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195 Master's degrees offered by the university
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.
Law and Finance
How do banks and states become too big to fail? Why do companies need financial lawyers for self-driving cars? This Law and Finance programme from University of Amsterdam explores these crucial questions. Designed for students aiming to understand the modern financial world, it offers an interdisciplinary approach to master both financial markets regulation and Corporate Finance.
Media Studies
In a world where the transformation of media culture has a tremendous impact on the media environment as well as our culture, politics and everyday life, it is vital that we thoroughly understand and evaluate these ongoing transformations. Learn more with the Media Studies programme of the University of Amsterdam.
New Media and Digital Culture (Media Studies)
The New Media and Digital Culture (Media Studies) programme of the University of Amsterdam builds upon the pioneering new media scene, and enables students to learn digital methods and contribute to the discourse surrounding critical media theory.
Finance - Quantitative Finance
The Quantitative Finance (Finance) programme of the University of Amsterdam is for students with strong analytical skills and an interest in (big) data analysis and applications in finance. This track is one of 6 tracks you can opt for in our Master's in Finance.
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.
Child Development and Education
The Child Development and Education programme of the University of Amsterdam trains students to conceive, design, conduct and report high-quality research in the field of child development and education.
Holocaust and Genocide Studies (History)
The one-year Holocaust and Genocide Studies (History) programme of the University of Amsterdam explores 20th-century genocides from the vantage point of different disciplines.
Cultural and Social Anthropology - Applied Anthropology
For students who wish to conduct research that has an applied character aimed at solving problems or contributing understanding where this is directly needed, we offer the possibility to specialize in Applied Anthropology with the Cultural and Social Anthropology - Applied Anthropology programme of the University of Amsterdam.
Music Studies (Arts and Culture)
The one-year Music Studies (Arts and Culture) programme of the University of Amsterdam enables you to specialise in historical, cultural or cognitive musicology, or a combination of the three.
Linguistics and Communication
The two-year Linguistics and Communication programme of the University of Amsterdam brings together linguistic theory and data from experimental and corpus studies, and has a strong emphasis on methodology.
Data Science and Business Analytics - Business Analytics
The Master's programme in Data Science and Business Analytics - Business Analytics at the University of Amsterdam leads to an MSc degree. This full-time course spans 12 months and is designed to equip students with essential skills in analytics and data-driven decision-making.
Psychology - Brain and Cognition in Society
Society's interest in the brain and mind has exploded in recent years. This is why the Psychology - Brain and Cognition in Society programme of the University of Amsterdam was created.
Philosophy
In the Philosophy programme of the University of Amsterdam, you will acquire the skills to formulate, analyse and discuss philosophical problems. It enables you to explore one or more sub-areas of philosophy, studying both Anglo-Saxon and European philosophy.
Finance - Finance and Real Estate Finance
The Finance - Finance and Real Estate Finance programme of the University of Amsterdam is for ambitious students that seek for a career in real estate finance. It gives you the opportunity to attain a dual specialisation in Finance and Real Estate Finance. This track is one of 7 tracks you can opt for in our Master's in Finance.
Neurobiology (Biomedical Sciences)
The Biomedical Sciences - Neurobiology of the University of Amsterdam is a challenging Master's programme. It is positioned at the interface between biology, psychology and philosophy. Your Master’s diploma qualifies for excellent positions both in- and outside the academia, anywhere in the world.
Biological Sciences - Evolution of Behaviour and Mind
The Biological Sciences - Evolution of Behaviour and Mind program at University of Amsterdam is for those interested in research on the behaviour of primates and other animals or work on the origins of Homo sapiens.

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.
Communication Science - Entertainment Communication
The Communication Science - Entertainment Communication programme of the University of Amsterdam with its roots in media psychology, trains you to meet this growing need for knowledge and advice.

Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance
In the MSc Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance at University of Amsterdam you learn about financial and mathematical analysis of complex risk management and insurance topics. If your mind is on mathematics and finance and if you would like to help companies gain insight into the financial consequences of risks, this programme could be for you.