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195 Master's degrees offered by the university
Economics (Research)
The Economics (Research) programme of the University of Amsterdam is offered in partnership with the Tinbergen Institute and is a research master program in economics, econometrics and finance with the prospect of PhD opportunities under the supervision of our research fellows.
Music Studies (Arts and Culture)
The one-year Music Studies (Arts and Culture) programme of the University of Amsterdam enables you to specialise in historical, cultural or cognitive musicology, or a combination of the three.
Communication Science - Political Communication
The Communication Science - Political Communication programme of the University of Amsterdam addresses issues at the core of our democracies. It provides an understanding of the role and significance of media, journalism and information in shaping public opinion.
Business Administration - Strategy
How can firms create and execute an effective strategy? In the Strategy (Business Administration) programme of the University of Amsterdam you unravel the theoretical origins of strategic corporate decisions. This track is one of 9 tracks you can opt for in our Master's in Business Administration.
Film Studies (Media Studies)
The Film Studies (Media Studies) programme of the University of Amsterdam approaches the study of film as a multi-faceted phenomenon, and trains students to critically and effectively engage with important shifts in film and cinema culture.

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.
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.
Philosophy (research)
The Philosophy (research) programme of the University of Amsterdam familiarises you with one or more sub-areas of philosophy. You can choose to specialise in philosophical tradition in context, critical cultural theory, philosophy and public affairs, and logic and language.
Language and Society (Linguistics)
Explore language from a (socio)linguistic and pragmatic perspective while gaining proficiency in one of seven European languages. In the Language and Society (Linguistics) programme of the University of Amsterdam, you will develop the knowledge and skills to analyse your target language within its unique social context.
Media Studies (Research)
With roots in philosophy, history and discourse analysis, the two-year Media Studies (Research) programme of the University of Amsterdam explores pertinent theoretical approaches to the study of media in contemporary culture.
European Union Law (International and European Law)
Many of today’s challenges demand a response from EU law. As the most sophisticated international organization in the world the EU deals with issues like (mass) migration, climate change and cybercrime. This European Union Law (International and European Law) Master’s track from University of Amsterdam gives you the tools to unlock the many fields of EU law and to critically reflect on them.
Communication Science - Corporate Communication
The Communication Science - Corporate Communication programme of the University of Amsterdam gives a broad understanding of the communication of commercial and non-profit organisations with their environment and society.
Social Sciences
Are you interested in social scientific research, and do you want to pursue a career in academic or non-academic research environments? The Social Sciences programme of the University of Amsterdam is designed for highly motivated students with an interest in research from various social scientific perspectives.
Communication Science - Entertainment Communication
The Communication Science - Entertainment Communication programme of the University of Amsterdam with its roots in media psychology, trains you to meet this growing need for knowledge and advice.
Data Science and Business Analytics - Data Science
The University of Amsterdam offers a Master's degree, the M.Sc. in Data Science and Business Analytics - Data Science. This full-time programme spans 12 months and is conducted in English at the Roeterseiland campus. It equips students with advanced skills in data analysis and machine learning, preparing them for a dynamic career in data science.
Business Administration - Consumer Marketing
In the Business Administration - Consumer Marketingprogramme of the University of Amsterdam, you gain an in-depth understanding of consumer characteristics, behaviours and motivations as inputs for effective marketing strategies. This track is one of the nine tracks you can opt for in our Master's in Business Administration.
Medical Informatics
The Medical Informatics programme of the University of Amsterdam aims to be the gateway for ambitious students with an entrepreneurial, global mindset to a career at the interface of healthcare and ICT. They will gain a deep understanding of healthcare processes and ICT technologies and challenged to solve real-life cases from our clinical and corporate health ICT partners.

Economics - Public Policy
Economies flourish when supported by strong institutions and effective government policies. In this Economics - Public Policy track programme of the University of Amsterdam, we study public policy and its effects in the economy.
Psychology - Brain and Cognition in Society
Society's interest in the brain and mind has exploded in recent years. This is why the Psychology - Brain and Cognition in Society programme of the University of Amsterdam was created.
Human Geography - Political Geography
The Human Geography - Political Geography programme of the University of Amsterdam focuses on three core themes: geopolitics, globalisation and governance. By examining these concepts, political geographies in our current globalised world are analysed and researched. Theories and methods in political geography are thoroughly studied before a thesis project in the field is conducted.