540 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Netherlands

The Social Sciences for a Digital Society (Research) programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam  trains students to anticipate, understand, and analyse the complex challenges of the digital society, and to meet them head-on.

In Economic Geography programme from University of Groningen, you study the characteristics of economic activities across places and learn how to stimulate economic development.

In the track War and Peace Studies, of the MSc Crisis and Security Managment, you will gain a thorough understanding of the history, theories as well as the contemporary and future policy challenges related to war, warfare, and the multidimensional promotion of peace.

The Business Economics - Sustainability program at University of Amsterdam offers a broad perspective on sustainability. You will learn evidence-based economic policies and business strategies that achieve sustainability in practice. This is one of the tracks you can opt for in the MSc Business Economics.

The Research Master Genomics in Society at Erasmus University Rotterdam trains the next generation of genomics researchers to navigate the intersection of science and society. You will develop skills to critically engage with the ethical, social, and policy facets of new technologies. You will contribute to responsible innovation and help shape the future of genomics for positive societal impact.

Are you fascinated by international relations? Do you want to become a specialist in this field? Then this International Relations degree at University of Groningen is what you are looking for.

The MSc Geographical Information Management and Applications is offered by experts from Wageningen University & Research, University of Twente, Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) and Utrecht University. After successful completion of the programme, students will receive a Master of Science degree in Geographical Sciences, signed by Utrecht University .

The master's programme in Modern European Philosophy at Leiden University focuses on the philosophical reflection on human nature and culture, both from a systematic and a historical perspective.

Taught by top researchers from a wide range of disciplines, the MA Chinese Studies at Leiden University combines in-depth knowledge with advanced language proficiency. Expertise on Asia at Leiden University is internationally renowned. You will learn from some of Europe's best scholars in the field.

With the Master of Music Therapy at the ArtEZ University of the Arts you learn how to substantiate and demonstrate the effects of your music therapy through research.

The Economics (Research) programme of the University of Amsterdam is offered in partnership with the Tinbergen Institute and is a research master program in economics, econometrics and finance with the prospect of PhD opportunities under the supervision of the research fellows.

In the Philosophy of the Humanities and the Social Sciences (Philosophy) programme of the University of Amsterdam, students gain philosophical insights in conjunction with another academic discipline.

International Master's in Advanced Research in Criminology is an interdisciplinary programme from Erasmus University Rotterdam that is developed to prepare students for current demands in the field of border-crossing, security and social justice.

During the Master's programme in Public Administration at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam you will gain insight into how governance itself is changing as a result of these developments.

The Psychology - Training and Development program at University of Amsterdam unites theories and applications from Social, Clinical and Work and Organisational Psychology.

Are you interested in the political challenges of a rapidly changing world order? Do you want to understand how economic globalization and geopolitical rivalries shape national politics, international cooperation, and global conflict? Then the specialization in Geopolitics and Global Political Economy is the right choice for you.

The specialisation Ethics, Economics, and Policy (EEP) of the Master's in Philosophy equips students to tackle urgent societal challenges like climate change, AI governance, and migration through ethical insight and policy analysis. 

The Anthropology of Religion and Culture course from University of Groningen equips you with the skills to explore specific lifeworlds across various contexts in order to gain a thorough understanding of the role of religion and culture in different societies.

This master's specialisation addresses housing and real estate challenges from an economic and policy perspective but also covers the finance-side of real estate and housing, including investment analysis, mortgage markets, and risk assessment.

The combination of practical lessons and academics when studying HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht's Teacher Education in French Master programme prepares you to be well equipped to teach French in the upper form of secondary education in the Netherlands.