Including this minor into your programme is more than just expanding your horizon. It can also serve as an excellent preparation for a career that fits your quantitative grounding, in particular, a career as a quantitative risk manager or actuary.

The minor Aesthetics offers a philosophical reflection on arts and culture. Grounded in philosophy, aesthetics is an interdisciplinary field that ties into all humanities and cultural studies fields. You will engage in thoughtful and innovative approaches to topics such as visuality, performance,...

The United States remains a superpower that has a global influence. American politics, social movements, and culture has an impact on most societies and individuals, ranging from diplomacy, to Black Lives Matter protests, to movies, streaming services, and music. American Studies is a minor that ...

Data Science is discovering hidden patterns in large amounts of data, using computers, brain power and the wealth of data. Many innovations heavily rely on Data Science: self-driving cars; targeted advertising; sports analytics; recommendation engines.

Explore other cultures and societies, take a close look at your own ideas and (preliminary) judgements and learn more about people's behaviour in relation to society.

Archaeology Today offers an in-depth introduction to the latest methods, techniques and theoretical approaches of archaeology.

The interdisciplinary minor Arts and Cultural Management is particularly suitable for students who want to examine the organisational and legal context within which arts are created, presented and experienced.

In the 21st century, our societies face multiple challenges related to human health. At the same time, many exciting new areas of research are developing, such as the area of ‘regenerative medicine’. In this minor, we will explore the frontiers of basic biomedical research and its diverse applica...

Do you have a keen interest in understanding your brain and its underlying workings? Or is it your ambition to become a neuroscientist? Then join this minor. No prerequisite knowledge required, apart from the will to drive your brain along the intricate paths of neurobiology.

In this minor you focus on how companies can get competitive benefits from designing effective organisations based on thorough knowledge about motivating people, using ICT applications and developing efficient business processes. The minor also provides insight into current and expected developme...

Companies need to deal with different stakeholders: clients, suppliers, competitors, the governmental bodies and so on. One important group of stakeholders are the companies’ employees. How do you attract talented employees to work for your company or team? How do you motivate your team members? ...

Companies have to deal with many different stakeholders: clients, suppliers, competitors, governmental bodies and so on. How do they stay ahead of the competition? What is the best way to set up your product, price and distribution policy? In this minor you will gain insight into these kinds of s...

Catalan is a Romance language spoken by millions every day. Would you like to learn this vibrant language and find out about the unique Catalan world and its culture? This minor provides you with a very special opportunity to gain a unique skill.

Collaborate with professionals and work on real-life issues concerning societal change with the minor Change Making. Change Makers use the transition cyclus to approach urgent societal and ecological challenges.

Collective Futures is a five-month full-time minor for MSc students who want to make a difference by collaborating on a project with impactful organizations and researchers. It serves as a unique bridge between your academic studies and professional life. You'll join a high-trust learning environ...

Learn more about digital media and its effects on our increasingly digital society.

Study the role and impact of media and communication on individuals, specific groups and society as a whole.

Discover the historical development, causes and dynamics of conflicts, as well as conflict interventions and resolvement.

The minor Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage provides an introduction to the most important aspects of conservation and restoration of cultural heritage objects.

Critical Dutch Studies is a minor for international and Dutch students who wish to gain profound insight into Dutch culture and society in a global context. It features a multidisciplinary approach combining methods from cultural history, literary studies, and cultural analysis to disclose the pa...

The minor in Cultural Analysis offers you the opportunity to expand your bachelor's with courses that focus on the interdisciplinary, theoretical, and critical study of contemporary culture. The minor in Cultural Analysis offers you the opportunity to familiarize yourself with a range of cultural...

The minor Czech familiarises you with Czech grammar and language basics. You acquire reading and writing skills, and you practice your conversation skills.

The Dutch minor is a language proficiency minor for Humanities students whose native language is not Dutch.

East European Studies focuses on the historical, political and cultural diversity of Eastern Europe and on the relation between Eastern Europe and the West and the European Union.

This minor involves mathematical as well as statistical economics models. It is considered to be the science variant among the economics programmes. Mathematical Economics involves the modelling of economics processes and choices. Econometrics focuses on quantifying economic relations on the basi...

Would you like to learn more about national and international economics and be able to analyse current global economic developments? In this minor, you will explore the underlying economic framework of individual and societal functioning.

