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55 Master's degrees in Sociology in Netherlands
Media, Culture and Society
In this Media, Culture and Society programme from Erasmus University Rotterdam, you will dive into the production, reception and content of various media as well as their social and cultural meanings and uses.
Sociology - Contemporary Social Problems
What is the “right” amount of policing? Can we sustain our healthcare system with a shrinking, aeging population? Under which conditions is it acceptable to enact censorship on social media? These are the type of questions we will tackle in the Sociology - Contemporary Social Problems programme at Utrecht University.

Environment and Society Studies
This Master's programme discusses the most pressing environmental challenges of our time, such as environmental justice, nature conservation and biodiversity, animal welfare, circular economy, agriculture and food, sustainable energy, climate change, and water.

Youth, Education and Society
The Youth, Education and Society programme at Utrecht University is the only Master’s programme in the Netherlands that specifically focuses on innovating pedagogical policy and practice, both nationally and internationally.

Sociology and Social Research (Double degree)
Become an expert in political research, social policy and solving social cohesion related-issues by taking the Sociology and Social Research (Double degree) programs from Tilburg University and the University of Trento (Italy).
Cultural and Social Anthropology - Visual Anthropology
What becomes of anthropology when it is practiced in other media than the written word like photography or film? And what becomes of film and photography when they have anthropological pretensions? The Cultural and Social Anthropology - Visual Anthropology programme of the University of Amsterdam enables you to explore the possibilities of camera-based research.
Biomedical Sciences - Science in Society
The Biomedical Sciences - Science in Society programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam enables you to conduct research within the broad spectrum of biomedical sciences.
Population Studies
In the master programme Population Studies at University of Groningen students learn the theories, methods and skills required to become a versatile demographer.
Social Sciences
Are you interested in social scientific research, and do you want to pursue a career in academic or non-academic research environments? The Social Sciences programme of the University of Amsterdam is designed for highly motivated students with an interest in research from various social scientific perspectives.
Philosophy of the Humanities and the Social Sciences (Philosophy)
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.
Medical Anthropology and Sociology
The Medical Anthropology and Sociology programme of the University of Amsterdam focuses on health and healthcare in a political, economic and cultural context. In this programme you will use social science theory and methods to critically analyse health issues in a globalising world.
Methodology and Statistics for the Behavioural, Biomedical and Social Sciences
The Methodology and Statistics for the Behavioural, Biomedical and Social Sciences programme at Utrecht University is recognised as a high quality programme and has been awarded high ratings in the past years by established rankings in the Netherlands.

Social Psychology (Research)
This Social Psychology (Research) programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam focuses on evolution, morality and cooperation.

Sociology - Politics, Policy and Society in Comparative Perspective
Translate important societal questions from both micro (e.g., voters) and macro (e.g., political institution) perspectives into sociological problems related to politics, social cohesion, and inequality. In the Master's track Politics, Policy and Society in Comparative Perspective you study issues such as populism, social movements, and the welfare state.

Power, Publics and Engagement
If you're interested in a critical approach to the main contemporary forms of power, from capitalism to whiteness, and from patriarchy to coloniality, this master's programme Power, Publics and Engagement from Erasmus University Rotterdam is for you.

Social Challenges, Policies, and Interventions
Social Challenges, Policies, and Interventions at Utrecht University equips you to take on roles that involve building bridges between different stakeholders in a wide range of social challenges.
Governance of Migration and Diversity - Sociology
The Governance of Migration and Diversity - Sociology at Erasmus University Rotterdam focuses on sociological theories and research about migration.

Research Master in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Are you interested in Human Resource Studies, Methods and Statistics, Organization and Management Studies, Sociology, Social Psychology (Economic Psychology, or Work and Organizational Psychology), but want more focus on research and research skills? Then the two-year Research Master in Social and Behavioral Sciences is the perfect fit for you. Specialize by choosing one of seven profiles.

Digitalisation in Work and Society
If you’re interested in how digital technologies reshape how we work, organise, and govern, this Digitalisation in Work and Society programme from Erasmus University Rotterdam is the right fit for you.
Conflict Studies and Human Rights
The Conflict Studies and Human Rights programme at Utrecht University challenges you to examine these types of urgent questions. The main aim is to turn you into an independent and critical conflict analyst. The international programme offers a hands-on and interdisciplinary approach to studying the causes, dynamics, and impacts of conflict and collective violence.