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Research Master's Programmes

Graduate School of Social Sciences

The Graduate School of Social Sciences offers three Research Master's programmes that prepare students for a PhD programme:

Human Geography, Planning and Development Studies
Metropolitan Studies
Social Sciences

In 2009/2010 decisions will be taken to set up a PhD education programme. Check this webpage for updates.

Programmes

Research Master in Human Geography, Planning and Development Studies

The Research Master in Human Geography, Planning and Development Studies provides academic training at an advanced level in the subject areas concerned, as well as in research methodologies and skills. The Master's programme aims to pre-select students for an academic career or a career in applied research.

Research Master in Metropolitan Studies

The MSc in Metropolitan Studies deals with the complex reality of urban centres from a number of perspectives drawn from spatial planning, social and economic geography, and institutional approaches. Students of the programme have the opportunity to develop their own nationally comparative, fieldwork-based research projects in the field of Metropolitan Studies. The curriculum includes a semester of study abroad, which is central to its internationally comparative approach.

Research Master in Social Sciences

Today's modern societies require flexible social scientists who are able to generate relevant knowledge about important social and cultural concerns. The Research Master's programme in Social Sciences is a two-year programme for motivated students with excellent academic records who wish to pursue a career in social science research in an academic setting or in private or governmental research institutes.

The public website of the Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research.