Are you looking for something practical? Do you have a start-up or do you always have many business ideas? Or do you want to experience setting up a real start-up? This minor offers you the opportunity to set up a real start-up. You get professional coaching and gain important skills through prac...

The minor EU Law and Politics equips students, as both citizens and future EU law experts, with the knowledge and skills to shape EU law as a force for positive change in an increasingly turbulent world. 

This minor offers students an orientation in the discipline of European Culture. Students gain knowledge of the field of European Cultural studies, by means of an overview of European culture, its principal research methods, and learn to apply these to present-day themes and topics within contemp...

In the minor in European Economics you will gain a basic understanding of economics from a broader humanities perspective, and with a special application on European integration, providing you with a framework for understanding and analysing contemporary Europe.

This minor offers students an orientation to the field of modern and contemporary European History. Students of European History gain knowledge of the field of European political history in a global context, including the history of political thought, European imperialism, decolonisation and Euro...

In the minor in European Law you will study the institutional structure and functioning of the European Union legal order. The focus lies in particular with the constitutional principles and the relationship between the Union and its Member States, as well as between the European Union’s position...

This minor provides an introduction to contemporary studies of the European Union.

Gain more knowledge about European politics and learn how to analyze a broad array of topics related to European integration and European relations.

The minor European Power and German Thinking: Law, Economics, and Politics explores Germany’s position within Europe and the world, as well as its influence on shaping modern global dynamics.

The minor Evolutionary Psychobiology is the only minor in The Netherlands about evolution and (human) behaviour. Students acquire extensive knowledge about how natural and sexual selection (and other evolutionary processes) have driven the evolution of behaviour, with the focus on humans and othe...

Study the key concepts and theoretical debates in gender- and sexuality studies and learn how to apply gender, sexuality and intersectional lenses in your major.

Learn more about the economic, political, cultural and scientific dimensions of health and health care, as well as it's cultural and historical diversity.

Global Justice is deeply concerned with the societal crises of our times. It addresses distinct searches for justice as they relate to persistent power imbalances and social inequalities. From gendered and racialized injustices, to climate change and political resistance, this minor builds on cri...

Find out more about the processes, causes and impact of migration. You will critically assess public debates and policies, using insights from theories and interviews with migrants and practitioners.

How can we achieve universal access to safe water for an expanding world population, achieve high natural water quality and safeguard ourselves against rising water levels?

This minor explores healthcare ethics, bioethics, AI, digital health, and precision medicine, focusing on balancing rights, values, and ethical practices.

In this minor, Classical Antiquity and its impact on later cultures take centre stage. You will study various aspects of the ancient world in relation to each other, such as Classical works of art and literature, ancient religion and the notion of Greece as the cradle of Western civilisation.

Learn more about social and environmental challenges in an increasingly globalised world. This minor is right for you if you're interested in places and spaces, landscapes, territories, borders and spatial connections.

The minor International Development Studies give students insight into the history of international development, key theories and a wide range of relevant topics including poverty, inequality, politics, conflict and education.

Dig deeper into the world of international relations and get ready for a future international career, by gaining more knowledge about international politics.

Who is not enchanted by the sparkling sounds of Italian, the language of music and opera? However, it is also the everyday language of millions of speakers around the world and an important language in the European context. In this minor, you will learn to read, understand (B2 level), write and s...

Latin American Studies focuses on the society, culture, politics and history of Latin America: a complex and multi-faceted region that is not always easy to understand. Farreaching economic reforms and rapid urbanisation coexist with peasant societies. Democratic and authoritarian tendencies exis...

The purpose of the minor Law and Economics is to offer s a basic understanding of the economic principles and methods that are most relevant for legal scholars.

Discover how lifelong learning unfolds and what drives people to keep growing. Explore talent development and the power of collaboration in learning and workplace innovation. Uncover the impact of social media and emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, on the future of learning a...

This minor is intended for those students who are particularly interested in linguistics and the structures of languages.

Are you interested in globalisation, emerging economies and international trade? If so, consider this minor. In this minor you set out to thoroughly analyse phenomena such as economic growth, unemployment and inflation and the design of and challenges to budgetary and monetary policies.

The minor presents students with a variety of perspectives on the Mediterranean space, ranging from historical, cultural and literary accounts, to economic and geopolitical agendas, in order to gain a thorough understanding of this region.

