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181 Master's degrees in Humanities in Netherlands

Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Research)
People communicate by means of language. They do so effortlessly most of the time, which is miraculous given the complexity of language, language processing and communication. Studying this phenomenon asks for a broad multidisciplinary perspective.

Theology and Religious Studies
This Theology and Religious Studies MA programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam focuses on different professional fields, and you can choose between four different tracks.
The Future of Religious Heritage
This Theology and Religious Studies MA programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam focuses on different professional fields, and you can choose between four different tracks, including The Future of Religious Heritage.

Philosophy, Politics and Society
The Master's specialisation Philosophy, Politics and Society offers advanced courses in applied and socially engaged philosophy, exploring current debates in climate ethics, biopolitics, the role of values in science, and the nature–culture divide.
Religion, Conflict and Globalization
The Religion, Conflict and Globalization Master’s track at University of Groningen aims to address the pivotal place of religion within the dynamics of a globalized world, and how this relates to conflicts that shape modern societies.

Philosophy - Philosophy of Art and Culture
Study modern European philosophical traditions and classics with Philosophy - Philosophy of Art and Culture at Tilburg University and learn to pose fundamental questions, analyze key theories and apply critical thought to the understanding of contemporary art, culture and media. These insights are the best foundation for a career in philosophy, writing, journalism, teaching or research.
Modern History and International Relations
Are you a talented student and interested in modern history and international relations? Is a career in research something you aspire to? Then the Master's track in Modern History and International Relations at the University of Groningen is exactly what you are looking for!
Classics and Ancient Civilizations
What kinds of social media did the ancient Greeks and Romans use? What kinds of ideas circulated and how can we trace these through ancient literature? Find answers to this and more in one of the tracks of this Classics and Ancient Civilizations programme offered by the University of Groningen.
Modern Languages
The Modern Languages is a one-year MA programme within the masters's degree in Linguistics at Leiden University. In the course of the programme you will be able to focus on one of five language themes, or a combination thereof: Chinese Linguistics, English Linguistics, French Linguistics, German Linguistics or Italian Linguistics.
Religion, Law, and Society
This Theology and Religious Studies MA programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam focuses on different professional fields, and you can choose between four different tracks, including Religion, Law, and Society.
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.
Cultural History and Heritage
The Master's programme Cultural History and Heritage at Graduate School of Humanities is a cross-fertilisation of theory and practice, of pioneering cultural-historical research and accessible public history, of academic knowledge and engagement with today’s societal challenges.
German Literature and Culture
The German Literature and Culture MA programme at Leiden University offers the largest number of German-language master’s courses in the Netherlands and covers the fields of literary and cultural studies from the Middle Ages to the present.
Philosophy - Philosophy of Law and Governance
The Philosophy - Philosophy of Law and Governance programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, is especially designed for legal graduates with a deep interest in the theoretical foundation of the law.

Philosophy of Data and Digital Society
In the Philosophy of Data and Digital Society program at Tilburg University you'll examine the impact of the technological transformation of social institutions, science, our work, our daily lives, and even our friendships. Reflect on fundamental ethical and political questions that arise. Learn how you can help shape a morally acceptable digital social world.
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.
English Literature and Culture
Literary study is socially relevant: from the medieval to the modern, it maps the forces which divide and unite people. English is the global language of cultural exchange and experiment. Study the Master's track in English Literature and Culture from the University of Groningen to learn more!

Language Variation and Multilingualism
In this Master's specialisation, you learn to become a competent linguist who has an understanding of language variation and multilingualism, two central and interrelated topics within linguistics.
Assyriology
The Assyriology MA programme offered by Leiden University provides you with a multidisciplinary study of the languages, literatures and cultures of ancient Mesopotamia and Anatolia.
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.