Master's programs Tilburg University
Looking for a first-class Master's program? Tilburg University offers more than 50 graduate programs fully in English, preparing you for a career that matters.
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Research Master in Business
2 years English Starts end of AugustCentER's Research Master's program in Business offers two years of graduate level coursework and research training. The program prepares students for a PhD dissertation research. Students gain deep knowledge in a chosen track: Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Operations Research, Management - Information and Supply Chain, or Management - Organization and Strategy.
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Philosophy of Humanity and Culture
1 year English Starts end of August and end of JanuaryStudy modern European philosophical traditions and classics. You learn to pose fundamental questions, analyze key theories and apply critical thought to the understanding of contemporary art, culture and media society. The knowledge and insights you acquire in this track is the best foundation for a career in philosophy, writing, journalism, teaching or research.
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Research Master in Linguistics and Communication Sciences
2 years English Starts end of August and end of JanuaryBecome fully equipped with the skills to initiate and conduct your own high-quality research in the domains of linguistics and communication sciences: an excellent preparation for a PhD or a career at a research agency. Specialize within one of the following domains: cognition and communication, linguistic anthropology, business communication and persuasion, digital media and communication, and online culture.
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Theology (in Dutch)
3 years Dutch Starts end of AugustFollowing the professional master’s program in Theology you will be trained as a spiritual caretaker in a parish or in a care institution, in the prison system or in the army. Immerse yourself in various theological and related academic disciplines such as philosophy and social sciences. You will take professional courses, do an internship and complete your studies with a master's thesis.
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Tax Economics (in Dutch)
1 year Dutch Starts end of August and end of JanuaryBecome an expert in tax regulations, income and corporate tax, and European and international tax law. Connected to the biggest tax institute of Europe, and rated as best program in Tax Economics in the Netherlands, the MSc Tax Economics of Tilburg University is the logical next step after a Bachelor's degree in Tax Economics.
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Christianity and Society
1 year English Starts end of AugustReflect critically on Christianity in the public space and the tensions that arise in the dialogue with modern society and world religions. The program links theological and religious sources of the past with current social, economic and political issues. Special attention is given to Catholic Social Thought, which deals with issues such as the relation between religion and state, and the contribution of capitalism to justice and happiness.
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Applied Social Psychology (Double degree)
2 years English Starts end of AugustGet the best of two outstanding universities and graduate with two degrees in applied social psychology: the MSc in Psychology from the Higher School of Economics in Moscow, and the MSc in Social Psychology from Tilburg University in the Netherlands. Enrich your major in Social Psychology with minors from management, Asian studies, sociology, economics or other applied fields.
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Post-master Universitaire Lerarenopleiding Maatschappijleer en Maatschappijwetenschappen (in Dutch)
1 year Dutch Starts end of AugustHaal je eerstegraads lesbevoegdheid als docent Maatschappijleer en Maatschappijwetenschappen en breng je kennis over op leerlingen in de bovenbouw van de havo en het vwo. Tijdens een stage in het voortgezet onderwijs kun je je academische inzichten meteen in de onderwijspraktijk toepassen; daarmee heb je op de arbeidsmarkt een ideale uitgangspositie.
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Economics: Public Policy
1 year English Starts end of August and end of JanuaryStudy important domestic public policy issues ranging from reduced income inequality and job security, to an affordable health care and pension system. Upon graduation you are an economic expert on how governments can achieve such critical goals, design effective solutions, and finance these activities. This is a track of MSc Economics.
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Jeugdliteratuur (in Dutch)
1 year Dutch Starts end of AugustStudy children, young adults and their books in relation to the world surrounding them. With theories and methods from different disciplines, you analyze and interpret developments within the field of young adult and children’s literature, and give advice about the role literature plays in the development and education of children and young adults.
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Research Master in Business: Finance track
2 years English Starts end of AugustThe Research Master and PhD program in Finance aims at nurturing ambitious academics trained in cutting-edge research, who will contribute to advance the frontiers of finance research.
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Research Master in Business: Marketing track
2 years English Starts end of AugustThe Research Master's program in Marketing is an in-depth study program focused on cutting-edge research in marketing using state-of-the-art techniques. In all our research, real world, business relevance is a core value. Our program trains you in applying advanced marketing theories and methods to approach these real-life marketing problems that companies face nowadays.
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