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Study programme

The two-year Research Master's in Social Sciences offers you advanced training in current social science theory and innovative methodologies in a rigorous and multidisciplinary social science research environment. 

Due to an extensive focus on advanced quantitative and qualitative research skills, you will be able to independently carry out high quality scientific research after completion of this programme. The programmes prepare students for writing a PhD thesis and an academic career, as well as for a research oriented career outside academia. 

Academic staff

Lecturers in the Research Master's in Social Sciences are based in the departments of anthropology, political science and sociology. They are strongly affiliated with UvA's Amsterdam Institute of Social Science Research (AISSR), which is one of the most prestigious institutes of its kind. 

Careers

The programme provides a good foundation for PhD study, as well as for work in public research organisations and non-academic research institutions in the private sector.

Is Social Sciences for you?

The Research Master's in Social Sciences (RMSS) is designed for highly motivated students with an interest in research from various social scientific perspectives.