540 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Netherlands

How can psychology help us understand and solve environmental and energy-related problems? How can we motivate and empower people to act pro-environmentally and adapt to a changing environment? Questions like these are addressed in the Master programme Environmental Psychology at the University of Groningen.

At Psychology - Cognitive Neuroscience from Maastricht University you’ll gain in-depth knowledge of human brain function and cognition and train in the use of non-invasive brain imaging techniques like EEG and fMRI. Become an expert in cognitive psychology and neuroscientific methods. 

The one-year Master's programme Jewish Studies (Middle Eastern Studies) at the University of Amsterdam focuses on Jewish culture and intellectual life from antiquity to the present.

Explore emerging markets, their challenges and opportunities. Gain tools for sustainable solutions, economic analysis, and business strategy. Through theory and real cases, prepare for a successful global career in business, policy, and development with this Economics and Strategy in Emerging Markets programme from Maastricht University.

At Psychology - Developmental Psychology from Maastricht University you’ll study how behaviours and cognitive functions relate to our psychological and biological makeup and the development of the brain.

In this Communication and Information Sciences - Multimodal Communication programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam they look at text, images, talk, and interaction, considering how they function, both on their own, and when integrated.

Visual Ethnography provides an important framework, toolkit, and skillset to address the pressing concerns of Global Vulnerabilities and Social Resilience. Visual Ethnography draws upon audiovisual media's unique ability to share insights about people and places on multiple registers – discursive, sensory, embodied, spatial, etc.

This two-year research programme is designed to teach students high-quality research skills in Child and Education Studies. It offers a solid base for either an academic or a professional career. Graduates are able to design, conduct and evaluate applied scientific research, and can make the link between (clinical) practice and science.

The Communication and Information programme of the University of Amsterdam provides students with a solid theoretical and methodological foundation for understanding the way in which language is used for informative and argumentative purposes.

The programme of Parenting and Child Development consists of four substantive courses devoted to the following subjects:

Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology: Specialisation Sociology of Policy in Practice Are you eager to conduct policy-oriented research on issues of relevance to organisations? Do you want to combine ethnographic research with a 3-month internship? Do you have excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills? Are you flexible and hard-working?

The Political Science (PS) pre-Master’s programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam  is meant for students who have a special interest in how current events like a global pandemic, climate change, shifts in economic power, the rise of AI and big data impact global politics.

The Political Science - Democracy, Power and Inequality degree at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam delves into institutions, power, democracy, and representation. It equips you with the tools to analyse how societies are politically organized and how this impacts policy-making and the distribution of income and wealth.

The Archaeology - European and Mediterranean Archaeology programme is offered jointly by two universities. The University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam have combined their expertise in the fields of Archaeology, Ancient History and Classics in the Amsterdam Centre for Ancient Studies and Archaeology (ACASA). 

This double degree in Central-East European Economies from University of Groningen combines international business and international economics topics, with a special focus on issues of economic transformation and integration.

Art is inherently public. In the Arts, Policy and Cultural Entrepreneurship track at the University of Groningen you will study and reflect upon how public arts policy, arts management, arts marketing and education affect the realisation of artistic values in society. 

Are you interested in archaeology and want to increase your chances in the competitive job market? Do you want a graduate programme which combines intensive training and a flexible structure? Then this Archaeology programme from University of Groningen for you! 

The Research Master in Economics and Business at University of Groningen is a two-year programme and is open to bright and ambitious students. 

The Political Science MA programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam teaches you to analyse the exercise of political power in its social and international context.

Learn how media influences our behaviour with the Communication Science programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. As we find ourselves in a continually changing media landscape, where everyone shares information and can have an impact on the reputation of  brands or politicians, it makes sense that there is a high demand for experts who understand these developments and can manage the impact.