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181 Master's degrees in Humanities in Netherlands
Humanities Research - Environmental Humanities
The Humanities Research - Environmental Humanities programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam focuses on the entanglements of nature and culture. In our international and interdisciplinary classroom, we interrelate perspectives from within and outside the Humanities to understand and responsibly inhabit the more-than-human world.
History of Politics and Society
The History of Politics and Society programme at Utrecht University provides you with a thorough understanding of the historical roots of the most important political and societal issues that politicians, journalists and policy makers are concerned with today.
Religion and Cultural Heritage
Religion and Cultural Heritage is a unique one-year interdisciplinary MA-programme at University of Groningen focusing on a major trend at the interface of religion, identity, politics, and heritage studies.
Philosophy (research)
The Philosophy (research) programme of the University of Amsterdam familiarises you with one or more sub-areas of philosophy. You can choose to specialise in philosophical tradition in context, critical cultural theory, philosophy and public affairs, and logic and language.
Behavioural and Social Sciences (research)
The University of Groningen's Behavioural and Social Sciences (research) MS program offers a comprehensive study of human behavior and societal dynamics. Gain in-depth knowledge in this interdisciplinary field at one of the top-ranked universities worldwide.

Arts and Culture
Are you fascinated by the world of art and culture? Then follow the Arts and Culture MA programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
Language and Society (Linguistics)
Explore language from a (socio)linguistic and pragmatic perspective while gaining proficiency in one of seven European languages. In the Language and Society (Linguistics) programme of the University of Amsterdam, you will develop the knowledge and skills to analyse your target language within its unique social context.
Latin American Studies (research)
The Latin American Studies (research) MA programme at Leiden University addresses cutting-edge debates on the social and cultural issues in present-day Latin America and the Caribbean region.

Research Master in Communication, Cognition and Digital Culture
The Research Master's program in Communication, Cognition and Digital Culture is a two-year course of study offered for excellent preparation for a PhD or a career at a research agency. With a wide range of substantive electives and method subjects, you develop your unique research profile. Tilburg University offers the Research Master in Communication, Cognition and Digital Culture programme.

Classics and Ancient Civilisations
The Classics and Ancient Civilisations programme at Leiden University covers the entire range of present-day research on the civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Anatolia, Syria and Palestine, Greece and the Roman Empire.

Philosophy
The Philosophy programme at Utrecht University integrates a strong foundation in the core themes and texts of philosophy with extensive opportunities and flexibility for specialisation.

Educational Sciences - Learning in Interaction
The Educational Sciences - Learning in Interaction programme at Utrecht University is a small-scale two-year programme, designed to prepare you for a career in research (for example as a PhD candidate), or for work in education policy and consultancy.
Contextual Biblical Interpretations
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 Contextual Biblical Interpretations.

Philosophy - Philosophy of Mind and Psychology
Take a philosophical approach to the human psyche with Philosophy - Philosophy of Mind and Psychology at Tilburg University. By delving into philosophical texts and reflecting on theories and findings from other relevant disciplines - such as psychology, cognitive science, and artificial intelligence - you will gain more insights into mental phenomena as well as moral and existential questions.

New Audiences and Innovative Practice (NAIP)
There are as many ways to be a modern musician as there are ways in which music is a part of the society in which we live. How do we define our individual artistry? How do we find and connect with our audience? Learn more at New Audiences and Innovative Practice (NAIP) from the Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen.
Humanities Research - Literature and Contested Spaces
This Humanities Research - Literature and Contested Spaces MA programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is designed to equip the next generation of humanities researchers with the tools to design innovative, imaginative research across disciplines.
Applied Linguistics
Can you learn a second language the same way you learned your mother tongue? What is the best way to test the language proficiency level of students? How can computers and online technology help to learn a language? Find out in this one-year master's track in Applied Linguistics from the University of Groningen which focuses on research into foreign language learning and teaching.
Linguistics - Language and AI
The Linguistics - Language and AI course at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam prepares you as a scholar and as an engineer how to build and use this technology in professional context such as government, health, legal, education domains and many others.
Evangelical and Baptistic Leadership
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 Evangelical and Baptistic Leadership.

Historical Studies (Research)
The Historical Studies specialisation is dedicated to rigorous historical research in order to obtain a deep understanding of developments of the past and to help us evaluate the merits of modern reinterpretations.