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Master Sociology
prof. Peter Achterberg
dr. Ruud Luijkx
Alumnus Michiel van Rijn

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Master: Politics, Policy, and Society
Start: End of January / end of August
Information evening: November 10th

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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 the
program 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 does internetuse affect our social networks?
How can we explain the rise of radical right parties?
Profile Master Sociology
Politics, Policy & Society in Comparative Perspective

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810/11/2016Master Sociology
• 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 internetuse 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
MasterSeminar(12ECTS)
&Thesis(24ECTS)

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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
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

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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
Populism in Comparative Perspective
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

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Student experience
Michiel van Rijn
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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 experience

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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

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Where are our graduates working?

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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 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

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Why Sociology in Tilburg?
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Facebook Sociology Tilburg University
https://www.facebook.com/tilburgsociologie/

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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
www.tilburguniversity.edu/master/sociology