540 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Netherlands

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.

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

Would you like to resolve communication challenges in practice rather than just study them? The Communication Science - Research Master's (Academic) programme of the University of Amsterdam is a two-year MSc degree programme for students who would like to be at the forefront of the newest developments in understanding the role of communication and media in an applied context.

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 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.

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.

The Theory and History of Psychology programme from University of Groningen studies psychology as a science, a discipline, and a profession. It's the only programme of its kind in Europe

The innovative interdisciplinary two-year Heritage, Memory and Archaeology (Archaeology) programme of the University of Amsterdam explores the ways in which we deal with tangible and intangible remnants and narratives of the past, as well as the remaking of the past into heritage, memory and material culture in the present. 

In this Master’s programme you will explore the historical origins and contemporary evolution of global order. Interrogating the ways in which global order has changed over time provides key insights into contemporary challenges in international politics.

The specialisation Global Political Economy of the master’s in International Relations at Leiden University provides you with a cutting-edge understanding of the world economy and its social and political foundations.

In the Master’s programme Youth Studies at Utrecht University you will contribute to knowledge regarding youth issues. You will learn to develop ways to prevent or solve problems associated with adolescence and young adulthood, and enhance the quality youth care.

In this specialisation you focuse on legitimacy and justice, political philosophy's core themes. Immersing yourself in theories, methods, and complex cases, you will make the leap from opinion to analysis.

Work and Organisational Psychology at Erasmus University Rotterdam emphasises organisational psychology and the role of emotions in modern organisations. Furthermore, new methods in personnel selection are examined in this master.

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

During the Literary Studies - English Literature in a Visual Culture programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam , you will explore the world of stories by looking at questions such as: How do you analyse stories? What functions do they serve? And how do you learn to read them? You will look at how stories are told through literary texts, paintings, music and films.