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519 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Netherlands
Spatial Sciences
The two-year Research Master in Spatial Sciences at University of Groningen has two key features. First, it allows students maximum scientific freedom to learn and discover.
English Literature and Culture (Literary Studies)
In the one-year English Literature and Culture (Literary Studies) programme of the University of Amsterdam, you explore the history and theory of literature in English, and study its relationship with other media, while engaging key issues of intellectual concern in society, politics and culture.
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.
Philosophy (part-time)
The Philosophy (part-time) at Erasmus University Rotterdam is the place where cutting edge philosophical research meets the classroom. Students engage in contemporary philosophical debates centered on the great challenges of our time.
International Master's in Advanced Research in Criminology
International Master's in Advanced Research in Criminology is an interdisciplinary programme from Erasmus University Rotterdam that is developed to prepare students for current demands in the field of border-crossing, security and social justice.
Geomatics
The Geomatics programme of Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) provides vital spatial knowledge about the built environment.

Economics - Sustainable Development
Learn how to evaluate and develop policies and strategies for sustainable economic development and the sustainable use of resources.You analyze the factors driving inequality and environmental issues in different parts of the world and develop the skills to empirically test interventions that can make a difference. This a track of the MSc Economics.

Sociology and Population Studies (Double degree)
Study modern societies by combining the Sociology Master’s programs from Tilburg University and Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Spain). Learn how to identify the main forces and challenges faced by key social institutions in modern society, such as families, schools, communities, and jobs. Get two full Master’s degrees in Sociology and Population Studies (Double degree) in 1,5 years.
Cultural and Social Anthropology - Applied Anthropology
For students who wish to conduct research that has an applied character aimed at solving problems or contributing understanding where this is directly needed, we offer the possibility to specialize in Applied Anthropology with the Cultural and Social Anthropology - Applied Anthropology programme of the University of Amsterdam.

Sociology and Social Research (Double degree)
Become an expert in political research, social policy and solving social cohesion related-issues by taking the Sociology and Social Research (Double degree) programs from Tilburg University and the University of Trento (Italy).
Social and Health Psychology
The Master’s programme in Social and Health Psychology programme at Utrecht University investigates the social and health-related aspects of behavioural regulation.
American Studies (History)
In the American Studies (History) programme of the University of Amsterdam, we study the United States – from inside and out – historically and with an eye toward the present. We explore politics and foreign policy, but also the culture that has influenced and reflected the world.

Public Governance, Management and Policy
Are you interested in learning about societal problems and governance responses in an online community? Discover Public Governance, Management and Policy programme from Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Research Master in Economics and Business
The Research Master in Economics and Business at University of Groningen is a two-year programme and is open to bright and ambitious students.
Biology and Science Communication and Society
The Biology and Science Communication and Society MSc programme at Leiden University focuses on the interaction between science and society.
Sustainability and Environmental Psychology
We offer a master degree in Sustainability and Environmental Psychology from University of Groningen. This double degree master's integrative approach towards two expert fields equips you to better address today's grand, sustainability challenges from a psychologist perspective.
European Union Studies
The European Union Studies MA programme at Leiden University covers the EU's broad geographical sweep from an interdisciplinary perspective.
European Public Affairs
The master's programme in European Public Affairs at Maastricht University provides advanced professional training in both the theoretical and practical aspects of European policy-making.

Urban Management and Development
The Urban Management and Development programme from Erasmus University Rotterdam is a 12-month English-taught programme offered in two Master tracks.
Philosophy of Law Governance and Politics
This Philosophy of Law Governance and Politics MA programme at Leiden University introduces the student to the philosophical issues on the intersection of law, politics, and policy. This master’s programme is meant for students who wish to combine an MA in Law, Political Science, Public Administration, or an adjacent discipline with an MA in Philosophy Law, Governance, and Politics.