540 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Netherlands

The Master's specialisation in Natural computing & neurotechnology integrates theoretical, computational, experimental, and technological research at the Donders Institute and has as its scientific mission to uncover fundamental mechanisms of brain function. This common mission is realized via two distinct complementary research lines.

The Master's specialisation in Language and communication aims to understand the complexity of human language faculty and its development at the behavioural, cognitive, and neural levels in healthy individuals as well as in populations with dysfunction in linguistic and communication skills.

In this specialisation you will become familiar with the nature of violent conflict in the 21st Century. How can we explain the origins and development of violent conflicts? What are the effects of international interventions in war? What are the conditions for an enduring peace?

Integrate labour law, social policy and human resource management to take a European perspective on the international labour market. You will combine knowledge of these different fields with a modern skill-set, which will make you a highly sought-after professional. You will learn to solve legal and policy issues that arise in an international market with free movement. Study online or on-campus.

Focus on sustainable development and how economic systems and policies can support Sustainable Development Goals. Work directly with policy makers on finding solutions to complex societal challenges during this Economics of Sustainability from Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Why are social divisions in society increasing? Are you interested in knowing how welfare policies can help to reduce social inequality? Then this Social Inequalities and Change degree offered by Erasmus University Rotterdam might be the right choice for you.

Join the Data Science and Society - Business course at Tilburg University and work with real-world data from customers and businesses to build models that generate insights and recommendations to improve business strategy.

This Public Policy and Human Development programme offered by Maastricht University and United Nations University, equips you with quantitative and qualitative skills to analyse complex public policy challenges. Gain expertise in governance, policy analysis, and problem-solving for global or local careers.

This Sustainability Science in Transforming Societies interdisciplinary programme from Maastricht University equips you to navigate the complexities of sustainability transformations. Gain a systems perspective, skills for research and assessments, and become a bridge-builder for sustainability in various domains.

The International Economics programme at Erasmus University Rotterdam offers a comprehensive exploration of global economic issues. You will analyse the increasing integration of international goods, labour, and capital markets, and the decline of national barriers that once separated them.

In a world increasingly shaped by uncertainty - climate change, natural hazards, war, displacement - finding creative, sustainable solutions is more urgent than ever. Learn more with the Societies in Crisis - Humanitarian Action and Policy Responses master’s programme from Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Applied Political Theory is not just about interpreting or explaining the world, but also about changing it. From climate change to homelessness, great societal challenges require that we make decent and legitimate political choices. This specialisation provides you with the tools to evaluate whether and how the exercise of power by political actors and institutions can be justified.

Learn to analyse and understand the working of global financial markets. Explore various aspects, such as financial risk management, asset pricing and monetary policy.

How can the effectiveness of EU policy be ensured? How does the EU engage with societal actors, and what effect does this have on the EU's legitimacy? This multidisciplinary Master's equips you with cutting-edge insights from public administration and political science to tackle questions like these.

Become a specialist in the fields of healthcare policy, societal resilience, and health and wellbeing. You will analyze how health and wellbeing are influenced by societal and contextual structures, how they are distributed across Western societies, and how policy can enhance the health and wellbeing of society. The Master Health, Wellbeing and Society is a track of the MSc Sociology.

Middle Eastern Studies at Leiden University distinguishes itself from similar programmes through its disciplinary breadth and historical depth, through its wide range of research-based electives, and through its flexibility, which enables students to tailor their individual programmes to their interests.

Learn how to tackle global social challenges such as poverty or migration and become an expert in sustainable development in an international context. You acquire various perspectives on sustainable development with a focus on social and economic drivers and motives. Translate important societal questions into sociological research to evaluate policies and to serve as input for new policies.

In the Master’s track in Work and Organizational Psychology at Tilburg University you will learn how to apply science-based solutions to human problems in work and organizational settings. You learn how to optimize employee performance, improve processes and relationships, enhance fairness and equity in teams, and increase subjective well-being in organizations. 

Are you interested in research on the behaviour of primates and other animals? Or work on the origins of Homo sapiens? With the Evolution of Behaviour and Mind (Biological Sciences) programme from University of Amsterdam, learn more about the origins of behaviour and the mind from the integrative perspective of biology, psychology, anthropology, and other sciences.

Study modern societies by combining the Sociology Master’s programs from Tilburg University and Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Spain). Learn how to identify the main forces and challenges faced by key social institutions in modern society, such as families, schools, communities, and jobs. Get two full Master’s degrees in Sociology and Population Studies (Double degree) in 1,5 years.