This minor explores the behaviour of economies at the level of the consumer, producer and various government bodies. You will acquire deeper insights on how markets and organisations function as well as learn to analyse the role that the government plays in the interaction between businesses and ...

Gain more knowledge about the interesting cultures and societies of the contemporary Middle East.

Learn about how mis- and disinformation are spread across different domains, how it influences individuals and society, and what we can do to prevent their effects.

In the minor Modern Greek, you will get to know all about the historical dynamics of the Greek world (Greece and Cyprus), in addition to the language.

The Molecular Life Sciences are central to understanding the molecular basis of life. Only by interdisciplinary approaches between several important fields – Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Bioinformatics - can we unravel the processes that occur at the molecular level and start to apply it to ou...

The minor Music, Culture, Cognition enables students to establish links between culture and cognition through the study of music across cultures (and potentially even across species). It offers a unique combination of cultural theory and methods from the cognitive sciences through a focus on musi...

Do you want to address a complex research question that has been keeping scientists busy since the beginning of time? Do you want to master the skills to work efficiently as a specialist in an interdisciplinary team? Do you like to learn by doing? In this minor you will work on a research projec...

The minor Polish familiarises you with Polish grammar and language basics. You acquire reading and writing skills, and you practice your conversation skills.

Get a better understanding of global economic dynamics and how these affect our society and policy choices, to prepare for a career in (international) economic policy-making, or in corporate sector-government relations.

Think critically about political concepts such as freedom, equality, human rights and democracy and use your knowledge to provide guidance to policymakers.

Gain more knowledge about international differences in political processes, state-society relations, political conflict and cooperation and (restrictions on) political power.

In the minor Practical Philosophy students get acquainted with the field of practical philosophy (ethics, political and social philosophy), and acquire an overview of the history of philosophy.

The minor Privacy Studies offers you an opportunity to engage in this interdisciplinary field, introducing you to, among others, ethical, legal, economic, technical and medical approaches to privacy.

Are you interested in how people think, feel, and behave? Psychology is everywhere! Whether you're aiming for a career in education, law, politics, or something else entirely, understanding human behavior is a valuable asset.

Critically analyse public policies in political settings. Gain knowledge about how governments tackle certain problems, in collaboration with citizens, NGOs, social movements and other actors.

How do we communicate the past to the wider public? In this minor you can select between an interdisciplinary range of courses aimed at creating and analysing images of the past.

This minor provides you with new perspectives by exploring new lines of thinking from different disciplines across the faculties of the UvA and allows you to rethink what a sustainable society would or should look like.

You will explore how nature builds strong and lightweight materials, forms networks, heals itself and senses its surroundings and then translate these insights into technologically advanced prototypes. In this minor, you could try to replicate the flying or swimming motion of a bird or jellyfish,...

In this minor, you will learn the basics of Sign Language of the Netherlands. In each language proficiency course you will acquire a lexicon of roughly 600 signs, and also the essential rules of grammar that are necessary to combine these signs into sentences.

Get insight into pressing social issues at a personal, societal and global level. Study a wide range of social themes such as globalisation, individualisation, and inequality.

With climate change, deforestation, biodiversity loss and other major environmental concerns, sustainability has become a hot topic for international organisations and governments all around the world. This interdisciplinary minor will equip you with the necessary tools from economic, environment...

Do you want to shape the future of food and become a change-maker? This minor challenges you to think of solutions for a sustainable food system. You will work in an interdisciplinary team on a food-related project.

In the minor Theoretical Philosophy you will study four fundamental philosophical fields: metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of language and philosophy of mind.

Turkey is a country that ties Europe and Asia, so West and East. This makes Turkey a very unique country with its rich cultural and historical background as well as its centuries-old ties with Europe. Learning Turkish will enable you to understand this rich heritage and give you a better context ...

Ensure that we use our space as effectively as possible, using your knowledge about people, their environment and spatial issues emerging from their interaction.

How can we deal with the impact of worldwide urbanisation, such as polarisation processes and sustainability issues?

This minor explores the origin of violent behaviour. Why do people, groups, or states commit violent offenses? What are characteristics and explanations of violent behaviour? How can we study and understand violence? This minor offers an interdisciplinary set of courses about various forms of vio...

By engaging with topics like magic, alchemy, astrology, theosophy and kabbalah you will develop your ability to critically reflect on the entangled historical trajectories of science, religion and esotericism.