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Tuition fee
22800 EUR / year
2771 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
22800 EUR / year
2771 EUR / year
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Duration
12 months
Duration
12 months
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Start date
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Campus location
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Campus location
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Why are social divisions in society increasing? Are you interested in knowing how welfare policies can help to reduce social inequality? Then this Social Inequalities and Change degree offered by Erasmus University Rotterdam might be the right choice for you.

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Overview

The Social Inequalities and Change programme from Erasmus University Rotterdam trains you to become an expert in the field of social inequality. You will examine various dimensions of inequality—such as wealth, race, gender, and spatial distribution—investigating the complex interplay among social structures, familial environments, and individual behaviors. 

Key facts

  • This programme brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective on the origins and implications of social inequality, and sheds light on how social policies can reduce it. 
  • The theoretical breadth of the programme equips you with essential skills in critical analysis and methodology, preparing you to address these pressing societal challenges.

Career opportunities after graduation

Graduates of this master programme prepares you for policy, research and applied careers. Some possible career paths:

  • in the government sector;
  • at NGOs;
  • in politics;
  • in public administration;
  • at social and health services;
  • in journalism and (human resource) management;
  • in research 

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Social Inequalities: An introduction
  • Families & Inequalities
  • Governing social inequalities in the 21st century
  • Social Research in Practice
  • Thesis

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
100
OR
4.5
PTE Academic
75
IELTS
7

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Rotterdam, Netherlands

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Academic requirements

Mathematics Requirements

Online Mathematics Placement Test (OMPT)
Applies to: students without alternative proof
  • OMPT-A
    Minimum score of 70%

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
100
OR
4.5
PTE Academic
75
IELTS
7

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Students who have successfully completed a university-level (wo) Bachelor's degree in Sociology at a Dutch university are directly eligible for admission to the master's programme. Students who have completed the EUR pre-master's in Sociology are also directly eligible for admission to the master's programme.
  • If you have successfully completed a comparable bachelor's or undergraduate degree in disciplines related to sociology, and that includes at least 7.5 EC in social science research methods and techniques, you may also be eligible for admission to the master's programme Sociology. 

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    22800 EUR / year
    ≈ 22800 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    2771 EUR / year
    ≈ 2771 EUR / year

Additional Details

  • €2.771 (Statutory fee: Dutch / EEA students)
  • €15.300 (Institutional fee: Dutch / EEA students)
  • €22.800 (Institutional fee: non-EEA students)

Living costs

Rotterdam

Netherlands
760 - 1265 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

For the applicants of the various degree programmes of Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences at Erasmus University Rotterdam the following funding possibilities are available:

  • Holland Scholarship for excellent non-EEA applicants
  • L-EARN for impact Scholarship
  • Erasmus Trustfonds Scholarship

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Social Inequalities and Change.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
20 Dec 2026
OAS ISS Scholarship
Merit-based

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The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
NL Scholarship
Merit-based

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Association of Universities in the Netherlands
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Sep 2027
Global Access Scholarships

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Institute of Customer Management
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) scholarship
Merit-based

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Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
NextLevel Student Scholarship
Merit-based

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NextLevel Student Scholarship
Location not available

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