Social Networks in a Sustainable Society
University of GroningenProgram Overview
The Social Networks in a Sustainable Society at University of Groningen 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 Social Networks in a Sustainable Society 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 Social Networks in a Sustainable Society programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Policy design with network applications
- Social Network Analysis
- Theories of networks and sustainable cooperation
- Policy Evaluation with network applications
- Prosocial Behaviour
- Research Forum for thesis preparation
- Internship
- Master thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- The applicant must demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of research design, and various quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection, preferably questionnaire design and text analysis, and be able to apply these methods in empirical research. The applicant must demonstrate knowledge of statistics, including sampling, descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, multiple regression and analysis of variance, and logistic regression, and must be able to apply these methods and models in empirical research. If the applicant is not able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge, the admissions committee may require the applicant to take a test.
- University BA- of BSc in Sociology or in one of the other Social Sciences. Good knowledge of research methodology and basic statistics.
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
Visit the university profile page to learn more about this institution.
University Profile- Application Deadline May, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
