The University of Amsterdam offers the Research Master "Educational Sciences: Parenting, Education, and Child Development".  This two-year master programme integrates pedagogical research and part of educational research. Both disciplines are characterised by empirical research into learning and development processes in various settings.  The programme is meant for students with a bachelor's degree in Pedagogical Sciences, Educational Sciences, or with a bachelor's degree in an adjacent field (e.g., Psychology, Sociology), who want to specialise in this specific field of research. Both Dutch students and students from abroad can apply.

The Research Master Educational Sciences trains students to conceive, design, conduct, and report on high-quality research in the field of pedagogical and educational sciences. The programme has been developed for excellent students who are motivated to conduct research and who intend to pursue academic research careers in pedagogical or educational sciences. Research Master's students acquire in-depth disciplinary knowledge, familiarity with relevant research methodology, and practical experience in carrying out research.

The programme takes two years to complete.  In both years students take courses and gain experience in conducting research.