Overview

The Social Sciences programme of the University of Amsterdam offers you advanced training in current social science theory and innovative methodologies in a rigorous and multidisciplinary social science research environment.

Due to an extensive focus on advanced quantitative and qualitative research skills, you will be able to independently carry out high quality scientific research after completion of this programme. The programmes prepare students for writing a PhD thesis and an academic career, as well as for a research oriented career outside academia.

Careers

The programme provides a good foundation for PhD study, as well as for work in public research organisations and non-academic research institutions in the private sector, like:

PhD-student and/or Assistant Professor

Research Assistant

Political Assistant to city senator

Policy Advisor at Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Qualitative research consultant

Analyst.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quality and Ethics in Social Science Research

The Social in the Social Sciences

Team Work Research Seminar

Advanced Multivariate Modelling

Measurement Models in Quantitative Research

Fixed and Random Effects

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Sociology View 55 other Masters in Sociology in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in the fields of political science, sociology, anthropology or another closely related social sciences discipline, are invited to apply, provided that they meet all other entry requirements

International degrees are evaluated on the basis of advice from professional diploma evaluators. The minimum level of the degree should be equivalent to three years of Dutch university education

A solid basis in the field of social science studies of (the equivalent of) at least 30 ECTS credits earned during previous study

A solid basis in qualitative and/or quantitative social sciences research methodology as demonstrated by the completion of (the equivalent of) at least 30 ECTS during previous study

GPA of at least a B+/A /3.5 (American system), second class, upper division Honours degree (British system), B (ECTS system), 7.5 (Dutch system) or equivalent

English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23455 EUR / year

≈ 23455 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2695 EUR / year

≈ 2695 EUR / year

Living costs

Amsterdam

Netherlands

1000 - 1500 EUR / month

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

Funding

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