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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.

Applied Ethics Explore ethical theories in relation to actual practical dilemmas. You have the ability to develop a tailor-made programme, including an internship, geared to your career aspirations.

Applied Musicology Do you want to operate as a musicologist within the international musical industry? This programme will equip you with the specific knowledge and skills required.

Art History Immerse yourself in innovative approaches to the history of art and related digital methods, curatorial and conservation questions and ecological and transcultural challenges.

Arts and Society Prepare yourself to operate as a leading figure in the global arts, media, and cultural sectors of the future.

Comparative Literary Studies Read, think and write beyond boundaries and learn how to examine literature’s role in shaping and challenging the world around us.

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.

Contemporary Theatre, Dance and Dramaturgy Get acquainted with state-of-the-art theory and the practice of theatre and dance. The programme offers a focus on dramaturgy, an internship, and many opportunities to meet with practitioners.

Cultural History and Heritage Learn to approach heritage issues through the lens of cultural history and cultural theory. This Master’s programme combines rigorous theoretical study with practical experience, including an internship.

Earth Structure and Dynamics Earth Structure and Dynamics is the study of the composition, structure and evolution of the Earth’s crust, mantle and core.

Earth Surface and Water Earth Surface and Water is the study of physical phenomena within the Earth's environment, their spatial and temporal characteristics and relationships and the evolution towards our modern landscape.

Earth, Life and Climate Earth, Life and Climate is an interdisciplinary study of the processes that govern past, present and future climates, environments and biotic responses.

Energy Science Energy Science provides a thorough understanding of energy systems and provides students the capabilities to work towards sustainable energy systems.

Film and Television Cultures Explore our dynamic media worlds and learn to think critically about changing industries, technologies and cultures. You will have the opportunity to specialise in your area of interest.

Gender Studies Become a professionally successful 'agent of change'. You will learn to develop sustainable perspectives in emancipation policies, diversity management, cultural initiatives and political activism.

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

Geographical Information Management and Applications (GIMA) GIMA focuses on the management and application of geographical information from a scientific perspective.

Global Challenges for Sustainability The Master's Global Challenges for Sustainability offers an international learning opportunity addressing the dire need for sustainability in a transdisciplinary and challenge-based environment.

Global Urban Transformations In the research Master's programme Global Urban Transformations you will immerse in the social, spatial, ecological and economic transformations of cities and urban regions.

History of Politics and Society Develop a thorough understanding of the historical roots of today’s key political and social issues, and learn how you can contribute to addressing the challenges that shape the current public agenda.

Innovation Sciences Innovation Sciences is the study of how new technologies are transformed into marketable innovations, explaining how innovation and innovation systems work.

Intercultural Communication Learn to carry out practice-oriented research relating to communication optimisation in multilingual and international contexts. You can choose a language track (German, English, French, Italian, Dutch and Spanish) or opt for a multilingual programme.

International Development Studies International Development Studies focuses on current development issues and teaches conceptual, theoretical, and empirical knowledge of trends and topics on the development agenda.

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.

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.

Literature Today Learn to identify and critically evaluate the most recent national and international developments in literature. You can choose one of three tracks: English and Comparative Literature, Dutch Literature, or Modern Literature in European Languages.

Marine Sciences Marine Sciences studies how marine systems and processes operate naturally and how they change through human intervention.

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.

Modern and Contemporary 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.

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

New Media & Digital Culture Delve into the many aspects of what it means to live in an age of new media. You will get in-depth knowledge about new media and digital culture with more practical hands-on experience by completing a research internship.

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

Religious Studies Prepare yourself for participation in current debates in the international community of scholars of religion and making your own contributions to the field.

Spatial Planning The Master's programme Spatial Planning trains you to solve conflicting interests on urban land.

Sustainable Business and Innovation Sustainable Business and Innovation is the study of sustainable business challenges and technological and non-technological options that can be used to innovate in a sustainable way.

Sustainable Development Sustainable Development is the study of scientific solutions and societal interventions for an environmentally accountable society.

Urban and Economic Geography In the Urban and Economic programme you will study urban regions and their economic developments from various academic perspectives and thematic angles. You will find possible solutions for contemporary and upcoming challenges of cities.

Water Management for Climate Adaptation Water Management for Climate Adaptation is the study of modern water management techniques and water policies from a sustainable development perspective.