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519 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Netherlands
Change Management
In the MSc Change Management programme from University of Groningen, which is both academically rigorous and societally relevant, you will learn to deal with the complexity of organisational change as a dynamic interplay of organisational, technological, cultural and human factors.

Financial Economics
Are you intrigued by the role of central banks, for example the part the ECB played in saving the financial system? Or would you like to come up with new business models that can be introduced in the financial sector, since the old ones no longer seem to work? If so, the master's in Financial Economics from Maastricht University can be your passport to the world of financial markets.
Geographical Information Sciences (UNIGIS)
At Geographical Information Sciences (UNIGIS) from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam you’ll uncover how GIS enables smarter decision-making for businesses, governments and the world. Whether you work in marketing, city planning, green energy, healthcare or elsewhere, this Master’s in GIS can help you perform better.
Hebrew and Aramaic Studies (research)
The Hebrew and Aramaic Studies (research) MA programme at Leiden University explores Classical Hebrew and Aramaic Studies in the broadest sense.
Philosophy and Economics
The Philosophy and Economics Research Master at Erasmus University Rotterdam aims to prepare students for an academic career in the area of philosophy and economics, as well as to provide unique skills for careers in the private and public sector.
Global Political Economy
The Global Political Economy MA programme at Leiden University provides you with a cutting-edge understanding of the world economy and its social and political foundations.
Tinbergen Institute Research Master in Economics - Business Data Science
The Tinbergen Institute Research Master in Economics - Business Data Science course at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is unique programme with the best researchers and teachers from three leading schools of economics
Assyriology (research)
The Assyriology (research) MA programme at Leiden University provides you with a multidisciplinary study of the languages, literatures and cultures of the Ancient Near Eastern world.

Power, Publics and Engagement
If you're interested in a critical approach to the main contemporary forms of power, from capitalism to whiteness, and from patriarchy to coloniality, this master's programme Power, Publics and Engagement from Erasmus University Rotterdam is for you.
Applied Archaeology
The Applied Archaeology MA programme at Leiden University offers you a brand-new academic programme to start your professional career in archaeology.
Biomedical Sciences - Science Communication
The Biomedical Sciences - Science Communication programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam enables you to conduct research within the broad spectrum of biomedical sciences.

Environment and Society Studies - Sustainable Economies and Corporations
In this Master's programme we rethink the principles of current economic systems and analyse how to enhance the environmental responsibility of businesses. We aim to develop new business models that contribute to a sustainable future. What does a sustainable and just economy look like, and how can we enable such a new system?
Digital Business and Economics
Are you interested in how the digital transformation will shape our businesses, society and lives? In the Digital Business and Economics programme at Maastricht University, you will explore how disruptive technologies will significantly impact our society and you will gain expertise on topics such as ethical algorithms and machine morality.
Holocaust and Genocide Studies (History)
The one-year Holocaust and Genocide Studies (History) programme of the University of Amsterdam explores 20th-century genocides from the vantage point of different disciplines.
Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience - Neuropsychology
Study both the cognitive and emotional-affective aspects of human behaviour. Learn more about the influence of food and medication on behaviour. Train your academic skills and get the opportunity to combine clinical and research internships with the Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience - Neuropsychology course at Maastricht University.

Comparative Politics - Democracies and Autocracies
The Comparative Politics Master’s provides new insights into configurations of political power around the world. We study changes in democracy and political representation, modern authoritarianism and populism, and how political parties, citizens and social movements achieve political change.
Strategy Economics
This Strategy Economics programme at Erasmus University Rotterdam is predominantly built on the idea that strategic firm behaviour such as investments in innovation and foreign market entry are what make people, firms and industries successful.

Metaphysics and Philosophical Anthropology
What is the nature of reality? What does it mean to be human? In the Research Master in Metaphysics and Philosophical Anthropology, you explore fundamental questions about reality and subjectivity in relation to contemporary existential challenges.
European Economic Law
This unique European Economic Law programme at University of Groningen offers students a thorough understanding of European Law, but adds insight into the increasing links between internal and external EU policies.
Methodology and Statistics for the Behavioural, Biomedical and Social Sciences
The Methodology and Statistics for the Behavioural, Biomedical and Social Sciences programme at Utrecht University is recognised as a high quality programme and has been awarded high ratings in the past years by established rankings in the Netherlands.