540 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Netherlands

The Curating Art and Cultures (Heritage Studies) programme of the University of Amsterdam is a unique, two-year Dual Master's programme designed to train the curators and (museum) researchers of the future. The programme is offered jointly by the UvA, the VU University and leading museums in the Netherlands (a.o. Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Van Abbe Museum).

Psychology - Legal Psychology from Maastricht University is focussed on applying cognitive and social psychology to the legal system. You’ll explore key topics such as: investigative suspect interviewing, eyewitness testimony, and how to act as an expert witness.

This specialisation focuses on the sources of international conflict, the dynamics of crisis management, and the conditions that allow states to resolve their disputes peacefully.

If you are intrigued by questions about the psychology of violence and crime, and you are not satisfied with easy answers, consider entering the Master's degree programme 'Clinical Forensic Psychology and Victimology' from University of Groningen. In this programme we aim to understand acts of violence and crime from both the victims' and the offenders' perspective.

The European Master in Health Economics and Management (Eu-HEM) is a joint degree offered by the University of Oslo, MCI - The Entrepreneurial School®, the University of Bologna and Erasmus University Rotterdam. Eu-HEM covers topics in health economics, healthcare management, leadership, health policy, governance and law.

In the Economics - Behavioural Economics and Game Theory programme of the University of Amsterdam they focus on the psychology of economic choices and strategic behaviour.

The programme in Communication Studies at University of Groningen is one of the programmes of the MA-programme Communication and Information Studies.

Understanding the complexities of world affairs requires an ability to think critically and to draw insights from a variety of perspectives, sources, and analytic frames. You will join the only master's programme in the Netherlands to offer five unique specialisations within the field of international relations.

The Science Education and Communication programme at University of Groningen builds upon an international network of existing institutional links, teaching and research experience, and a well-established Master's degree program offered in Dutch for the past 14 years. 

Executive Master in Cultural Leadership from Maastricht University is a two-year masters programme designed for applicants who wish to gain a Master of Arts qualification without pausing full-time work. 

In the International Development Economics double degree from University of Groningen with the University of Göttingen, Germany, you will obtain specialised knowledge of international markets and the global interconnections between national economies.

The Econometrics and Operations Research - Quantitative Logistics course at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam equips you with cutting-edge methods and tools to tackle these challenges head-on.

In this Media, Culture and Society programme from Erasmus University Rotterdam, you will dive into the production, reception and content of various media as well as their social and cultural meanings and uses.

In the Business Economics - Neuroeconomics programme of the University of Amsterdam you learn to understand the brain’s role in controlling human behaviour. This is one of three tracks you can opt for in the MSc Business Economics.

The Economic Geography (Human Geography) programme of University of Amsterdam focuses on how the globalised economy has affected the lives of people in different parts of the world.

The Psychology - Coaching and Vitality in Organisations programme of the University of Amsterdam focuses on occupational health psychology, more specifically the psychology of interventions that promote the well-being and functioning of people at work. The background, development, and application of work-related coaching and other interventions play a key role in this track.

For students who wish to conduct research that has an applied character aimed at solving problems or contributing understanding where this is directly needed, we offer the possibility to specialize in Applied Anthropology with the Cultural and Social Anthropology - Applied Anthropology programme of the University of Amsterdam.

This master's programme offers you an advanced education in philosophy with a focus on questions in politics and economics. It is ideal for students who aspire to a career in policymaking, politics, journalism and a wide range of other professional occupations.

What psychological processes are involved in peak performance? That is the main question in the Psychology - Sport and Performance Psychology programme of the University of Amsterdam. This question is divided into two sub-questions (1) How do you help people perform at their best when it really matters? and (2) How do you help people reach very difficult goals?

The Economic Geography - Regional Competitiveness and Trade track at University of Groningen, which is part of the Master in Economic Geography and organized in cooperation with the Faculty of Economics and Business, focusses on regional and global competitiveness related to trade and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).