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International Crimes, Conflict and Criminology
This International Crimes, Conflict and Criminology programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is unique in several ways: literally, in that it’s not offered by any other university in the world.
Forensic Psychology
Are you ambitious, self-critical and eager to learn? Are you curious about the psychology of people who come into contact with the law? And would you like to pursue a career in forensic mental health? Then the Forensic Psychology programme of Maastricht University might be the perfect programme for you. It will provide you with a mix of theoretical and empirical knowledge.
Arts, Culture and Society
In this Arts, Culture and Society master from Erasmus University Rotterdam, you will study how the international world of art and culture operates.
Parenting and Child Development
The Parenting and Child Development MSc programme at Leiden University focuses on child development in the context of different caregiving circumstances.

Social Inequalities and Change
Why are social divisions in society increasing? Are you interested in knowing how welfare policies can help to reduce social inequality? Then this Social Inequalities and Change degree offered by Erasmus University Rotterdam might be the right choice for you.

Human Geography
The Master's programme in Human Geography addresses the relationship between human activities and their spatial environment in a number of topical fields. It takes a critical, emancipatory approach to the field by engaging with the less privileged in society, but also trying to contribute to positive change and development in many different fields.
International Development Studies
The two-year International Development Studies programme of the University of Amsterdam focuses on development processes and transformations and shifting balances of power in the Global South.
Public Policy and Governance (Political Science)
In the Public Policy and Governance (Political Science) programme of the University of Amsterdam you will learn to critically analyse public policies in often controversial political settings. The programme focuses on both research and practice and links theory and practice by looking into interesting cases and inviting inspiring guest speakers.
Health and Medical Psychology
The Health and Medical Psychology MSc programme at Leiden University looks at how health, illness, and recovery are affected by biopsychosocial factors. This discipline is rapidly developing and you are most welcome to join this exciting and innovative field!

Political Science - International Relations
Tackling contemporary global problems in the 21st century, such as war and violent conflict, geopolitical and economic competition, rising inequalities, pandemics, climate change, or artificial intelligence requires a deeper understanding of the essential dynamics, actors, and factors that shape global politics.

Urban Governance of Inclusive Sustainable Cities
Do you wonder what role cities play in discovering answers to major social economic and environmental issues such as sustainability, poverty, inequality, housing and growth in a just way? Then this Urban Governance of Inclusive Sustainable Cities programme from Erasmus University Rotterdam is the right choice for you.

Borders, Migration and Justice
The Borders, Migration and Justice programme at Radboud University explores the influence of geopolitics and persistence of global injustices for present day human mobility across the globe.

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.

Economics - Public Policy
Economies flourish when supported by strong institutions and effective government policies. In this Economics - Public Policy track programme of the University of Amsterdam, we study public policy and its effects in the economy.
Political Science - Political Economy
How do global economic and political forces shape the lives and future of citizens, business, and civil society? The Political Science - Political Economy programme of the University of Amsterdam will teach you to answer these questions.
Teacher Education in French
The combination of practical lessons and academics when studying HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht's Teacher Education in French Master programme prepares you to be well equipped to teach French in the upper form of secondary education in the Netherlands.

Econometrics - Financial Econometrics
Areas of study in the Econometrics - Financial Econometrics programme of the University of Amsterdam include capital markets, financial institutions, corporate finance and corporate governance. Topics often focus on the valuation of assets such as individual stocks, bonds, derivatives, currencies and other financial instruments.
Applied Ethics
The Applied Ethics programme at Utrecht University offers you an in-depth focus on the interaction between moral practice and ethical theory, allowing you to explore ethical theories in relation to actual practical dilemmas. At the end of your studies, you will possess a thorough theoretical background in ethics, including important methods and debates in applied ethics.

Ethics and Political Philosophy
In this English-taught Philosophy Research Master’s programme, you will study ethics and political philosophy in relation to societal and political issues – such as climate change, social injustice, protests, public health, technology and digitalization.
Communication and Information
The Communication and Information programme of the University of Amsterdam provides students with a solid theoretical and methodological foundation for understanding the way in which language is used for informative and argumentative purposes.