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91 Master's degrees offered by the university
Cognitive Neuroscience (research)
At the Cognitive Neuroscience (research) MSc programme at Leiden University focuses on the investigation of the psychological, computational, and neuroscientific bases of human cognition by means of mind and brain research.
Computer Science and Science Communication and Society
The Computer Science and Science Communication and Society MSc programme at Leiden University focuses on the interaction between science and society.
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.
Global Ethnography
Are you eager to conduct your own three-month research project? Do you have excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills? Are you creative, flexible and hard-working? Then this Global Ethnography MSc programme at Leiden University is for you!
Chinese Studies
Taught by top researchers from a wide range of disciplines, the Chinese Studies MA programme at Leiden University combines in-depth knowledge with advanced language proficiency.

Arts and Culture
The Arts and Culture programme at Leiden University will give you a comprehensive grounding in the history, methods and theories of art history and museology, while also engaging with contemporary museum practice.
International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration (Advanced)
Leiden University’s Master of International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration (Advanced) (LL.M.) is an high-level postgraduate programme on the theory and practice of international dispute settlement and arbitration in international law.
Psychology
The Psychology MSc programme at Leiden University focuses both on in-depth study of theory and on the acquisition of professional and research skills, which can be applied in a wide range of psychology specialisations.
Governance of Violence
In the Master's programme Governance of Violence at Leiden University , you will study contemporary security challenges from both local and global points of view, gaining a deep understanding of the ‘wicked problem’ of security and crisis topics in a complex and globalising world.
Governance of Radicalism, Extremism and Terrorism
At the Governance of radicalism, extremism and terrorism MSc programme at Leiden University you will be familiarised with the academic debate regarding these contested concepts.
Sociology of Policy in Practice
Are you eager to conduct policy-oriented research on issues of relevance to organisations? Do you want to combine ethnographic research with a 3-month internship? Do you have excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills? Are you flexible and hard-working? Then the Sociology of Policy in Practice MSc programme at Leiden University is the right specialisation for you!