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519 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Netherlands

Philosophy - Philosophy of Mind and Psychology
Take a philosophical approach to the human psyche with Philosophy - Philosophy of Mind and Psychology at Tilburg University. By delving into philosophical texts and reflecting on theories and findings from other relevant disciplines - such as psychology, cognitive science, and artificial intelligence - you will gain more insights into mental phenomena as well as moral and existential questions.

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.
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.

Business Administration - Applied ICT
This Business Administration - Applied ICT programme at Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences uniquely combines the study of core business disciplines with advanced knowledge in applied ICT, equipping students to lead in settings where technology drives innovation and efficiency. The programme is taught entirely in English, facilitating a diverse and inclusive educational environment.
Economic and Financial Research
The Economic and Financial Research programme from Maastricht University provides students with an interest in economics and finance with a more intense, and high-level training in economics and finance; and a thorough training in research methodology and analytics.
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.

International Communication Management
Learn to deal with broader, intercultural and international communication challenges with this International Communication Management course from The Hague University of Applied Sciences.

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.
Economic and Consumer Psychology
The Economic and Consumer Psychology MSc programme at Leiden University makes you an expert in the field of the psychological determinants of economic and consumer decision making (e.g., why people buy certain products or services).

New York Jazz
The New York Jazz master's programme from Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen is based on the active connection between the Jazz Department of the Prince Claus Conservatoire and the Jazz community in New York City.

Philosophy - Ethics, Policy and Global Challenges
Study philosophical and ethical issues that arise with respect to populism, migration, terrorism, inequality, sustainability, and the role that science and technology play in our society. In the Philosophy - Ethics, Policy and Global Challenges program at Tilburg University you'll develop crucial skills that enable you to think critically, conceptualize things clearly, and argue convincingly.
Comparative Cultural Analysis (Arts and Culture)
In the Comparative Cultural Analysis (Arts and Culture) programme of the University of Amsterdam you will explore 'culture' in the broadest sense - from art, film and new media, to popular culture and social movements - in relation to contemporary issues such as globalisation, technology and social and cultural conflicts and identities.

Work and Organizational Psychology
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.
Economics - Public Policy
The Economics - Public Policy programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is designed for ambitious students with a strong academic background in economics who want to sharpen their expertise even further and prepare for the demands of a rapidly changing world.

African Studies
The African Studies programme at Leiden University is unique in the Netherlands and offers you the opportunity to learn about Africa from a wide range of perspectives: historical, anthropological, literary, linguistic, cultural, geographical, economic and political.
International Relations
Understanding the complexities of world affairs requires an ability to think critically and to draw insights from a variety of perspectives, sources, and analytic frames. The International Relations MA programme at Leiden University addresses these needs through distinctive humanities-based training in international relations that draws on the University’s internationally-recognised strengths.
Journalism, Media and Globalisation
The two-year Journalism, Media and Globalisation programme of the University of Amsterdam provides aspiring and practicing journalists with a more critical understanding of their profession, to create more academically sound, critical, and globally minded media professionals.
Talent Development and Creativity
How can we develop the best athletes? How can teachers nurture pupils' talent and creativity in education and music? In this unique, internationally-oriented Talent Development and Creativity programme at the University of Groningen you will develop the expertise to select, develop, and nurture talent and creativity in individuals and organizations across achievement domains.
European Policy (European Studies)
The European Policy (European Studies) programme of the University of Amsterdam offers a unique combination of humanities and social sciences approaches to understanding and analysing the ways in which the European Union is governed and how EU policy is addressing the challenges contemporary Europe is facing.