Career prospects
Where do our graduates work?
The majority of our students find employment in or related to their field within six months of graduation. Alumni mention that the thorough training in research methods and techniques, scientific writing, and the two research projects have provided them with the skills to make a strong start in the job market.
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Academic Careers
About 60% of alumni pursue a PhD programme, in the Netherlands or abroad, to work towards a doctorate in fields directly related to this Research Master’s programme.
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Applied Research
- Data scientist
- Market researcher
- Policy maker
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Scientist-Practitioner Roles in Clinical Settings
Alumni with clinical registrations often work as scientist-practitioners in clinical therapy and treatment.
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Other Careers Outside Academia
- Consultant
- Software Developer
- Programme Manager
- Curriculum and Instruction Developer
- Trainer or Coach
- Data Analytics Expert
- Diversity Trainer
- Product Manager
- Data Infrastructure Engineer
- Statistician
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Chief Science Officer
- Risk Management
- Municipality
- UX Researcher
- People Analytics
- Scientist Innovator
- ...
‘I always knew I wanted to do research but wasn’t sure in which field or with whom. These two years helped me figure it out and gave me direction.’Renée Visser, Assistant Professor at UvA
At first, I didn’t like statistics, but that completely changed.Timo, data scientist and data engineer
From the moment I started researching sexual transgressive behaviour, it stuck with me. Over the past ten years, I’ve specialised in this area.Eveline, programme manager and team manager
A lot of people assume academic skills are only useful in academia. But actually, they’re incredibly useful outside of it too.Renske, advisor on societal challenges
Your diploma is not a farewell
After graduating, you don't have to say goodbye to the University of Amsterdam! We are happy to help you develop your career. You can join the young alumni programme, which will assist you in mapping out your career. And as an alumnus, you can also still use the Student Careers Centre.
UvA Student Careers Centre
The Student Careers Centre is there to help with your career development. You can contact them to discuss your options, ambitions and doubts at any time during your studies.