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519 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Netherlands
Econometrics, Operations Research and Actuarial Studies
The MSc Econometrics, Operations Research and Actuarial Studies(EORAS) at University of Groningen uses mathematical and statistical models to analyse problems in business, economics, finance, insurance, and related areas.
Communication and Information Sciences - Multimodal Communication
In this Communication and Information Sciences - Multimodal Communication programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam they look at text, images, talk, and interaction, considering how they function, both on their own, and when integrated.
Urban, Port and Transport Economics
Are you fascinated by transport and its driving role in economic development? Do you enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city, where economic growth manifests itself? We offer a master degree in Urban, Port and Transport Economics at Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Development and Socialisation in Childhood and Adolescence
The Master’s programme in Development and Socialisation in Childhood and Adolescence at Utrecht University focuses on both normal and abnormal development processes. Explicit attention is given to the study of interventions and risk factors in children’s and adolescent’s cognitive and social-emotional development and adjustment.
Sociology of Culture, Media and the Arts
In the Sociology of Culture, Media and the Arts programme from Erasmus University Rotterdam, you will gain in-depth knowledge of the main theoretical insights into, and academic debates within, the field of media, culture and sociology.
Conflict Studies and Human Rights
The Conflict Studies and Human Rights programme at Utrecht University challenges you to examine these types of urgent questions. The main aim is to turn you into an independent and critical conflict analyst. The international programme offers a hands-on and interdisciplinary approach to studying the causes, dynamics, and impacts of conflict and collective violence.
Theology and Religious Studies (research)
In this Theology and Religious Studies (research) programme in at University of Groningen you will study how religion is embedded in present-day and in historical cultural contexts.
Anthropology of Religion and Culture
The Anthropology of Religion and Culture course from University of Groningen equips you with the skills to explore specific lifeworlds across various contexts in order to gain a thorough understanding of the role of religion and culture in different societies.

Sociology - Health, Wellbeing and Society
Become a specialist in the fields of healthcare policy, societal resilience, and health and wellbeing. You will analyze how health and wellbeing are influenced by societal and contextual structures, how they are distributed across Western societies, and how policy can enhance the health and wellbeing of society. The Master Health, Wellbeing and Society is a track of the MSc Sociology.

Politics, Policy, and Societal Development (GMSI)
Address global societal challenges such as poverty, migration, climate change, or humanitarian interventions from a societal, policy and political perspective. With the Politics, Policy, and Societal Development (GMSI) degree at Tilburg University, you will get a macro-level perspective on sustainable development and you will understand the triggers of it.
Archival and Information Studies (Media Studies)
The one-and-a-half-year Archival and Information Studies (Media Studies) programme of the University of Amsterdam focuses on contemporary archival theory and practice, training students in the science and craft of recordkeeping, and providing insight into the archives of the past and future.
Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience - Cognitive Neuroscience
Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience from Maastricht University provides six top training tracks in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience for students aiming to become high-level researchers in academia, or envisioning a career in industrial, governmental, clinical, or other work environments.
Mathematics and Science Communication and Society
The Mathematics and Science Communication and Society MSc programme at Leiden University focuses on the interaction between science and society.
Geographical Information Management and Applications
The MSc Geographical Information Management and Applications is offered by experts from Wageningen University & Research, University of Twente, Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) and Utrecht University. After successful completion of the programme, students will receive a Master of Science degree in Geographical Sciences, signed by Utrecht University .
International and European Governance
No nation-state can solve today's global challenges on its own. At the International and European Governance MSc programme at Leiden University you will obtain a deep understanding of the interplay between the international, EU, and (sub)national governance systems and how this interplay affects a national government's capacity to address cross-border societal challenges.
Business Economics - Managerial Economics and Strategy
The Business Economics - Managerial Economics and Strategy programme of the University of Amsterdam provides deep insights into the drivers of corporate performance.
International Relations and Diplomacy
The International Relations and Diplomacy MSc programme at Leiden University offers you a unique blend of academic education in international relations and political science with practical graduate education and training in international negotiation and diplomacy.
Population Studies
In the master programme Population Studies at University of Groningen students learn the theories, methods and skills required to become a versatile demographer.

Capital, Labour and Extraction
In this specialisation we explore the key challenges produced by contemporary capitalism: stagnant economic growth; rising debt; geographical inequalities; housing, labour, and resource scarcity; and climate crisis. We ask whether these challenges are endemic to capitalism? How do they unevenly impact different peoples and places? And how can we best tackle them and build more just economies?
Egyptology (research)
The Egyptology (research) MA programme offered at Leiden University provides you with a multidisciplinary study of the languages, literatures and cultures of Ancient Egypt.