Masters

Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Studies Discover the history and culture of the great pre-modern civilisations. This interdisciplinary research programme offers you flexibility to focus on your academic interests.

Art History Immerse yourself in traditional and innovative approaches to the history of art. You will acquire the theoretical insights and practical experience necessary for a career in academia or the museum world.

Bestuur en beleid Bestuur en beleid gaat over de aanpak en organisatie van maatschappelijke issues binnen de publieke sector, in een politieke omgeving en in interactie met burgers, bedrijven en maatschappelijke organisaties.

Comparative Literary Studies Learn to analyse the ways in which literature interacts with (and reflects on) its cultural and social environment against the background of globalisation and new media technologies.

Conflict Studies and Human Rights This Master’s programme Conflict Studies and Human Rights focuses on the analysis of contemporary violent conflict with an emphasis on the interconnectedness of violence.

European Governance This interdisciplinary Master’s programme investigates vital questions facing European countries today. It will equip you with the knowledge and skills to answer these questions and formulate appropriate responses to the challenges they pose.

Gender Studies (research) Learn to critically analyse how gender intersects with other social and historical categories such as race, class, age, religion and sexuality.

Global Criminology The Master's programme Global Criminology offers a critical and comparative perspective on criminology and the growing demand for experts in global crime, penology and security.

History Learn advanced research skills whilst developing historical expertise in your specific areas of interest. You will also be challenged to connect your work to ongoing scholarly debates and to reflect on current affairs.

International Relations in Historical Perspective Prepare yourself for a future as a participant in the game of global politics. The programme bridges the historical and political science approaches of international relations. In this way, you get the best of both worlds.

Legal Research The Master's programme Legal Research makes a well-trained lawyer out of you with a research-oriented mindset, which is crucial in this changing society and a basic requirement for a PhD study.

Linguistics Learn how to conduct research in theoretical linguistics, psycholinguistics, and language use. You will have the opportunity to specialise in your area of interest and do a research internship.

Media, Art and Performance Studies Specialise in new research areas and methodologies, necessary for investigating emerging media, performance and contemporary art forms within today's rapidly changing culture.

Multidisciplinary Economics During this two-year research Master you will develop expertise in an economics research area of your interest and supplement this with knowledge from another field of research preparing you for a career as a researcher inside or outside academia.

Musicology Get advanced research training into the study of Western music across different historical periods, and the complex relation of music and media.

Nederlandse literatuur en cultuur Ontwikkel je eigen profiel als onderzoeker en beschouwer van de Nederlandse literatuur en cultuur. In dit programma wordt de Nederlandse literatuur in een transnationaal perspectief geplaatst.

Notarieel recht De brede master Notarieel recht biedt je naast de civiele basis van dit rechtsgebied gedegen kennis van het verbintenissenrecht en goederenrecht.

Organisaties, verandering en management Dit masterprogramma gaat in op veranderingen in organisaties en leert je daarbij oog te krijgen voor de effectiviteit van die organisaties zonder de aandacht voor mensen, interacties en processen te verliezen.

Organising Social Impact You study and engage with grassroots organisations that promote a more sustainable inclusive and just society. The MSc introduces you to their organising principles, practices, processes and ways they engage with institutions to foster social change.

Philosophy Prepare yourself to participate in the current debates in the international philosophical community and develop your own research contributions to the field.

Publiek management Dit masterprogramma leert je inzien hoe de aanpak van maatschappelijke vraagstukken als criminaliteit, veiligheid, onderwijs, gezondheidszorg, jeugdzorg en probleemwijken georganiseerd kan worden. We willen je opleiden tot reflective practitioner.

Research in Public Administration and Organisational Science This challenging two-year Master's programme focuses on key issues of Public Administration and Organisation Theory. It will help you gain in-depth knowledge about societal problems and critical challenges faced by organisations in the public domain.

Strategic Human Resource Management This Master’s programme focuses on Human Resource Management, in terms of serving both the organisation’s interests (good performance) and those of employees (for example, satisfaction and motivation).

Strategisch Human Resource Management In dit masterprogramma kijken we naar het managen van arbeid en personeel, niet alleen gericht op het belang van de organisatie (goede prestaties) maar ook van de medewerkers (bijvoorbeeld tevredenheid en motivatie) en de maatschappij.