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519 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Netherlands
Youth Studies
In the Master’s programme Youth Studies at Utrecht University you will contribute to knowledge regarding youth issues. You will learn to develop ways to prevent or solve problems associated with adolescence and young adulthood, and enhance the quality youth care.
Globalisation and Law - Human Rights
Globalisation and Law - Human Rights from Maastricht University fits you if you are fascinated by legal issues surrounding international development and humanitarian aid.
Moral and Political Philosophy
The Moral and Political Philosophy MA programme at Leiden University offers an excellent opportunity to explore fundamental issues in moral and political philosophy.
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.

Econometrics
Prepare for a career in one of the most sought-after professions in the world today. Join the Master's in Econometrics (MSc) from University of Amsterdam.
Economic Policy
What policies are required to achieve environmental sustainability - and who is responsible for taking action? If you are strongly motivated to contribute to just and effective decisions in economic policy-making, the Economic Policy programme at Utrecht University is the right choice for you.
Applied Ethics
The Applied Ethics programme at Utrecht University offers you an in-depth focus on the interaction between moral practice and ethical theory, allowing you to explore ethical theories in relation to actual practical dilemmas. At the end of your studies, you will possess a thorough theoretical background in ethics, including important methods and debates in applied ethics.
Curating Art and Cultures (Heritage Studies)
The Curating Art and Cultures (Heritage Studies) programme of the University of Amsterdam is a unique, two-year Dual Master's programme designed to train the curators and (museum) researchers of the future. The programme is offered jointly by the UvA, the VU University and leading museums in the Netherlands (a.o. Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Van Abbe Museum).

International Development Studies
Do you often wonder why it remains so hard to tackle global challenges such as poverty, inequality and environmental degradation? Are you intrigued by topics like migration, climate justice and social unrest? If so, join the MSc in International Development Studies from Wageningen University and Research and learn how to contribute to a more just and sustainable future.

Communication and Information Sciences - New Media Design
The Master’s track of New Media Design offered at Tilburg University allows you to immerse yourself in interactive technology, design processes, creativity and how people use digital media. This will make you an expert in the field of user experience and interaction design, who knows how to develop and test designs and take them to the next level using scientific insights.
Teacher Education in German
During your time in HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht's Teacher Education in German Master programme, you grow as both an educator and a German language specialist.
Business Economics - Sustainability
The Business Economics - Sustainability program at University of Amsterdam offers a broad perspective on sustainability. You will learn evidence-based economic policies and business strategies that achieve sustainability in practice. This is one of the tracks you can opt for in the MSc Business Economics.
Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences - Health and Life Sciences-based Management and Ent
How should we respond to an increase of Meningococcal disease? These are the types of questions addressed in this Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences - Health and Life Sciences-based Management and Entrepreneurship course offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
Political Science
The Political Science (PS) pre-Master’s programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is meant for students who have a special interest in how current events like a global pandemic, climate change, shifts in economic power, the rise of AI and big data impact global politics.
Political Science - Global Environmental Politics
The Political Science - Global Environmental Politics programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam explores the political dynamics of the climate crisis and the transition to a just and sustainable future.
Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences and Science Communication and Society
The Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences and Science Communication and Society MSc programme offered by Leiden University focuses on the interaction between science and society.

Economics - Master's Qualifying Programme
This one-year (2-semester) Economics - Master's Qualifying Programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a range of postgraduate degrees at the University of Amsterdam. Learn more at the Master's Qualifying Programme from OnCampus Amsterdam.
International Relations - European Union Studies
The master’s in European Union Studies at Leiden University offers students an opportunity to study the EU from multiple disciplinary perspectives.

Work and Organizational Psychology
In the Master’s track in Work and Organizational Psychology at Tilburg University you will learn how to apply science-based solutions to human problems in work and organizational settings. You learn how to optimize employee performance, improve processes and relationships, enhance fairness and equity in teams, and increase subjective well-being in organizations.
Methodology and Statistics in Psychology
The Master of Science in Methodology and Statistics in Psychology at Leiden University offers an intensive one-year programme. This full-time course equips students with advanced research and analytical skills, preparing them for various roles in psychological research and related fields.