

In the specialisation Data Science in Psychology (formerly known as Methodology and Statistics in Psychology) master's specialisation you will learn to apply and understand the most up-to-date methods and statistics in psychological research. The objective of the programme is to equip you with advanced training in research methods and professional skills.

The Technical Medicine at Leiden University offers a unique interdisciplinary joint-degree Master programme in technical medicine together with TU Delft, Erasmus University Rotterdam and their academic medical centers.

The research master's in Asian Studies gives you access to Leiden University's leading expertise in the countries of Asia. Designed for high-achieving students, Leiden University's research MA Asia Studies offers access to unique resources and expertise. Asian Studies at Leiden University has a reputation for excellence that is unmatched in Europe.

The research master’s programme in Linguistics combines leading expertise with a flexible programme format.

In this advanced master’s programme, you will gain a thorough understanding of the legislation that governs international relations in an increasingly complex global society. You will learn in-depth about a wide range of aspects that affect our world, in addition to getting the opportunity to specialise your area of study.

This multi-disciplinary programme offers a wealth of opportunities for students interested in fundamental or applied molecular bioscience, organismal and behavioural biology, evolution, biodiversity or conservation, and prepares you for a career in or outside academia.

Astronomy covers observations using the world's most powerful telescopes, theoretical astrophysical and astrochemical modeling, innovative instrumentation techniques, and laboratory experiments that mimic conditions in space.