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African Studies (research)
The African Studies (research) MA programme offered by Leiden University is unique in continental Europe for the interdisciplinary range of subjects offered and the variety of perspectives.
Occupational Health Psychology
The Occupational Health Psychology MSc programme at Leiden University draws upon and integrates knowledge of several disciplines in psychology, with a clear focus on workers and their work setting.
Astronomy and Science Communication and Society
The Astronomy and Science Communication and Society MSc programme at Leiden University focuses on the interaction between science and society.
Global Order in Historical Perspective
The Global Order in Historical Perspective MA programme offered at Leiden University focuses on examining the historical processes behind the evolution of the global order.
Middle Eastern Studies (research)
Designed for high-achieving students, Leiden University's MA programme in Middle Eastern Studies (research) offers you unmatched resources and expertise.
Classics and Ancient Civilizations (research)
The Classics and Ancient Civilizations (research) MA programme at Leiden University covers the entire range of present-day research on the civilisations of Greece and Rome, Egypt and the Ancient Near East.
Psychology (research)
The Psychology (research) is a two-year programme at Leiden University that is focused on acquiring research skills in a particular field of psychology.
School Psychology
In the School Psychology programme from Leiden University, you will learn how to create positive learning environments to support talent development and potential for learning as well as practical clinical skills for all students, regardless of their intellectual or mental states.
International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration (Advanced)
Leiden University’s Master of International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration (Advanced) (LL.M.) is an high-level postgraduate programme on the theory and practice of international dispute settlement and arbitration in international law.
Visual Ethnography
Are you eager to explore traditional and experimental audiovisual methods for ethnographic research? Do you consider translating your research findings into a documentary? The Visual Ethnography MSc programme at Leiden University provides an important framework, toolkit, and skillset to address the pressing concerns of Global Vulnerabilities and Social Resilience.
Global Political Economy
The Global Political Economy MA programme at Leiden University provides you with a cutting-edge understanding of the world economy and its social and political foundations.
Child and Adolescent Psychology
The Child and Adolescent Psychology MSc programme at Leiden University offers intensive studies in developmental psychopathology.
Russian and Eurasian Studies
The Russian and Eurasian Studies MA programme draws on Leiden University's status as an international centre of expertise in the study of Russia and Eurasia.
Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology
At Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology from Leiden University, choose one of our three unique specialisations: design your own Global Ethnography project, work as a research intern in a Policy in Practice project or set up a Visual Ethnography project and translate your research findings into a documentary.
Applied Cognitive Psychology
At this Applied Cognitive Psychology MSc programme at Leiden University you develop all the practical and academic skills necessary to apply psychological knowledge to real-life problems in working environments and organisations.
Peace, Justice and Development (Advanced LL.M.)
How are war and justice regulated in times of international turmoil? How can the international community develop effective governance mechanisms, including law, to better honour peace as a fundamental human right? Apply to the Peace, Justice and Development (Advanced LL.M.) LLM programme at Leiden University.
Governance of Crisis
At the Governance of Crisis MSc programme offered at Leiden University you will be familiarized with the main body of knowledge on strategic crisis management.
Nationalism, Ethnic Conflict and Development
Investigate why and how people mobilise around group identities, as well as the institutional arrangements for resolving or reducing ethnic conflict. Apply to the Nationalism, Ethnic Conflict and Development MSc programme at Leiden University.

Arts and Culture
The Arts and Culture programme at Leiden University will give you a comprehensive grounding in the history, methods and theories of art history and museology, while also engaging with contemporary museum practice.
Egyptology (research)
The Egyptology (research) MA programme offered at Leiden University provides you with a multidisciplinary study of the languages, literatures and cultures of Ancient Egypt.