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108 Master's degrees offered by the university

Sociology and Social Research
In the Sociology and Social Research programme at Utrecht University, we will teach you to develop explanations for relevant social phenomena using state-of-the-art theory from Sociology, but also other disciplines such as Economics and Psychology. You will test these explanations using quantitative empirical research methods.

Youth Development and Social Change
Youth Development and Social Change program from Utrecht University will prepare you for a career in the field of youth research, youth care and youth policy.
Theoretical Physics
The research Master’s degree programme in Theoretical Physics at Utrecht University opens the door to exploring the wonders of physics, from the smallest scales of elementary particles to the vast reaches of the universe.
Earth, Life and Climate
In the Earth, Life and Climate programme at Utrecht University, you will explore the fundamental processes which regulate the past, present, and future dynamics of sedimentary systems, biodiversity, and climate, as well as their evolution.

Contemporary Theatre, Dance and Dramaturgy
The Contemporary Theatre, Dance and Dramaturgy programme at Utrecht University focuses on new and interdisciplinary forms of theatre, dance and dramaturgy. It is interested in how performance and choreography respond to current societal phenomena, how this leads to new artistic forms and strategies and new modes of storytelling.
Multidisciplinary Economics
In the MSc in Multidisciplinary Economics at Utrecht University, you learn to cross the borders of economics into other scientific disciplines – a real strength of the Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E.) - in order to provide sound research and applicable solutions to real-world problems, now and in the future.
Medical Imaging
The field of medical imaging is evolving rapidly, since diagnosis and treatment are increasingly supported by imaging procedures. The Medical Imaging programme at Utrecht University combines elements from physics, mathematics, computer science, biomedical engineering, biology and clinical medicine.
Gender Studies
Become a professionally successful 'agent of change'. In the Gender Studies programme at Utrecht University, you will learn to develop sustainable perspectives in emancipation policies, diversity management, cultural initiatives and political activism.
Artificial Intelligence
In the Artificial Intelligence programme at Utrecht University we’ll work on the development of these AI-systems and examine how we can implement the technology for the benefit of society.

Youth, Education and Society
The Youth, Education and Society programme at Utrecht University is the only Master’s programme in the Netherlands that specifically focuses on innovating pedagogical policy and practice, both nationally and internationally.
Earth Surface and Water
The Earth Surface and Water programme at Utrecht University involves the study of natural and human-induced physical and geochemical processes, patterns, and dynamics of the Earth’s continental and coastal systems.
Global Criminology
The Global Criminology programme at Utrecht University is a one-year Master’s programme that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and understanding required to work with local and global crime issues, crime policies and crime control strategies.
Clinical Psychology
The Clinical Psychology programme at Utrecht University will enable you to develop into an academic professional. You have broad knowledge of contemporary scientific theories and instruments as well as skills related to prevention, psychotherapeutic treatment and policy formation in the area of psychological aspects of health, illness and psychopathology.
Sociology - Contemporary Social Problems
What is the “right” amount of policing? Can we sustain our healthcare system with a shrinking, aeging population? Under which conditions is it acceptable to enact censorship on social media? These are the type of questions we will tackle in the Sociology - Contemporary Social Problems programme at Utrecht University.
Cultural History and Heritage
The Master's programme Cultural History and Heritage at Graduate School of Humanities is a cross-fertilisation of theory and practice, of pioneering cultural-historical research and accessible public history, of academic knowledge and engagement with today’s societal challenges.
Neuroscience and Cognition
Are you interested in doing research to better understand normal and pathological brain function? Do you want to become a specialist in the field of neurosciences? The Neuroscience and Cognition programme at Utrecht University offers you the opportunity to investigate numerous areas of brain functioning that make the neuroscience and cognition field uniquely intriguing and challenging.

Computing Science
In the Master’s programme Computing Science at Utrecht University you will dive into the depths of fundamental computing science.

Geographical Information Management and Applications (GIMA)
Geographical Information Management and Applications (GIMA) from Utrecht University is a two-year joint-degree Master of Science programme, available in both part-time and full-time modes.
History of Politics and Society
The History of Politics and Society programme at Utrecht University provides you with a thorough understanding of the historical roots of the most important political and societal issues that politicians, journalists and policy makers are concerned with today.
Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
The internship in the broad field of a clinical child and adolescent psychology is therefore an important part of our Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology programme at Utrecht University.