Social Sciences
Career
Graduating from this master’s programme makes you a highly skilled researcher, capable of working independently and in teams. As a result, you become a desirable employee for research institutes, both in government and private companies. You will be well-prepared for PhD study and jobs in public and private research organisations.
Where do our graduates work?
Discover a selection of career examples from our alumni:
PhD student and/or Assistant Professor at universities in the Netherlands or abroad, in fields such as:
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Anthropology
Researcher
- Dutch Scientific Council for Government Policy
- Verwey-Jonker Instituut
- Ipsos I&O
Policy Advisor
- Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Dutch Ministry of Fiance
- Dutch Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment
Qualitative Research Consultant
- Opinion polling agency TNS NIPO
Copyright: Sam van Noort
Absolutely invaluable to my day-to-day workAlumnus Sam van Noort talks about how the Research Master's in Social Sciences prepared him for his academic career.
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.
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.