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Applied Cognitive Psychology
With the Master’s programme Applied Cognitive Psychology at Utrecht University, you will learn to apply knowledge of cognition and behaviour to situations and problems that occur in daily life.
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.
Psychology - Development and Health Psychology
What can we do to prevent unhealthy behaviors and how can we intervene? The Psychology - Development and Health Psychology programme of the University of Amsterdam offers both the knowledge and skills for prevention and intervention of unhealthy behaviors, and to increase healthy behaviors.
Clinical Neuropsychology
The Clinical Neuropsychology MSc programme offered by Leiden University focuses on fostering clinical and scientific skills based on a solid theoretical background as well as practical training in neuropsychology and (clinical) neuropsychological research.
Econometrics and Operations Research - Quantitative Logistics
The Econometrics and Operations Research - Quantitative Logistics course at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam equips you with cutting-edge methods and tools to tackle these challenges head-on.
Economics (Research Master - Tinbergen Institute)
The Economics (Research Master - Tinbergen Institute) program at University of Amsterdam aims to train future PhD students who will start their doctorate at one of the Schools in Business and Economics of the 3 partner universities: University of Amsterdam, Erasmus University Rotterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
Literature, Culture and Society (Literary Studies)
The Literature, Culture and Society (Literary Studies) programme of the University of Amsterdam has a unique focus on the ways in which contemporary literature, culture, and society are interlinked and inform and influence each other.
Psychology - Sport and Performance Psychology
What psychological processes are involved in peak performance? That is the main question in the Psychology - Sport and Performance Psychology programme of the University of Amsterdam. This question is divided into two sub-questions (1) How do you help people perform at their best when it really matters? and (2) How do you help people reach very difficult goals?
Policy Economics
Ready to make a difference? Solve major economic policy problems like the corona crisis, pension and health care systems in ageing societies, the euro crisis, rising inequality and the environment. We offer a master degree in Policy Economics at Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Global Communication and Diversity
How can organisations adapt their communication to diverse, international audiences? How can communication promote inclusivity? The Global Communication and Diversity programme provides you with the knowledge and skills to investigate such questions.

Political Science
Power shapes politics, but what shapes power in the 21st Century? The Radboud Master's programme in Political Science offers a unique opportunity for highly motivated students to prepare for a rewarding career in leading positions in the public and private sector.
Cultural Analysis (Arts and Culture)
The two-year Cultural Analysis (Arts and Culture) programme of the University of Amsterdam is dedicated to the interdisciplinary analysis of culture at large, including art, literature, cinema, and new media.

Economics and Data Analysis
Economics and Data Analysis at Utrecht University provides you with the solid theoretical foundation in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics, necessary for applied quantitative data analysis.

Tourism and Culture
By combining historical, literary, art-historical and other humanities approaches, and by integrating academic research with practical challenges, Tourism and Culture will train you as an academic expert and an innovative professional.
Economics - Market Analytics
The Economics - Market Analytics 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.
Cultural History and Heritage
The Master's programme Cultural History and Heritage at Graduate School of Humanities is a cross-fertilisation of theory and practice, of pioneering cultural-historical research and accessible public history, of academic knowledge and engagement with today’s societal challenges.
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.

Econometrics and Mathematical Economics
Learn the latest modelling techniques in economics, econometrics, statistics, and big data methods to solve actual challenges such as: choosing the best economic policy, designing labor markets and capital investments, regulating competition, and recommending strategic behavior for firms and consumers. Tilburg University offers the Econometrics and Mathematical Economics programme.
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.