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519 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Netherlands
Brain and Cognitive Sciences
The Brain and Cognitive Sciences programme of the University of Amsterdam offers a broad selection of tracks that investigate all aspects of the field, from the molecule to the mind. The programme is unique in its interdisciplinary perspective that incorporates the fields of neuroscience, neurology, psychology, behavioural economics, linguistics, logic, computation and philosophy.
Sociology of Culture, Media and the Arts
In the Sociology of Culture, Media and the Arts programme from Erasmus University Rotterdam, you will gain in-depth knowledge of the main theoretical insights into, and academic debates within, the field of media, culture and sociology.
Asian Studies (research)
The Asian Studies (research) MA programme gives you access to Leiden University's leading expertise in the countries of Asia from their politics and literature to their languages.

Culture in the Digital Era
Culture in the Digital Era examines how culture, society, and everyday life are shaped by digitalization, mediatization, and shifting boundaries between public and private spheres. This Master's trains you to analyze how digital technologies, platforms, and algorithms influence everyday cultural expressions, communication, identity, and creativity. This is a track of MA Culture Studies.

Organization and Management Studies
Learn to identify organizational problems and how to develop, implement, and communicate research-based solutions. The Master's program Organization and Management Studies focuses on different forms of organizations and organizing (e.g., project teams or joint ventures). Choose a broad program or specialize in one of two tracks.
Globalisation and Development Studies
The master’s programme in Globalisation and Development Studies at Maastricht University is a social science programme that focuses on how globalisation trends affect and interconnect different areas of the globe while marginalising others and how they produce diverse ‘local’ responses.

Latin American Studies
The Latin American Studies programme offered by Leiden University supports the teaching and research of the social, cultural, historical, and linguistic diversity of contemporary Latin America, a region of mind-blowing diversity and global impact.

Middle Eastern Studies
Leiden University’s Master’s in Middle Eastern Studies programme is a one-year, full-time Master’s programme that is taught completely in English. Building on a tradition of more than four centuries of studying the Middle East, we offer highly relevant and up to date insights into a wide variety of fascinating and inspirational topics.

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.
Psychology - Human Resource and Career Management
The Psychology - Human Resource and Career Management programme of the University of Amsterdam focuses on personnel psychology, the discipline that examines individual processes within the organization. It is the study of how organisations hire and retain the right people for the right job.

Accountancy and Control
The Accountancy and Control programme from University of Amsterdam prepares you for a career in accountancy or financial management.

Sustainability Transitions
The Sustainability Transitions degree from Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences is for future change-makers who want to drive systemic change in business, policy, and society through applied research and transition thinking.
Psychology
The Psychology MSc programme at Leiden University focuses both on in-depth study of theory and on the acquisition of professional and research skills, which can be applied in a wide range of psychology specialisations.
Political Science - International Relations
The Political Science - International Relations programme of the University of Amsterdam provides you with insight into fundamental questions about war and peace, the global economy, but also about justice and identity throughout the world. It analyses interactions between states, international organizations, citizens and other non-state actors at local, national, and supranational levels.
Political Science - Global Environmental Politics
The Political Science - Global Environmental Politics programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam explores the political dynamics of the climate crisis and the transition to a just and sustainable future.
Psychology - Cognitive Neuroscience
At Psychology - Cognitive Neuroscience from Maastricht University you’ll gain in-depth knowledge of human brain function and cognition, and you'll get practical training in the application of non-invasive brain imaging techniques such as EEG and fMRI.
Executive Master in Cultural Leadership
Executive Master in Cultural Leadership from Maastricht University is designed to prepare you for the challenges in the next step in your career. Cultural leaders understand the important role culture plays in business, and how to incorporate business ideas into the cultural sector.
Mathematics and Science Communication and Society
The Mathematics and Science Communication and Society MSc programme at Leiden University focuses on the interaction between science and society.
Economics - Development Economics
The Economics - Development Economics 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.
International Relations
The University of Groningen's International Relations MA program offers a comprehensive study of global politics, diplomacy, and international cooperation. Join a prestigious institution known for its expertise in international relations and gain a deep understanding of complex global issues.