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Behavioural and Social Sciences
Are you considering a research career in an academic or an applied setting? Do you want to specialize within the field of behavioural and social sciences and receive a multidisciplinary training? Apply to study MSc Behavioural and Social Sciences at the University of Groningen!
Cultural and Social Anthropology
The Cultural and Social Anthropology programme of the University of Amsterdam allows students to design and conduct their own ethnographic project. Through in-depth fieldwork, students are stimulated to think critically about social and cultural phenomena and engage with current anthropological debates.
Cognitive Neuropsychology (Research)
The Cognitive Neuropsychology (Research) programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam combines both disciplines to comprehend how the elusive processes that play out in our mind relate to the structure and function of our brain.

Archaeology
Studying the Archaeology programme at Leiden University is all about studying societies and cultures from the past, trying to reconstruct them and bring them back to life. You will apply your interest in the past to make a meaningful contribution to resolving present-day societal issues, such as migration, globalisation and climate change.

Arts and Culture
What does Mondrian tell us with his painting 'Victory Boogie Woogie' and how can we understand Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring'? Who actually pays for art and culture? What role models does Hollywood provide us with? If these are questions that interest you, then you should definitely consider the Master’s in Arts and Culture.
North American Studies
Interdisciplinary in Approach. Dynamic in Teaching. Relevant in Practice. American Studies at The University of Groningen.

Innovation Management - Mastertrack Leadership and Organizing Innovation
The Innovation Management - Mastertrack Leadership and Organizing Innovation programme from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) offers a unique opportunity to align the technological, organizational and personal factors that enable excellent innovative performance.

Psychology - Behaviour Change
Are you interested in what determines human behaviour and how we can change it? Do you ever wonder what motivates us as human beings? Would you like to research this in a scientific way and apply your knowledge in practice? Then this Psychology Master's specialisation is for you!

Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Research)
People communicate by means of language. They do so effortlessly most of the time, which is miraculous given the complexity of language, language processing and communication. Studying this phenomenon asks for a broad multidisciplinary perspective.
Political Science
The Political Science (PS) pre-Master’s programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is meant for students who have a special interest in how current events like a global pandemic, climate change, shifts in economic power, the rise of AI and big data impact global politics.

Anthropology and Development Studies
How do bottom-up initiatives of people striving for racial justice, political change or climate change awareness arise and evolve? This Anthropology and Development Master's expands your knowledge and research skills. Let’s contribute to society!
Business Economics - Neuroeconomics
In the Business Economics - Neuroeconomics programme of the University of Amsterdam you learn to understand the brain’s role in controlling human behaviour. This is one of three tracks you can opt for in the MSc Business Economics.

International Relations and Security Studies
The International Relations and Security Studies course at Webster Leiden Campus provides a distinctive gateway to the world of global governance.
Business Economics - Managerial Economics and Strategy
The Business Economics - Managerial Economics and Strategy programme of the University of Amsterdam provides deep insights into the drivers of corporate performance.
Econometrics and Operations Research - Financial Econometrics
The Econometrics and Operations Research - Financial Econometrics programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam equips you with cutting-edge methods and tools to tackle these challenges head-on.

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.
Biomedical Sciences Communication
The Biomedical Sciences Communication MSc program at Leiden University focuses on the interaction between science and society and concerns science communication in a broad sense. You combine your research training with different aspects of science communication.
East Asian Studies
Taught by international staff affiliated of the Centre for East Asian Studies this International Relations Master's programme at the University of Groningen focuses on the political economy and international relations of China, Japan and Korea.
Modern Political Culture- Ideas and Discourses in Context
The master's programme in Arts and Culture focuses on culture in the making. Culture can refer to the products of intellectual and artistic creativity, such as scholarly and literary texts or works of art. Learn more with this programme in Modern Political Culture- Ideas and Discourses in Context from Maastricht University.
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.