Master Sociologyprof. Peter Achterberg

dr. Ruud Luijkx

Student Angelica Maineri

Alumnus Michiel van Rijn

Master: Politics, Policy, and Society

Start: End of January / end of August

Information evening: November 10th

1. What does the program look like?

Master Sociology

Extended Master Sociology

2. Student experiences

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 Fabre (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 2017

A. Master Sociology

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• Societally oriented

How can we explain 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

Politics, Policy & Society 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)

Populism 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

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

Populism in Comparative Perspective

Master's Thesis Sociology

6

9

Total ECTS 60

First intake moment: August

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Program structure Master Sociology

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

Populism 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

Second intake moment: January

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• Discrimination of minorities in the labor market

• Does social media usage lead to loneliness?

• 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 organization

Why?

Working experience

Practical knowledge

Improving your skills and competencies

Policy & advice experience

Future job?

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Selection

Motivation + CV + grades

Interview by employer; regular application!

Traineeship

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Partner organizations

Some student quotes of the EMS

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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.

When looking back, I think it would fit

me more if I would have been

working at a research institute that

does commissioned work.

Overall I have learned what it is

like to work in a complex

organization, how people can

discuss things over and over

because in the social sector you

work with people and there is no

‘one answer’.

Student experiencesMichiel van Rijn

Angelica Maineri

Master Sociology 18

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Michiel van Rijn

Alumni Extended Master Sociology

• Internship at Dutch National Institute for

Public Health and the Environment (RIVM).

• Interdisciplinary working environment

• Combining master thesis with regular work

activities at the organization

• Research project on the public perception of

antibacterial resistance

• Writing academic article

• Building professional network

• Possible PhD placement

Student experiences

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Angelica Maineri

Student experiences

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/

2715/11/2016Master Sociology

Admission Procedure

• BA TiU Register in studielink

• Else NL Studielink + Request for Admission TSB

• Outside NL Request Admission first

Application deadlines

• Start January: 1 December!

• Start September: 31 August

• Extended Master: 31 May

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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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 Academia Building 19:00 – 21:15, 1th floor

Meet students and Education Coordinators!

Double degree session

Round 4 (20.00-20.45), room Wz 104

Trial lectures!

Register on the website for a real life college experience

www.tilburguniversity.edu/nl/master/meeloopcolleges

Contact:

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

• Michiel van Rijn, alumni: a.m.vanrijn@tilburguniversity.edu

• Angelica Maineri, student: a.m.maineri@tilburguniversity.edu

www.tilburguniversity.edu/master/sociology