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519 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Netherlands

Econometrics and Operations Research
Do you want to learn to forecast economic developments or to create IT solutions to solve production issues? The Econometrics and Operations Research programme from Maastricht University allows you to do just that. Econometrics is used in every area of economics, from business and finance to macro- and micro-economics.

Communication, Health and Life Sciences
In the Communication, Health and Life Sciences programme at the Wageningen University and Research, you will study complex social challenges around health or life sciences from various perspectives.
Complex Systems and Policy
The programme Complex Systems and Policy at University of Amsterdam offers a unique approach to future-focused policymaking, combining social sciences, data science, and modelling. Students work on complex societal challenges about health and sustainability and cooperate with academic and non-academic stakeholders.
Visual Ethnography
Are you eager to explore traditional and experimental audiovisual methods for ethnographic research? Do you consider translating your research findings into a documentary? The Visual Ethnography MSc programme at Leiden University provides an important framework, toolkit, and skillset to address the pressing concerns of Global Vulnerabilities and Social Resilience.
Global Political Economy
The Global Political Economy MA programme at Leiden University provides you with a cutting-edge understanding of the world economy and its social and political foundations.

Economics - Data Science
Become a ‘data translator’, bridging the technical expertise of data engineers or analysts with end users in public and private organizations. Having statistical modeling skills, programming language proficiency, and hands-on experience with unstructured data enables you to understand the economic value of data. This is a track of MSc Economics.
International Development Economics
In the International Development Economics double degree from University of Groningen with the University of Göttingen, Germany, you will obtain specialised knowledge of international markets and the global interconnections between national economies.
Archaeology - European and Mediterranean Archaeology
The Archaeology - European and Mediterranean Archaeology programme is offered jointly by two universities. The University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam have combined their expertise in the fields of Archaeology, Ancient History and Classics in the Amsterdam Centre for Ancient Studies and Archaeology (ACASA).
Social and Health Psychology
The Master’s programme in Social and Health Psychology programme at Utrecht University investigates the social and health-related aspects of behavioural regulation.
Communication Science
The Communication Science programme offered by University of Twente (UT) is about developing a clear vision of society, or business, learning to view things from multiple perspectives, recognizing the role of communication – whether it is a part of the problem or a part of the solution.
Neuroscience and Cognition
Are you interested in doing research to better understand normal and pathological brain function? Do you want to become a specialist in the field of neurosciences? The Neuroscience and Cognition programme at Utrecht University offers you the opportunity to investigate numerous areas of brain functioning that make the neuroscience and cognition field uniquely intriguing and challenging.
Archival and Information Studies (Media Studies)
The one-and-a-half-year Archival and Information Studies (Media Studies) programme of the University of Amsterdam focuses on contemporary archival theory and practice, training students in the science and craft of recordkeeping, and providing insight into the archives of the past and future.
Econometrics and Operations Research - Business Engineering and Data-Driven Decision Making
The Econometrics and Operations Research - Business Engineering and Data-Driven Decision Making programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam equips you with cutting-edge methods and tools to tackle these challenges head-on.
Theology and Religious Studies (research)
In this Theology and Religious Studies (research) programme in at University of Groningen you will study how religion is embedded in present-day and in historical cultural contexts.

Cultural Antropology - Sustainable Citizenship
This Master’s programme in Cultural Antropology - Sustainable Citizenship at Utrecht University departs from an integrated understanding.

Psychology - Work, Organisation and Health
Do you aim to bring out the best in people? Do you want to motivate them to work with pleasure and in good health? If these questions spark your interest, then this Psychology Master’s specialisation is the right choice for you!
Child and Adolescent Psychology
The Child and Adolescent Psychology MSc programme at Leiden University offers intensive studies in developmental psychopathology.
Heritage and Memory Studies (Heritage Studies)
Taught by cultural historians, art historians, architectural historians, archaeologists, and sociologists, the Heritage and Memory Studies (Heritage Studies) programme of the University of Amsterdam offers a professional, interdisciplinary programme in which you study heritage and memory from a critical, cultural-historic and spatial perspective.

Environment and Society Studies - Local Environmental Change and Sustainable Cities
This specialisation focuses on the local level of sustainability transformations and the integration of different policies. How can we address issues such as the energy transition, climate adaptation, water quality, mobility, circularity, sustainable agriculture and nature conservation in a city or region, in the Netherlands or abroad?

Environment and Society Studies - Global Environment and Sustainability
This specialisation focuses on the global level of sustainability transformations, such as international agreements and initiatives on climate change, biodiversity and nature conservation on land and in oceans. You will learn how to critically analyse international negotiations.