Program Overview
The Population Studies at University of Groningen is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Population Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 14,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Groningen, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Population Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Population, Health and Place
- Working with Data in Population Research
- Electives (such as Population & Development, Employment & the Life Course, Wellbeing & Liveability
- Life Tables and Population Projections
- Migration, Families & Households
- Advanced Statistical Analyses
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Previous education
Students should have a Bachelor\'s degree in a discipline related to population studies. The disciplines listed above have direct access. These disciplines also have direct access:
- Social Psychology
- Epidemiology
- Global and Public Health
- Nutrition and Health
- Cultural Anthropology
- Gerontology
- Development Studies
- Statistics
- Economics
The direct access is conditional on sufficient English command and the knowledge minimum.
For all disciplines mentioned above achieved at a university of applied science, you can do a pre-master of max 30 ECTS.
For more information please visit the program website.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 14,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 14,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Groningen directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Groningen
University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
University of Groningen is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2018-02-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 30