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Philosophy
In the Philosophy master's programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you ask philosophical questions in relation to a specific field of science. Through critical thinking and careful argumentation you learn to unravel scientific positions down to the level of hidden presuppositions. Something that is increasingly needed these days.
Media and Business
We offer a Media and Business master degree at Erasmus University Rotterdam. The digital revolution and globalization have transformed the media business and other industries. New business models have been developed and new products and services have emerged.

Architecture, Cities, Landscapes - History and Heritage
The Architecture, Cities, Landscapes - History and Heritage programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers the unique combination of architectural history and heritage studies.
Asian Studies (research)
The Asian Studies (research) MA programme gives you access to Leiden University's leading expertise in the countries of Asia from their politics and literature to their languages.

Transatlantic Studies - History, Culture and Politics
Are Transatlantic relations in a crisis? Which values and interests connect or divide us? This interdisciplinary program pursues such questions, combining the historical and contemporary, the political and cultural, and the theoretical and practical.
International Security
How do actors relate to each other and their natural environment in terms of threats and vulnerabilities? When and how is violence organized? How can possible conflicts be prevented or solved? International Security, a track of the master International Relations at University of Groningen, is aimed at issues of power politics and international order, peace and war, and strategy and diplomacy.
Classics and Ancient Civilizations
Do you want to be challenged to become an expert in the literature and linguistics of classical languages or in the cultures and religions of Ancient Greece, Rome or the Near East? Then the Classics and Ancient Civilizations programme of the University of Amsterdam with its two distinct specialisations – Classics and Ancient Studies – may be the programme for you.

Situated Design
This Situated Design, M.A course Avans University of Applied Sciences graduation track Situated Design recognizes you as a distinct presence in the world. You immerse in modern discourses and focus on prevailing conditions, situated knowledge and design practices.
History of Architecture and Urbanism
The Master's track History of Architecture and Urbanism from University of Groningen explores the evolution of cities, villages and park- and landscape design in Europe within the changing global setting.
Theology and Religious Studies - Peace, Trauma and Religion
This Theology and Religious Studies - Peace, Trauma and Religion programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam explores and teaches knowledge, skills and experience you will need for a career in the ever expanding, interdisciplinary field of peace and conflict studies.
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.
Journalism, Media and Globalisation
The two-year Journalism, Media and Globalisation programme of the University of Amsterdam provides aspiring and practicing journalists with a more critical understanding of their profession, to create more academically sound, critical, and globally minded media professionals.
Language, Literature and Education
The Language, Literature and Education programme of the University of Amsterdam is a one-year programme designed for students who are interested in teaching language and literature. You will specialise in one of seven major European languages or language families.
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.
Humanities Research - Linguistics
Are you looking for excellent expertise in linguistics, coupled with a challenging specialisation in newly developing research fields that are fundamentally relevant to today’s society? The Humanities Research - Linguistics programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam trains you as a professional linguistic researcher, specialised in either Human Language Technology or Forensic Linguistics.
Archaeology
Are you looking for a world-class education in the archaeology of Europe and the adjacent Mediterranean area? Want to get hands-on experience doing fieldwork at archaeological sites? Then the Archaeology MA programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam – with its two distinct specialisations – may be the programme for you.
Jazz and Pop (Arnhem)
With the Jazz and Pop (Arnhem) at ArtEZ University of the Arts you deepen your craftsmanship as a music professional and explore innovative ways to tell a story through music.

Comparative Literary Studies
In the Comparative Literary Studies programme at Utrecht University is designed for students with strong analytical skills and a desire to deepen their understanding of literature as a global, multilingual, and politically engaged practice.
Multilingualism
The Multilingualism Master's track at University of Groningen is unique in combining teaching of many societal, individual, educational, cultural and historical aspects of multilingualism with a practical, research-driven approach.

International Communication
Are you interested in International Brand Management, Corporate Communication, or Crisis Communication? If you want to become an all-round expert in these areas, then the Master of International Communication (MA) programme from Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen could be the perfect fit for you.