Sociology of Policy in Practice Leiden University

Overview

The Sociology of Policy in Practice MSc programme at Leiden University teaches you to think along with organisations to help them respond to the challenges they are facing in our global and quickly changing societies.

What does this master's specialisation in Sociology of Policy in Practice entail?

The master's specialisation in Sociology of Policy in Practice aims to address challenges faced by NGO's, government bodies, and commercial companies in relation to culture and diversity in today's globalised world. Particular emphasis is placed on complex processes of diversity, sustainability and digitalisation. This specialisation enables you to gain relevant working experience by conducting a 3 month research internship.

Reasons to choose Sociology of Policy in Practice at Leiden University

• Know-how on how to ‘translate’ prevailing policy problems into manageable research questions;
• Skills to use a broad spectrum of social scientific methods (qualitative, quantitative, ethnographic);
• The opportunity to conduct your own 3-month research project at an NGO, government agency, or commercial company;
• Relevant working experience and valuable network contacts.