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Overview
Explore pressing societal issues
What glues a society together? How can trust and cooperation be promoted and conflict be avoided? What causes inequality in general and inequality between men and women in the job market in particular? Why do immigrants have higher unemployment rates and lower-paid jobs?
In the Master’s Sociology and Social Research programme at Utrecht University , you will learn how to answer such questions.
Career Prospects
Job prospects are excellent
There is a need in society for well-trained researchers with extensive knowledge of social science theories and methodologies. This Master’s programme connects with current major social issues and prepares you for a career in research, whether in academia (PhD training), at research institutes, or governmental organisations. You will also be prepared for a non-scientific career path.
Academic Careers
As a graduate of this programme, you will be a highly trained researcher and well-qualified to work as a scientific researcher in the social sciences.
Accreditation
Accredited by the NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.
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Courses include:
- Sociological Theory Construction and Model Building
- Family and Social Inequality
- Methods and Statistics: Regression Analysis and Its Generalizations
- Research Practicum: Work-family Issues, Organizations, and Inequality
- Social Networks - Theory and Empirics
- Starting With Your Thesis - Literature Review
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 93
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Anthropology Sociology Educational Research View 69 other Masters in Sociology in NetherlandsExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA 3.4
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 93
Other requirements
General requirements
- An academic Bachelor's degree in Social or Behavioural Sciences (for instance Interdisciplinary Social Science, Sociology, Cultural Anthropology and Psychology) Economics, Political Sciences/Public Administration, Geography or Business and Management Programmes.
- Students with another academic Bachelor’s degree and a thorough training in formal models and/or quantitative analysis such as students with an academic Bachelor’s degree in computer sciences or mathematics can be admitted.
- A minimum average grade of 7.5 in the Dutch system or an international equivalent
- Sufficient academic knowledge and skills in methods and statistics
- Sufficient command of the English language
- Motivation that fits the aim of this programme.
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18332 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18332 EUR per year during 24 months. -
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2314 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2314 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Utrecht
900 - 1450 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.
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