Sociology - Culture and Society, Social Data Science, Solidarity and Social Risks in Europe

Overview

Labour market inequalities, ethnic and gender diversity, political conflict about culture and identity, and the vicissitudes of the welfare state are just some of the issues that define today’s public debates in the West. 

If you are interested in these or related issues, then KU Leuven’s brand new one-year programme Sociology - Culture and Society, Social Data Science, Solidarity and Social Risks in Europe is the choice for you. Taught by dedicated and internationally recognised staff, it offers students the opportunity to become experts in one of three specialised domains

Culture and society

This specialisation addresses (changes in) political ideologies, religious worldviews, understandings of social identity, and moral and aesthetic frameworks, as well as their wider consequences for social and political conflict and social inequality.

Social data science

This specialisation provides in-depth knowledge about, and hands-on experience with, quantitative research and statistical analysis in the social sciences, including the collection and analysis of big data in conjunction with survey data.

Solidarity and social risks in Europe

This specialisation addresses the new social risks and challenges that have emerged across Europe in the realms of work, care and health, as well as the various policies and practices they are dealt with.

Career Perspectives

Examples of a few possible career perspectives include: scientific researcher, civil servant, consultant, commercial researcher, journalist, teacher, policy officer, human resources manager, NGO or non-profit sector.