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 track can pursue careers in the government sector, journalism, public administration or at NGOs. This could be your future.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Families & Inequalities

Governing social inequalities in the 21st century

Social Research in Practice

Thesis

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

75

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Sociology International Development Public Policy View 22 other Masters in International Development in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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75

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Depending on the specialisation you wish to apply for, you are eligible for admission to the master’s programme Sociology if you have obtained a relevant Bachelor’s or undergraduate degree* from a research university that includes at least 7.5 EC in social science research methods and techniques, in the following fields of study: 

Social Sciences;

Psychology;

Political Science;

Media- & Culture Science;

Public Administration;

Communication Science;

Science & Technology Studies;

Economics;

Pedagogical Sciences;

Health Sciences, Policy & Management;

Philosophy;

Anthropology.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

21000 EUR / year

≈ 21000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

2695 EUR / year

≈ 2695 EUR / year

Additional Details

€2.695 (Statutory fee: Dutch / EEA students)

€14.800 (Institutional fee: Dutch / EEA students)

€21.000 (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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