Program Overview
The Cultures and Development Studies at University of Leuven is a MSc programme in Social Sciences 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 social sciences. 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 Cultures and Development Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium 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 7
- Tuition: EUR 1,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Antwerpen, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cultures and Development Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- knowledge and understanding of the scholarly framework in which intercultural problems can be clarified with respect to various academic and social themes;
- skill in the analysis of practical and theoretical problems from an intercultural perspective; setting up, executing and evaluating research projects; drafting diagnoses, plans and recommendations; use and/or design of instruments for the optimization of situations in practical situations; critical reflection on the content of practical interventions; linking theoretical concepts to practical acts; guiding and developing innovations;
- the skills necessary for adequate communication and reporting.
- NGOs
- international organisations
- development cooperation
- education
- social and medical services
- advisory organisations
- international relations
- private and public enterprises
- research
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 1,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 1,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Leuven 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 Leuven
University of Leuven
Leuven, Belgium
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months