Where do our graduates work?
The Master’s track Brain & Cognition in Society provides its graduates with the necessary theoretical, intellectual and empirical tools to find work in an applied context. Previous graduates continued their careers in the following fields:
- psychology
- (neuro-)marketing
- consultancy
- education
- government
- science writing
- human resources
- IT sector
- business
Skills
We have various social partners interested in students/graduates with the type of expertise provided in our Master’s programme. These partners advise us on the skills, knowledge and characteristics that improve career prospects in our complex and fast-changing society. Our partners also offer internships to our students.
Career coaching during your Master's
You can make use of a wide variety of career tools and support from the UvA Student Careers Centre (SCC) during your studies. The SCC organises career events, workshops, training courses, as well as CV checks, interview practice sessions and much more.
Career events
The UvA Student Careers Centre organises several events for Master's students from all disciplines. They include workshops, labour market trends, inspiring speakers, CV check, contact with employers, having a professional LinkedIn photo taken and best practises for applying to jobs.