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91 Master's degrees offered by the university
Global and Comparative Philosophy
This Global and Comparative Philosophy MA programme at Leiden University is unique in Europe. It offers comparative perspectives from around the world that will enable you to be part of the next generation of thinkers, someone studying and shaping philosophy for a globalised 21st century.
Democracy and Representation
Does democracy still work? How does political representation function in times of fragmentation, populism and polarization? In this Democracy and Representation programme at Leiden University, you will study the challenges that established and new democracies face.

Education and Child Studies
The Education and Child Studies course offered by Leiden University is an academic programme that focuses on the link between theory, research and practice. Students are taught to seek evidence based solutions to problems occurring in child rearing and education.
Egyptology
The Egyptology MA programme at Leiden University is unique in the Netherlands and explores Ancient Egypt as a major player in world history. During the Egyptology MA at Leiden University you will acquire a broad and extensive understanding of the linguistic and cultural history of Egypt from the Pharaonic times to Graeco-Roman and Coptic Egypt.
Applied Cognitive Psychology
At this Applied Cognitive Psychology MSc programme at Leiden University you develop all the practical and academic skills necessary to apply psychological knowledge to real-life problems in working environments and organisations.

African Studies
The African Studies programme at Leiden University is unique in the Netherlands and offers you the opportunity to learn about Africa from a wide range of perspectives: historical, anthropological, literary, linguistic, cultural, geographical, economic and political.
Parenting and Child Development
The Parenting and Child Development MSc programme at Leiden University focuses on child development in the context of different caregiving circumstances.
Occupational Health Psychology
The Occupational Health Psychology MSc programme at Leiden University draws upon and integrates knowledge of several disciplines in psychology, with a clear focus on workers and their work setting.
Developmental Psychology (research)
The Developmental Psychology (research) MSc programme at Leiden University offers a strong theoretical background to provide the varied knowledge-base needed for a thorough understanding of emotional and cognitive development across childhood and adolescence.
European and International Business Law (Advanced LL.M.)
The European Union is one of the most influential international organisations in the world. But how does it impact on governance, enterprise and innovation within a global economy, in the area of business law? And how does EU law interact with that of other international organisations? Apply to the European and International Business Law (Advanced LL.M.) programme offered by Leiden University.
Hebrew and Aramaic Studies
The Hebrew and Aramaic Studies MA programme offered at Leiden University explores Classical Hebrew and Aramaic Studies in the broadest sense.
Psychology (research)
The Psychology (research) is a two-year programme at Leiden University that is focused on acquiring research skills in a particular field of psychology.
Korean Studies
The Korean Studies MA programme at Leiden University offers specialised and in-depth knowledge on the cultural and societal issues of pre-modern and modern Korea and capitalises on Leiden University's position as Europe's leading centre of expertise on Korean studies.
Governance of Crisis
At the Governance of Crisis MSc programme offered at Leiden University you will be familiarized with the main body of knowledge on strategic crisis management.
Child and Adolescent Psychology
The Child and Adolescent Psychology MSc programme at Leiden University offers intensive studies in developmental psychopathology.
Southeast Asian Studies
The Southeast Asian Studies MA programme at Leiden University explores Southeast Asia in-depth and from the perspective of its history, literature, media, culture, religions, philosophy or philology.

Latin American Studies
The Latin American Studies programme offered by Leiden University supports the teaching and research of the social, cultural, historical, and linguistic diversity of contemporary Latin America, a region of mind-blowing diversity and global impact.
Nationalism, Ethnic Conflict and Development
Investigate why and how people mobilise around group identities, as well as the institutional arrangements for resolving or reducing ethnic conflict. Apply to the Nationalism, Ethnic Conflict and Development MSc programme at Leiden University.
School Psychology
In the School Psychology programme from Leiden University, you will learn how to create positive learning environments to support talent development and potential for learning as well as practical clinical skills for all students, regardless of their intellectual or mental states.
European Politics and Society
At the unique two-year international joint European Politics and Society MA programme at Leiden University you will be able to study at four major European research universities in four beautiful cities: Prague, Leiden, Krakow and Barcelona.