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45 Master's degrees in Philosophy in Netherlands

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.
Political Legitimacy and Justice
This Political Theory: Legitimacy and Justice MSc programme at Leiden University focuses 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.
Moral and Political Philosophy
The Moral and Political Philosophy MA programme at Leiden University offers an excellent opportunity to explore fundamental issues in moral and political philosophy.

Humanities Research
The Humanities Research MRes programme is a unique programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam that provides extensive training in research design, in an inspiring and sustainable interdisciplinary research environment.
Philosophy of Humanities
The Philosophy of Humanities MA programme at Leiden University allows you to specialise in conceptual and methodological issues in the Humanities.
Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society
Are you fascinated by the role of science and technology in society? Are you eager to tackle complex, tech-related issues, such as privacy concerns surrounding coronavirus apps, or the use of artificial intelligence for identifying future criminals? Then the two-year Master’s in Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society (PSTS) from University of Twente (UT) is the right choice 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.
Philosophy (part-time)
The Philosophy (part-time) at Erasmus University Rotterdam is the place where cutting edge philosophical research meets the classroom. Students engage in contemporary philosophical debates centered on the great challenges of our time.
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.
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.

The Human Mind and its Complexities
In this The Human Mind and its Complexities Research Master’s specialisation you investigate the human mind and its manifold complexities and products, from a philosophical perspective. You study cultural diversity, mental health and neurodiversity, language and communication, AI and science.
Philosophy and Science
This Philosophy and Science programme at University of Groningen offers courses in the philosophy and history of science, skills courses to improve your writing, and tutorials in which you work with experts on the philosophy of your discipline.
Philosophy (research)
The Philosophy (research) programme of the University of Amsterdam familiarises you with one or more sub-areas of philosophy. You can choose to specialise in philosophical tradition in context, critical cultural theory, philosophy and public affairs, and logic and language.
Philosophy (Research)
The Philosophy (Research) programme at University of Groningen offers a core curriculum on philosophical problems related to ongoing research in the faculty, as well as many opportunities to pursue your own interests.

Philosophy, Politics and Society
The Master's specialisation Philosophy, Politics and Society offers advanced courses in applied and socially engaged philosophy, exploring current debates in climate ethics, biopolitics, the role of values in science, and the nature–culture divide.

Philosophy - Philosophy of Art and Culture
Study modern European philosophical traditions and classics with Philosophy - Philosophy of Art and Culture at Tilburg University and learn to pose fundamental questions, analyze key theories and apply critical thought to the understanding of contemporary art, culture and media. These insights are the best foundation for a career in philosophy, writing, journalism, teaching or research.

Political Science - Applied Political Theory
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.
Philosophy and Economics
The Philosophy and Economics Research Master at Erasmus University Rotterdam aims to prepare students for an academic career in the area of philosophy and economics, as well as to provide unique skills for careers in the private and public sector.
Religion, Law, and Society
This Theology and Religious Studies MA programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam focuses on different professional fields, and you can choose between four different tracks, including Religion, Law, and Society.
Philosophy - Philosophy of Law and Governance
The Philosophy - Philosophy of Law and Governance programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, is especially designed for legal graduates with a deep interest in the theoretical foundation of the law.