540 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Netherlands

The English-taught River Delta Development program at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences is a unique joint degree offered by three universities of applied sciences with complementing expertise in the field of water.

The Biomedical Sciences - Science Communication programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam enables you to conduct research within the broad spectrum of biomedical sciences.

As a student in the Communication Science - Media Psychology course from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam you will be challenged to solve problems in a professional context by giving specific advice to an organization with communication issues, for instance. For example, in the Impact subject, you give advice to a social organisation with a communication problem.

Philosophy of economics is a broad field that encompasses questions about economic methodology, rational decision making, political philosophy and applied ethics. Find out more with this Research Master in Philosophy and Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam.

The Environmental Economics specialisation dives into the economic aspects of local, regional, and global environmental challenges, the use and depletion of natural resources, and the role of market-based policies in promoting sustainable practices and technologies.

The Tinbergen Institute Research Master in Economics is a joint degree programme offered by Erasmus University Rotterdam, the University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. 

Are you looking for a unique, international master’s programme that bridges the human-centred approach of social sciences with the realm of management and organizations? Are you curious about how start-ups develop their company culture? If so, then the Culture, Organization and Management programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is just what you’re looking for!

The MA Southeast Asian Studies at Leiden University explores Southeast Asia in-depth and from the perspective of its history, literature, media, culture, religions, philosophy or philology.

The Biology and Science Communication and Society master's specialisation 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 Business Economics - Managerial Economics and Strategy programme of the University of Amsterdam teaches you how to identify and solve challenges for companies and organisations.

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 Latin American Studies programme of the University of Amsterdam, you will study social transformations in Latin America from geographic, historical, economic, cultural, social, political and ecological perspectives. You will design your own research plan, do field research in this exciting region and become a critical academic.

The Political Science - International Relations - Peace and Security programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam explores the roots and dynamics of conflict, the mechanisms of conflict resolution, and the role of international actors in peace processes.

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

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.

This Biomedical Sciences master program will help to deepen and broaden your understanding of human health and disease. You will acquire a skill set suitable for a wide range of career opportunities not only in (biomedical) research, but also in industry, policy making, communication or education. The master has a maximum capacity of 100 students per year.

The Cultural and Social Anthropology programme of the University of Amsterdam allows students to design and conduct their own ethnographic project. Through in-depth fieldwork, students are stimulated to think critically about social and cultural phenomena and engage with current anthropological debates.

What are the dominant issues in humanitarian action? What is the so-called aid industry? And can professionalization prevent dependence on aid? Find out in this International Humanitarian Action programme from University of Groningen.

The Master's degree programme in Computational Cognitive Science from University of Groningen focuses on Cognitive Science and its applications. 

In the master programme Population Studies at University of Groningen students learn the theories, methods and skills required to become a versatile demographer.