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Economics - Environmental Economics
Explore which effect climate change will have on future welfare. This research-based Economics - Environmental Economics programme of the University of Amsterdam helps you understand the complex interactions between economic decisions, market forces, governmental policies and the environment.

Econometrics - Data Analytics
In the Econometrics - Data Analytics programme of the University of Amsterdam your focus is on analysis of the large amounts of data that organisations collect through the internet and social media. This track is one of the four tracks you can opt for in our Master's in Econometrics.

Econometrics - Econometrics and Policy Analysis
The Econometrics - Econometrics and Policy Analysis programme at University of Amsterdam will focus on the process of policy analysis from cause to effect, by using observational data and discussing (policy) implications of empirical research based on the latest econometric techniques.
American Studies (History)
In the American Studies (History) programme of the University of Amsterdam, we study the United States – from inside and out – historically and with an eye toward the present. We explore politics and foreign policy, but also the culture that has influenced and reflected the world.
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.
Psychology - Social Influence
Many organisations and companies benefit from effectively influencing the behaviour of citizens or consumers. But how can we develop a strategy that is effective in achieving these goals? Learn more with the Psychology - Social Influence programme of the University of Amsterdam.
Psychology - Consultancy and Organisational Development
The Psychology - Consultancy and Organisational Development programme of the University of Amsterdam focuses on organisational psychology; this discipline studies the relationship between employees and their social working environment (e.g., colleagues, supervisors, teams, organization as a whole).
Political Science - European Politics and External Relations
During the Political Science - European Politics and External Relations programme of the University of Amsterdam you will analyse politics, governance and power in Europe. The programme focuses on the European challenges as part of an increasingly globalized world.
Business Economics - Sustainability
The Business Economics - Sustainability program at University of Amsterdam offers a broad perspective on sustainability. You will learn evidence-based economic policies and business strategies that achieve sustainability in practice. This is one of the tracks you can opt for in the MSc Business Economics.
Latin American Studies
In the Latin American Studies programme of the University of Amsterdam, you will study social transformations in Latin America from geographic, historical, economic, cultural, social, political and ecological perspectives. You will design your own research plan, do field research in this exciting region and become a critical academic.
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.
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.
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.
Political Science - Political Theory
The Political Science - Political Theory programme of the University of Amsterdam will teach you political theory and applied philosophy in a theoretical, practical and analytical way. You are challenged to critically analyse and reflect on current political contexts and social and political thought.

Econometrics - Econometrics and Mathematical Economics
The Econometrics - Econometrics and Mathematical Economics programme at University of Amsterdam lets you you focus on the complex analyses governing today's economic markets. This is one of the tracks you can opt for in our Master's in Econometrics.

Economics - International Finance and Trade
The Economics - International Finance and Trade programme at University of Amsterdam offers a fascinating analysis of current developments in the global economy. This is one of the tracks you can opt for in our Master's in Economics.
Heritage, Memory and Archaeology (Archaeology)
The innovative interdisciplinary two-year Heritage, Memory and Archaeology (Archaeology) programme of the University of Amsterdam explores the ways in which we deal with tangible and intangible remnants and narratives of the past, as well as the remaking of the past into heritage, memory and material culture in the present.

Economics - Development Economics
The Economics - Development Economics programme of the University of Amsterdam centres on the drivers and consequences of poverty in developing countries, focusing on evaluating policies and programmes designed to address these issues.

Economics - Monetary Policy and Banking
In the Economics - Monetary Policy and Banking programme of the University of Amsterdam you will get an understanding of how monetary policy and financial institutions affect economic performance. But also on how economic models can be used in the current policy debate.
European Union Law (International and European Law)
Many of today’s challenges demand a response from EU law. As the most sophisticated international organization in the world the EU deals with issues like (mass) migration, climate change and cybercrime. This European Union Law (International and European Law) Master’s track from University of Amsterdam gives you the tools to unlock the many fields of EU law and to critically reflect on them.