Program Overview
The Social Policy and Social Interventions at Utrecht 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 Social Policy and Social Interventions 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 15,167 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social Policy and Social Interventions programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Interventions and policies i: practice orientation (compulsory)
- Social risks in europe: protection, activation and diversity (compulsory)
- Academic professional SPSI (compulsory)
- Interventions and policies ii: research orientation (compulsory)
- Social innovations in policy and practice
- Integration and cultural diversity
- Elective course
- Academic professional SPSI (compulsory)
- Master project SPSI: practical internship and thesis
- Master project SPSI: research internship and thesis
- Academic professional SPSI (compulsory)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A Bachelors degree (equivalent of a Dutch University Bachelors degree) within in the Social Sciences, and can demonstrate the following knowledge, insight, and skills:
- You have knowledge of and insight into interdisciplinary social science theories,
- You have knowledge of and insight into social issues in contemporary society related to work, care
- and participation.
- You have knowledge of and insight into social policy and intervention theories.
- You have knowledge of and insight into quantitative and qualitative social research methods and techniques at the Bachelor level.
- Proof of your proficiency in English (CAE- Level B, CPC- Grade C).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 15,167 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 15,167 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Utrecht 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 Utrecht University
Utrecht University
Utrecht, Netherlands
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
