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International Communication
Are you interested in International Brand Management, Corporate Communication, or Crisis Communication? If you want to become an all-round expert in these areas, then the Master of International Communication (MA) programme from Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen could be the perfect fit for you.
Political Science - Democracy, Power and Inequality
The Political Science - Democracy, Power and Inequality degree at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam delves into institutions, power, democracy, and representation. It equips you with the tools to analyse how societies are politically organized and how this impacts policy-making and the distribution of income and wealth.
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.
International Relations and International Organization
International Relations and International Organization, a track of the Master's in International Relations from the University of Groningen, offers a comprehensive study in theory and practice.
Archaeology (Research)
The Archaeology (Research) MA programme at Leiden University is the most diverse in the Netherlands. Benefit from our extensive experience and international reputation in archaeological research, and lay the best foundation for a career in academia.

Economics - Environmental Economics
Explore which effect climate change will have on future welfare. This research-based Economics - Environmental Economics programme of the University of Amsterdam helps you understand the complex interactions between economic decisions, market forces, governmental policies and the environment.

Organizing for Global Social Challenges (GMSI)
Become an expert in sustainable development in an international context. Learn how to tackle global societal challenges such as poverty, inequality, migration, climate change, or humanitarian interventions after a natural disaster. Consider the role of organizations such as NGOs, firms, and social enterprises in tackling global societal challenges through different interventions.

Sustainability Science, Policy and Society
This Sustainability Science, Policy and Society interdisciplinary programme from Maastricht University equips you to navigate the complexities of sustainability transformations. Gain a systems perspective, skills for research and assessments, and become a bridge-builder for sustainability in various domains.

Economics
Develop expertise in devising solutions to real-world problems together with students from all over the world. Society faces several pressing challenges, including biodiversity loss, climate change, poverty, inequality and anti-democratic tendencies. Tilburg University offers the Economics programme.
Econometrics and Operations Research
The Econometrics and Operations Research MSc programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers you an opportunity to develop your quantitative skills for their use in Finance, Marketing, Economics and Business.
China and the World Economy
This China and the World Economy double degree master from University of Groningen is structured in two parts.

Communication and Information Sciences
In the MSc Communication and Information Sciences offered at Tilburg University you become an all-round communication expert by combining insights from various disciplines such as communication-, cognitive science, psychology, user experience design, and marketing. Follow a broad program or specialize in Business Communication and Digital Media, Communication and Cognition, or New Media Design.
Linguistics and Communication
The two-year Linguistics and Communication programme of the University of Amsterdam brings together linguistic theory and data from experimental and corpus studies, and has a strong emphasis on methodology.
Talent Development and Creativity
How can we develop the best athletes? How can teachers nurture pupils' talent and creativity in education and music? In this unique, internationally-oriented Talent Development and Creativity programme at the University of Groningen you will develop the expertise to select, develop, and nurture talent and creativity in individuals and organizations across achievement domains.
Nationalism, Ethnic Conflict and Development
Investigate why and how people mobilise around group identities, as well as the institutional arrangements for resolving or reducing ethnic conflict. Apply to the Nationalism, Ethnic Conflict and Development MSc programme at Leiden University.
English Literature and Culture
Literary study is socially relevant: from the medieval to the modern, it maps the forces which divide and unite people. English is the global language of cultural exchange and experiment. Study the Master's track in English Literature and Culture from the University of Groningen to learn more!
Communication Science
Learn how media influences our behaviour with the Communication Science programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. As we find ourselves in a continually changing media landscape, where everyone shares information and can have an impact on the reputation of brands or politicians, it makes sense that there is a high demand for experts who understand these developments and can manage the impact.
Globalisation and Development Studies
The master’s programme in Globalisation and Development Studies at Maastricht University is a social science programme that focuses on how globalisation trends affect and interconnect different areas of the globe while marginalising others and how they produce diverse ‘local’ responses.
Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences - Health and Life Sciences-based Communication
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 Communication course offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
Religion and Cultural Heritage
Religion and Cultural Heritage is a unique one-year interdisciplinary MA-programme at University of Groningen focusing on a major trend at the interface of religion, identity, politics, and heritage studies.