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519 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Netherlands
Economic and Financial Research
The Economic and Financial Research programme from Maastricht University provides students with an interest in economics and finance with a more intense, and high-level training in economics and finance; and a thorough training in research methodology and analytics.
Applied Cognitive Psychology
At this Applied Cognitive Psychology MSc programme at Leiden University you develop all the practical and academic skills necessary to apply psychological knowledge to real-life problems in working environments and organisations.

Culture Studies
If you’re interested in intercultural communication and artistic practices in a global and digital society, join one of the Master’s programs in Culture Studies from Tilburg University. The four specialized tracks offer multiple perspectives on cultural and societal changes such as Big Data and AI, migration, climate change, mental health, gender, multilingualism, and cultural diversity.

Econometrics - Financial Econometrics
Areas of study in the Econometrics - Financial Econometrics programme of the University of Amsterdam include capital markets, financial institutions, corporate finance and corporate governance. Topics often focus on the valuation of assets such as individual stocks, bonds, derivatives, currencies and other financial instruments.
International Humanitarian Action
What are the dominant issues in humanitarian action? What is the so-called aid industry? And can professionalization prevent dependence on aid? Find out in this International Humanitarian Action programme from University of Groningen.
Islam in the West
This Theology and Religious Studies MA programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam focuses on different professional fields, and you can choose between four different tracks, including Islam in the West.
European Master in Health Economics and Management
The European Master in Health Economics and Management (Eu-HEM) is a joint degree offered by the University of Oslo, MCI - The Entrepreneurial School®, the University of Bologna and Erasmus University Rotterdam. Eu-HEM covers topics in health economics, healthcare management, leadership, health policy, governance and law.
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.
Egyptology
The Egyptology MA programme at Leiden University is unique in the Netherlands and explores Ancient Egypt as a major player in world history. During the Egyptology MA at Leiden University you will acquire a broad and extensive understanding of the linguistic and cultural history of Egypt from the Pharaonic times to Graeco-Roman and Coptic Egypt.

Human Decision Science
Are you interested in human behaviour, psychology and empirical research? Do you love coming up with solutions to complex problems? And would you like to be the person people look to whenever a difficult decision has to be made? Then the master's programme in Human Decision Science from Maastricht University is the perfect programme for you.

Business Management - Digital Marketing and Communication
This exciting MSc, Master of Business Management - Digital Marketing and Communication offered at Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences, challenges students to study at a high academic standard, combining case studies and research.
Cultural Economics and Entrepreneurship
Uncover the business of cultural and creative industries. Want to become a leading thinker at the crossroads between art and economics? This Masters programme in Cultural Economics and Entrepreneurship at Erasmus University Rotterdam will be perfect for you.
Environmental Geography (Human Geography)
The Environmental Geography (Human Geography) programme of the University of Amsterdam focuses on the relationship between humans and their ecosystem. Environmental challenges can be approached from different perspectives, which are analysed while taking spatial dynamics into account.
Arts, Culture and Society
In this Arts, Culture and Society master from Erasmus University Rotterdam, you will study how the international world of art and culture operates.
Parenting and Child Development
The Parenting and Child Development MSc programme at Leiden University focuses on child development in the context of different caregiving circumstances.
Occupational Health Psychology
The Occupational Health Psychology MSc programme at Leiden University draws upon and integrates knowledge of several disciplines in psychology, with a clear focus on workers and their work setting.

Communication and Information Studies
Communication and Information Studies MA programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Much of our communication involves combining different modes like written text, images, spoken words and gestures. How do we integrate them? What role does language play in communication within various types of organisations, such as governmental, commercial, media and healthcare organisations? Apply to the

International Relations and Security Studies
The International Relations and Security Studies course at Webster Leiden Campus provides a distinctive gateway to the world of global governance.
European Studies (Research)
The European Studies (Research) master’s at Maastricht University is an interdisciplinary programme that combines political science and international relations with history and sociology.
Dance Therapy
The Dance Therapy program of Codarts Rotterdam centers on teaching concepts which include the integration of theory and practice, discovery through practical experience, and exploratory learning. The underlying foundation in different theories encourages and enhances critical reflection.