As a research master student you choose one of our three multidisciplinary themes. The theme-specific courses will give you a broad view on the theme and will introduce you to the unique perspectives of the theme-related specializations. In the course of the first semester you will choose your own specialization. It will enable you to tailor your master to the topics that you wish to engage in.

From September onwards, most of our courses will be offered online. Where possible and necessary we will combine the online education with lectures and activities on campus, since we feel it is important that you can meet your lecturers and fellow students in person.

Job prospects

Holders of this degree are well equipped for further study and training for a PhD thesis, for employment as a research practitioner, for employment as policy advisors in government institutions and for employment in the public or private sector.

Each year we offer a limited number of PhD Scholarships, giving our top students the opportunity to continue in a PhD position.

TNO, CITO and CBS are possible Dutch employers after finishing our master programme.

Job examples

PhD student

Researcher

in public or private sector

Research practitioner

Policy advisor

in government institutions