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84 Master's degrees offered by the university
Psychology - Behavioural Data Science
The Master's degree in Psychology - Behavioural Data Science at the University of Amsterdam is a full-time programme lasting 12 months. This M.Sc. equips students with essential skills in analysing human behaviour through data, preparing them for careers in various sectors that utilise behavioural insights.
Public Policy and Governance (Political Science)
In the Public Policy and Governance (Political Science) programme of the University of Amsterdam you will learn to critically analyse public policies in often controversial political settings. The programme focuses on both research and practice and links theory and practice by looking into interesting cases and inviting inspiring guest speakers.
Philosophy of the Humanities and the Social Sciences (Philosophy)
In the Philosophy of the Humanities and the Social Sciences (Philosophy) programme of the University of Amsterdam, students gain philosophical insights in conjunction with another academic discipline.
Communication Science - Research Master's (Academic)
Would you like to resolve communication challenges in practice rather than just study them? The Communication Science - Research Master's (Academic) programme of the University of Amsterdam is a two-year MSc degree programme for students who would like to be at the forefront of the newest developments in understanding the role of communication and media in an applied context.
Communication Science - Research Master's (Professional)
Would you like to resolve communication challenges in practice rather than just study them? The Communication Science - Research Master's (Professional) programme of the University of Amsterdam is for students who would like to be at the forefront of the newest developments in understanding the role of communication and media in an applied context.
Complex Systems and Policy
The programme Complex Systems and Policy at University of Amsterdam offers a unique approach to future-focused policymaking, combining social sciences, data science, and modelling. Students work on complex societal challenges about health and sustainability and cooperate with academic and non-academic stakeholders.

Econometrics - Data Analytics
In the Econometrics - Data Analytics programme of the University of Amsterdam your focus is on analysis of the large amounts of data that organisations collect through the internet and social media. This track is one of the four tracks you can opt for in our Master's in Econometrics.
Political Science - European Politics and External Relations
During the Political Science - European Politics and External Relations programme of the University of Amsterdam you will analyse politics, governance and power in Europe. The programme focuses on the European challenges as part of an increasingly globalized world.

Economics - Development Economics
The Economics - Development Economics programme of the University of Amsterdam centres on the drivers and consequences of poverty in developing countries, focusing on evaluating policies and programmes designed to address these issues.
Latin American Studies
In the Latin American Studies programme of the University of Amsterdam, you will study social transformations in Latin America from geographic, historical, economic, cultural, social, political and ecological perspectives. You will design your own research plan, do field research in this exciting region and become a critical academic.
Psychology - Sport and Performance Psychology
What psychological processes are involved in peak performance? That is the main question in the Psychology - Sport and Performance Psychology programme of the University of Amsterdam. This question is divided into two sub-questions (1) How do you help people perform at their best when it really matters? and (2) How do you help people reach very difficult goals?

Econometrics - Master's Qualifying Programme
This one-year (2-semester) Econometrics - 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.

Econometrics - Econometrics and Mathematical Economics
The Econometrics - Econometrics and Mathematical Economics programme at University of Amsterdam lets you you focus on the complex analyses governing today's economic markets. This is one of the tracks you can opt for in our Master's in Econometrics.
Jewish Studies (Middle Eastern Studies)
The one-year Master's programme Jewish Studies (Middle Eastern Studies) at the University of Amsterdam focuses on Jewish culture and intellectual life from antiquity to the present.
Identity and Integration (European Studies)
In the Identity and Integration (European Studies) programme of the University of Amsterdam, you will study contemporary challenges in Europe and the EU from the perspectives of history, arts and culture, media and politics.
Economic Geography (Human Geography)
The Economic Geography (Human Geography) programme of University of Amsterdam focuses on how the globalised economy has affected the lives of people in different parts of the world.
Cultural Analysis (Arts and Culture)
The two-year Cultural Analysis (Arts and Culture) programme of the University of Amsterdam is dedicated to the interdisciplinary analysis of culture at large, including art, literature, cinema, and new media.
Communication and Information
The Communication and Information programme of the University of Amsterdam provides students with a solid theoretical and methodological foundation for understanding the way in which language is used for informative and argumentative purposes.
East European Studies (European Studies)
In the one-year East European Studies (European Studies) programme of the University of Amsterdam you develop a thorough understanding of the history of Eastern European countries (including Russia), and insight into recent developments in the region.
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.