MA/MS in Humanities (research)
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands•QS 2027 #185 =
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At Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in Amsterdam, Netherlands, MA/MS in Humanities (research) is offered as a master's degree in Humanities & Cultural Studies programme. The programme runs for 2 years. It carries 120.0 credits (ECTS). Teaching is in English. Tuition is EUR 2,694 per year for local students. The next intake is Sep 2027, starting September 1, 2027.
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed June 2026 ·
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Overview
Keen to develop in-depth knowledge of the theories, methods and techniques of your research field, connecting them with other disciplines? Curious to find out how your research relates to societal issues? Make the connections that lead to inspiring humanities research.
The Humanities (Research) Master is a unique programme that provides extensive training in research design, in an inspiring and sustainable interdisciplinary research environment. The programme offers excellent preparation for an internationally oriented academic career or for other research-related positions.
Depending on your own area of interest, you’ll choose from one of these tracks:
- Critical Studies in Art and Culture
- Environmental Humanities
- Global History
- Linguistics (Human Language Technology and Forensic Linguistics)
- Philosophy
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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam awards a Master's Degree in the field of Humanities & Cultural Studies on completion of this programme.
The programme runs for 2 years.
Tuition is EUR 2,694 per year for local students.
The programme is taught in English.
The next intake is Sep 2027, starting September 1, 2027.
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