Master SociologyPeter Achterberg (head of department)

Ioana van Deurzen (lecturer)

Lynn van Vugt (former student)

Tom Welman (master student)

Master: Society, Policy, and Politics in Comparative Perspective

Start: End of August / end of January

Information evening: March 23rd

1. What does the program look like?

Master Sociology

Extended Master Sociology

2. Student experience

3. Career perspectives

4. Admission & Application

5. More information

Program (Extended) Master Sociology

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What does theprogram look like?

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A. Master Sociology

B. Extended Master Sociology

C. Research Master Social and Behavioral Sciences

D. Double Degree Programs

- Tilburg University & University of Trento (IT)

- Tilburg University & University Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona, ES)

Options

Two intake moments

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• One year, 60 ECTS

• Two semesters: 4 units

• Language: English

• Title: MSc

• Two intake moments

August 2017

January 2018

A. Master Sociology

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• Societally oriented

How does internet use affect our social networks?

How can we explain the rise of radical right parties?

Profile Master Sociology

Society, Policy, and Politics in Comparative Perspective

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• Nostalgia

• Anti-Elitism

• Nativism

• Anti-trade openness

• Comparison with other

countries…

• Wilders’ PVV

• Le Pen’s FN

• Grillo’s 5 star movement…

• Petry’s, AfD

• Duterte, PDP, Philippines

• Farage’s UKIP

The inevitable Trump

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• Societally oriented

How can we explain the rise of radical right parties?

How does internet use affect our social networks?

• Research oriented

Master’s Thesis / more advanced statistics

• Policy oriented

How do different policies shape individuals’ behavior?

How effective are they?

Profile Master Sociology

Society, Policy, and Politics in Comparative Perspective

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An overview of the program (courses)

The Social Structure

of Western Societies

(6 ECTS)Social Capital

(6 ECTS)

Social Policy &

Social Risks

(6 ECTS)

Politics and Society

in Comparative

Perspective

(6 ECTS)

Society

Policy

Politics

Maste

r Sem

inar (1

2 E

CT

S)

& T

hesis

(24 E

CT

S)

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Program structure Master Sociology (August)

Units Courses ECTS

Unit 1

August – October

Social Policy & Social Risks

Master Seminar Sociology: From Theory to

Research

6

9

Unit 2

October –

December

Social Capital: Networks Resources and Attitudes

Master Seminar Sociology: From Theory to

Research

Master's Thesis Sociology

6

3

6

Unit 3

January – March

The Social Structure of Western Societies

Master's Thesis Sociology

6

9

Unit 4

March – June

Politics and Society in Comparative Perspective

Master's Thesis Sociology

6

9

Total ECTS 60

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Program structure Master Sociology (January)

Units Courses ECTS

Unit 1

January – March

The Social Structure of Western Societies

Master Seminar Sociology: From Theory to

Research

6

9

Unit 2

March – June

Politics and Society in Comparative Perspective

Master Seminar Sociology: From Theory to

Research

Master's Thesis Sociology

6

3

6

Unit 3

August – October

Social Policy & Social Risks

Master's Thesis Sociology

6

9

Unit 4

October –

December

Social Capital: Networks Resources and Attitudes

Master's Thesis Sociology

6

9

Total ECTS 60

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• Discrimination of minorities in the labor market

• Is judicial legitimacy declining, and why?

• Health apps and psychological constraints

• School drop-out among ethnic minorities

• Social contacts and feelings of trust

• Religiosity and civic morality in the Netherlands

• And many more…

Theses topics

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The Extended Master Sociology (EMS) offers students the possibility

to experience what sociologists (can) do in practice on the workplace.

EMS combines the regular course and thesis work with a junior traineeship at a selected organization.

B. Extended Master Sociology (EMS)

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B. Extended Master Sociology

• One and half year, 90 ECTS

• 3 Semesters

Semester 1 & 2: regular master courses Sociology

Semester 2 & 3: Traineeship + Master Thesis

• Traineeship: 30 ECTS (half year)

• Language: English / traineeship: Dutch or English

• Title: MSc + professional certificate

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Traineeship

Participate in (research) projects of professional organizations

Why?

Working experience

Practical knowledge

Improving your skills and competencies

Policy & advice experience

Future job?

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Selection

Motivation + CV

Interview by employer; regular application!

Traineeship

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Partner organizations

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Some student quotes of our extended master

‘What I particularly liked about my

traineeship was learning from the people

who have so much knowledge and

experience already. I always wondered

where sociologist would end up working

after their studies, but I finally found the

answer’

~Iris Bakker, 2014, Movisie

When looking back, I think it would fit

me more if I would have been

working at a research institute that

does commissioned work.

~Jolien Greven, 2014, Yes! Project

Utrecht University

I can conclude that this past year

has been very instructive to me.

I’ve learned about my

weaknesses but also about my

strengths and abilities both as an

individual and professional…….I

am thankful for this experience

and …I would recommend it to

every graduating student’

~Jessica Villamil, 2013,

Inspectorate of Education

Student experiencesLynn van Vugt

Tom Welman

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Alumna Extended Master Sociology

• Internship at Dutch Inspectorate of

Education

• Main tasks: the State of Education

• Literature research

• Analyses with SPSS

• Writing paragraphs for in the repport

• Control work of others

• Attend meetings

• Wrote master thesis about a different, non-

related subject

• Building professional network

• Job opportunities

Lynn van Vugt

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Tom Welman

Student Master Sociology

Why this master?

• Interesting look at society through scientific "glasses"

• Small group

• Good contact with fellow students and lecturers

• Focus on your own research

• Supervision

Tom Welman

Career Perspectives

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Where are our graduates working?

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Where are our graduates working?

12%

14%

21%

9%

9%2%

12%

2%

19%

ScientistRemaining functions

Manager/

Director

Journalist

Politician

Lecturer

Organization-

or HR Advisor

Policy Advisor

Researcher

Where are our graduates working?

Admission & Application

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Admitted if …

• BA or Premaster Sociology from Tilburg University, or

• BA or Premaster Sociology from elsewhere, or

• BA Organization Studies or Human Resource Studies TiU - with

minor Sociology (18 ects)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences – Major Social Sciences

• Other bachelor or master Ask & inform

• Premaster Sociology for HBO enrollers

http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/nl/studenten/administratie/inschrijven/tilburg-university/toelating-

social-sciences/

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Admission Procedure

• BA TiU Register in studielink

• Else NL Studielink + Request for Admission TSB

• Outside NL Request Admission first

Application deadlines

• Start September: 31 August

• Start January: 31 January

More information, see the website:

• http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/nl/studenten/administratie/inschrijven/eerste-master/

• https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/nl/onderwijs/masteropleidingen/sociology/application/

• https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/nl/onderwijs/masteropleidingen/sociology/extendedmaster

Why Sociology in Tilburg?

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Facebook Sociology Tilburg University

https://www.facebook.com/tilburgsociologie/

At least 5 good reasons

1. High succes rates

2. Small scale / favorable student-staff ratio

3. Extended Masters: Unique traineeship possibility!

4. Good student evaluations

5. Broad Master Options and good career perspectives

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Further Info

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Masterbeurs!

In the Foyer of Warande Building 19:30 – 21:15

Meet students and Education Coordinators!

Double Degree session

Round 4 (20.00-20.45), room WZ 103

Contact:

• Dr. Ruud Luijkx, program director: r.luijkx@tilburguniversity.edu

www.tilburguniversity.edu/master/sociology