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519 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Netherlands
Political Science - Democracy, Power and Inequality
The Political Science - Democracy, Power and Inequality degree at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam delves into institutions, power, democracy, and representation. It equips you with the tools to analyse how societies are politically organized and how this impacts policy-making and the distribution of income and wealth.
Archaeological Science
The Archaeological Science MSc programme at Leiden University delves into the specifics of archaeological methods and techniques. The combination of hands-on field experience and laboratory work offers a challenging and rewarding research environment.
International Security
How do actors relate to each other and their natural environment in terms of threats and vulnerabilities? When and how is violence organized? How can possible conflicts be prevented or solved? International Security, a track of the master International Relations at University of Groningen, is aimed at issues of power politics and international order, peace and war, and strategy and diplomacy.
Dance Therapy
The Dance Therapy program of Codarts Rotterdam centers on teaching concepts which include the integration of theory and practice, discovery through practical experience, and exploratory learning. The underlying foundation in different theories encourages and enhances critical reflection.

Governance and Leadership in European Public Health
With Governance and Leadership in European Public Health from Maastricht University, you learn how to create and use evidence to advise on effective health policies. You are taught to include political, legal, ethical, and social determinants. All to become a future health leader.

Global Health
This Global Health programme from Maastricht University emphasises the international dimensions of health and disease and the need to work together to tackle cross-border dimensions of health inequities in efforts to improve health around the world.

Healthcare Policy, Innovation and Management
This Healthcare Policy, Innovation and Management programme from Maastricht University focuses on the analysis of health systems and the translation of the results into innovative solutions; you’ll learn how to come up with, implement, manage, evaluate and improve innovative solutions.

International Public Management and Public Policy
Do you want to contribute to finding solutions for global issues such as conflict, poverty, migration, environmental protection and corruption? Then this International Public Management and Public Policy degree offered at Erasmus University Rotterdam is what you are looking for.

Societies in Crisis - Humanitarian Action and Policy Responses
In a world increasingly shaped by uncertainty - climate change, natural hazards, war, displacement - finding creative, sustainable solutions is more urgent than ever. Learn more with the Societies in Crisis - Humanitarian Action and Policy Responses master’s programme from Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Evolution of Behaviour and Mind (Biological Sciences)
Are you interested in research on the behaviour of primates and other animals? Or work on the origins of Homo sapiens? With the Evolution of Behaviour and Mind programme from University of Amsterdam, learn more about the origins of behaviour and the mind from the integrative perspective of biology, psychology, anthropology, and other sciences.

Communication and Information Studies
Communication and Information Studies MA programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Much of our communication involves combining different modes like written text, images, spoken words and gestures. How do we integrate them? What role does language play in communication within various types of organisations, such as governmental, commercial, media and healthcare organisations? Apply to the

Social Psychology (Research)
This Social Psychology (Research) programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam focuses on evolution, morality and cooperation.

Spatial and Applied Economics
The Spatial and Applied Economics MSc programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam deals with urban, transport, environmental, real estate, health, development, and public policy economics.

Political Science
The Political Science MA programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam teaches you to analyse the exercise of political power in its social and international context.

Social Sciences for a Digital Society (Research)
The Social Sciences for a Digital Society (Research) programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers guest lectures by speakers from the corporate world, NGOs, government departments and more.

Public Administration
The Master's programme in Public Administration at VU Amsterdam trains the next generation of ambitious public administration students. The rise of algorithmic governance requires trained experts well-versed in the theory and practice of governance as well as tech-savvy. You will be at the forefront of the latest iteration of the technological revolution in governance.

Social and Cultural Anthropology
The Social and Cultural Anthropology programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam goes beyond studying cultures to unwrap the complex layers of society and human interaction. It is an immersive exploration of the interconnectedness of human beliefs, values, and social norms.

Economics
The Economics MSc programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam seeks answers to these questions by exploring modern economic theory, data analysis and real-life case studies.

Architecture, Cities, Landscapes - History and Heritage
The Architecture, Cities, Landscapes - History and Heritage programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers the unique combination of architectural history and heritage studies.