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43 Master's degrees offered by the university
Linguistics (specialisation)
In the course of the Linguistics (specialisation) MA programme at Leiden University you will be able to focus on a specific thematic or disciplinary route, reflecting the linguistics expertise present at Leiden University. In addition, you may be given the possibility to design a thematic or disciplinary route according to your own specific interest.
Culture and Politics
The Culture and Politics MA programme at Leiden University encourages critical perspectives on complexities of culture as an inextricable part of global politics.
Classics (research)
The Classics (research) MA programme at Leiden University gives you the opportunity to study the Greek and Roman world with a focus on Greek and Latin language and literature.
Philosophy of Humanities
The Philosophy of Humanities MA programme at Leiden University allows you to specialise in conceptual and methodological issues in the Humanities.

Literary Studies
The Literary Studies course Leiden University offers you a specialised qualification in one of four languages and cultures or a comparative perspective on literature and culture, with each programme offering considerable scope for individual customisation.
Cultural Analysis - Literature and Theory
The Cultural Analysis - Literature and Theory MA programme at Leiden University focuses on the study of literature from a comparative and theoretical perspective, with a special emphasis on literary movements and genres of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. It covers a wide range of languages and cultures from around the world.
Applied Archaeology
The Applied Archaeology MA programme at Leiden University offers you a brand-new academic programme to start your professional career in archaeology.

North American Studies
The North American Studies programme at Leiden University takes a multidisciplinary approach to the study of the United States, with a particular emphasis on examining key aspects of American history, culture, and literature.
History (research)
The History (research) MA programme at Leiden University offers five specialisations in which you will focus on historical processes, historical research, historiography and methodology.
Latin American Studies (research)
The Latin American Studies (research) MA programme at Leiden University addresses cutting-edge debates on the social and cultural issues in present-day Latin America and the Caribbean region.
Egyptology
The Egyptology MA programme at Leiden University is unique in the Netherlands and explores Ancient Egypt as a major player in world history. During the Egyptology MA at Leiden University you will acquire a broad and extensive understanding of the linguistic and cultural history of Egypt from the Pharaonic times to Graeco-Roman and Coptic Egypt.
German Literature and Culture
The German Literature and Culture MA programme at Leiden University offers the largest number of German-language master’s courses in the Netherlands and covers the fields of literary and cultural studies from the Middle Ages to the present.
Arts, Literature and Media (research)
The interdisciplinary Arts, Literature and Media (research) MA programme at Leiden University offers the best of three worlds through a programme of well-designed courses, combining theoretical and historical training with free space for specialisation.
Modern European Philosophy
The Modern European Philosophy MA programme at Leiden University focuses on the philosophical reflection on human nature and culture, both from a systematic and a historical perspective.
Global and Comparative Philosophy
This Global and Comparative Philosophy MA programme at Leiden University is unique in Europe. It offers comparative perspectives from around the world that will enable you to be part of the next generation of thinkers, someone studying and shaping philosophy for a globalised 21st century.
Modern Languages
The Modern Languages is a one-year MA programme within the masters's degree in Linguistics at Leiden University. In the course of the programme you will be able to focus on one of five language themes, or a combination thereof: Chinese Linguistics, English Linguistics, French Linguistics, German Linguistics or Italian Linguistics.
Philosophical Perspectives on Politics and the Economy
The Philosophical Perspectives on Politics and the Economy MA programme at Leiden University continues the programme formerly known as Philosophy, Politics and Economics.
Philosophy of Law Governance and Politics
This Philosophy of Law Governance and Politics MA programme at Leiden University introduces the student to the philosophical issues on the intersection of law, politics, and policy. This master’s programme is meant for students who wish to combine an MA in Law, Political Science, Public Administration, or an adjacent discipline with an MA in Philosophy Law, Governance, and Politics.

Philosophy (120 EC)
The two-year Philosophy (120 EC) programme at Leiden University investigates the fundamental principles underpinning human knowledge while cultivating your capacity for reason and sound argumentation.
Italian Literature and Culture
This Italian Literature and Culture MA programme at Leiden University offers an excellent qualification in Italian literature and culture on an advanced level through lectures and seminars led by specialists in the field.