Overview

Taught by dedicated and internationally recognised staff, it offers students the opportunity to become experts in one of three specialised domains: Culture and Society, Social Data Science, and Solidarity and Social Risks in Europe.

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

The Sociology programme at KU Leuven prepares students for a wide range of positions in academic or applied research, teaching, and policy advice, either in Europe or beyond.

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

From Problem to Analysis
Advanced Qualitative Methods

Sociological Theory in Action
Art and Society

Race, Ethnicity and the Postcolonial Condition
Culture and Inequality

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2024-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sociology View 5 other Masters in Sociology in Belgium

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are expected to be (future) holders of one of the following degrees, or similar degrees, obtained outside the Flemish Community:

Any Bachelor’s degree in the field of sociology, or in a related discipline in the field of social sciences (e.g. Communication Sciences, Political Science).
Any Master’s degree in the field of sociology, or in a related discipline in the field of social sciences (e.g. Communication Sciences, Political Science).
Any degree that proves that a student has completed the equivalent of a bridging or preparatory programme for a Master’s programme in Sociology.

Tuition Fee

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International

3900 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3900 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

980 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 980 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Leuven

810 - 1280 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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