540 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Netherlands

This programme focuses on in-depth study of theory as well as on the acquisition of professional and research skills, which can be applied in a wide range of psychology specialisations.

In the Sociology of Culture, Media and the Arts programme from Erasmus University Rotterdam, you will gain in-depth knowledge of the main theoretical insights into, and academic debates within, the field of media, culture and sociology.

The Astronomy and Science Communication and Society master's specialisation focuses on the interaction between science and society.

The master's specialisation Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences and Science Communication & Society focuses on the interaction between science and society.

The master's specialisation Mathematics 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.

In Economics and Governance students apply modern economics to address societal issues such as reforming pension and healthcare systems in ageing societies, global environmental challenges, the impact of globalization on labour markets and income inequality, and pressure from immigration.

The research master's in Assyriology, a specialisation of the Classics and Ancient Civilizations (Research) programme, at Leiden University provides you with a multidisciplinary study of the languages, literatures and cultures of the Ancient Near Eastern world.

Analyse the underlying mechanisms of unhealthy or antisocial behaviour and behaviour change using recent theories and models from various psychological disciplines on Psychology - Health and Social Psychology from Maastricht University.

You’ll gain in-depth knowledge of human brain function, perception and cognition, paralleled with extensive hands-on training in advanced non-invasive brain imaging (e.g. fMRI, fNIRS, DWI, EEG/MEG) and brain stimulation (TMS, tDCS) techniques Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience is offered at Maastricht University.

This one-year master’s degree explores Russia and the Eurasian world from the perspectives of language, literature and culture, or politics, history and economics. Leiden University's Faculty of Humanities has been studying Russia and the Slavic world since 1913. Scholars from around the world come to Leiden University to study and teach this important field.

The research master in Hebrew and Aramaic Studies is delivered by internationally-acclaimed experts at Leiden University. Leiden University’s Chair of Hebrew and Aramaic actively contributes to scholarship in the field, and classes regularly reflect ongoing research.

At University of Groningen, in this Economics and Economic Analysis double degree master with Universidad de Chile in Santiago, you will gain comprehensive knowledge of the economies, economic policies, strategies, theories and practices of Europe and Latin America.

In the one-year East European Studies (European Studies) programme of the University of Amsterdam you develop a thorough understanding of the history of Eastern European countries (including Russia), and insight into recent developments in the region. 

In the Comparative Cultural Analysis (Arts and Culture) programme of the University of Amsterdam you will explore 'culture' in the broadest sense - from art, film and new media, to popular culture and social movements - in relation to contemporary issues such as globalisation, technology and social and cultural conflicts and identities.

The European Policy (European Studies) programme of the University of Amsterdam offers a unique combination of humanities and social sciences approaches to understanding and analysing the ways in which the European Union is governed and how EU policy is addressing the challenges contemporary Europe is facing.

The Econometrics and Operations Research - Financial Engineering programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam equips you with cutting-edge methods and tools to tackle these challenges head-on.

The master's specialisation in Applied Archaeology offers you an academic programme to start your professional career in archaeology. This unique specialisation is a collaboration of Leiden University and Saxion University of Applied Sciences.

This Communication and Information Studies degree course is offered by the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. 

Are you a talented student and interested in modern history and international relations? Is a career in research something you aspire to? Then this International Relations (research) programme at the University of Groningen is exactly what you are looking for.

This Forensic and Legal Psychology programme at Erasmus University Rotterdam focuses on psychological contributions to both forensic and legal contexts.