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.

Programme Structure

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

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

93

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Anthropology Sociology Educational Research View 17 other Masters in Anthropology in Netherlands

Academic requirements

GPA

3.4

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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93

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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.

Tuition Fee

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International

20043 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20043 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

2530 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2530 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

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Scholarships Information

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