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Science in Society

Radboud University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition EUR 10,856 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline Apr, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Nijmegen, Netherlands
Language English

Program Overview

The Science in Society at Radboud University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 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 Science in 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 10,856 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Science in Society programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Risk Communication
  2. Science and Societal Interaction
  3. Science and Media
  4. Framing Knowledge
  5. Knowledge Society
  6. Science and Public Policy
  7. Methods of Societal Research
  8. Electives
  9. Graduation project
  10. Internship

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

1. A completed Bachelor\'s degree in science
The equivalent of a Dutch Bachelor´s degree in science.
2. A proficiency in English
Fluency in written and spoken English. Non-native speakers of English* without a Dutch Bachelor\'s degree or VWO diploma need one of the following:
  • TOEFL score of >575 (paper based) or >90 (internet based)
  • An IELTS score of >=6.5
  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE), with a mark of C or higher
* Applicants are considered to be a native speaker of English if they are from Australia, Canada (with exception of Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, USA or South Africa.


Please visit the programme\'s website for more detailed information on requirements!

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English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 10,856 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 10,856 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Radboud 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 Radboud University

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Radboud University

Nijmegen, Netherlands

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline Apr, 2027
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months