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Tuition EUR 14,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Deadline 2001-10-17
Delivery On-campus
Location Tilburg, Netherlands
Language English

Program Overview

The Sociology at Tilburg University 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 Sociology 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 14,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Tilburg, Netherlands

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Sociology programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:

  1. Policy Analyst
  2. NGO Programme Manager
  3. Researcher
  4. Social Worker
  5. Diplomat
  6. Development Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. [\'Recent Advances in Sociology 3 ECTS\', \'Social Capital: Networks, Resources and Attitudes 6 ECTS\', \'Solidarity and Social Policy 6 ECTS\', \'Recent Advances in Sociology 3 ECTS\', \'Sociological Research Lab 6 ECTS\', \'Sociology of Crime 6 ECTS\', "Master\'s Seminar Sociology 3 ECTS", "Master\'s Thesis Sociology 12 ECTS", "Master\'s Seminar Sociology 3 ECTS", "Master\'s Thesis Sociology 12 ECTS"]

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

In order to be accepted directly onto our Masters program in Sociology, you will be required to have the following academic background:

  • A Bachelor\'s and/or a Master\'s degree in e.g. Sociology;
  • Sufficiently conversant in the social sciences e.g. knowledge of and practice in application of (key) questions of sociology and of classical and modern sociological theories; Basic knowledge of other social sciences e.g. psychology and economics;
  • Adequate knowledge of social science statistics and research methods.

    • More information:\xc2\xa0https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/education/masters-programmes/sociology/application/

    English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    EUR 14,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

    Tuition fees: EUR 14,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact Tilburg University 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 Tilburg University

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    Tilburg University

    Tilburg, Netherlands

    Tilburg University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...

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    Application Information
    • Application Deadline 2001-10-17
    • Start Date 2018-01-22
    • Language English
    • Duration 12 months
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