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181 Master's degrees in Humanities in Netherlands
Italian Literature and Culture
This Italian Literature and Culture MA programme at Leiden University offers an excellent qualification in Italian literature and culture on an advanced level through lectures and seminars led by specialists in the field.
General Linguistics
The one-year General Linguistics programme of the University of Amsterdam has a typological focus: you will explore how the systems of the languages of the world can vary and to what extent this variation is constrained.

Literary Studies
The Literary Studies course Leiden University offers you a specialised qualification in one of four languages and cultures or a comparative perspective on literature and culture, with each programme offering considerable scope for individual customisation.
Philosophy
The Philosophy at Erasmus University Rotterdam is the place where cutting edge philosophical research meets the classroom. Students engage in contemporary philosophical debates centered on the great challenges of our time.
Theory and History of Psychology
The Theory and History of Psychology programme from University of Groningen studies psychology as a science, a discipline, and a profession. It's the only programme of its kind in Europe

Christianity and Society
Reflect critically on Christianity in the public space and the tensions that arise in the dialogue with modern society and world religions. Theological and religious sources of the past are linked with current social, economic and political issues. Special attention is given to issues such as the relation between religion and state, and the contribution of capitalism to justice and happiness.

Philosophy - Ethics, Policy and Global Challenges
Study philosophical and ethical issues that arise with respect to populism, migration, terrorism, inequality, sustainability, and the role that science and technology play in our society. In the Philosophy - Ethics, Policy and Global Challenges program at Tilburg University you'll develop crucial skills that enable you to think critically, conceptualize things clearly, and argue convincingly.
Philosophy (60EC)
The Philosophy (60EC) MA programme at Leiden University integrates historical and systematic approaches in philosophy. It offers an advanced training in philosophical methodologies and skills, as well as a sophisticated knowledge of traditional and recent philosophical developments.

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.
History
In this History programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers a broad approach to the past. The study provides insight into historical developments on a global scale, while attending to the regional context in which those developments occur.
Religious Diversity in a Globalised World
The University of Groningen's Religious Diversity in a Globalised World MA program explores the complex dynamics of religious diversity in today's interconnected world. Join a prestigious institution at the forefront of research and education, and delve into the complexities of religion in a globalized context.
Philosophy of the Humanities and the Social Sciences (Philosophy)
In the Philosophy of the Humanities and the Social Sciences (Philosophy) programme of the University of Amsterdam, students gain philosophical insights in conjunction with another academic discipline.

Religious Studies
The Religious Studies programme at Leiden University is designed to equip students with the tools and knowledge required for studying, interpreting, and analysing religion as a diverse (human) phenomenon.
Arts, Media and Literary Studies
Are you curious, eager to learn and ready to shape the role of the arts and the media in society and culture? Then you are the right person for this Research Master! The two-year Master's track in Arts, Media and Literary Studies from University of Groningen is a specialization within the Research Master's degree in Arts and Culture.
Theology and Religious Studies
How are religion, conflict and peace related? What is at stake in the "musealization" of religion? What role does religion and spirituality play in our experience of health and wellbeing? We offer a master degree in Theology and Religious Studies at University of Groningen.
Theology and Religious Studies - Exploring a Discipline
As a student of the Theology and Religious Studies - Exploring a Discipline programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you are given both the freedom to delve deeply into a religious topic of your choice, and the guidance to get the most out of this specialisation.
History
At Leiden University, we have one of the world's leading centres for the study of European and non-European history. The master’s in History is your opportunity to access this world-class expertise.
Political Legitimacy and Justice
This Political Theory: Legitimacy and Justice MSc programme at Leiden University focuses on legitimacy and justice—political philosophy’s core themes. Immersing yourself in theories, methods, and complex cases, you will make the leap from opinion to analysis.

Philosophy (Research)
This two-year Research Master’s programme is designed for international and Dutch students who wish to acquire the skills needed for a career in academic philosophy or in research. The programme has five specialisations, reflecting the expertise of researchers at the faculty.
Global Conflict in the Modern Era
The Global Conflict in the Modern Era MA programme offered at Leiden University engages you with the scholarly debates about global conflict today and in the recent past.