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Premaster
Sociology
Lecturer: Ioana van Deurzen
Premaster student: Maurice Vonk
Premaster student: Inge Limburg

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Welcome!

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What is Sociology?
How does the Pre Master program look like?
Students experiences
And what afterwards…?
Who can apply
Why study Sociology in Tilburg?
More information
What will we discuss today?

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What is Sociology?

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Sociology studies social influences on individual behavior.
Sociology looks at current societal problems and trends
from a scientific perspective.
Definition
Source: Merriam-Webster.com

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Study of the social influences on behavior
How people’s behavior is shaped by their
(social) environment and their social
characteristics

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Three main sociological themes
 Social inequality ~ poverty, equal chances in education, …
 Social cohesion ~ criminality, voluntary work, …
 Rationalization ~ globalization, secularization, …
Study of social problems

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• Which refugee groups integrate better in the host society and why?
• Are higher or lower educated people more likely to refuse
vaccination?
• Which teenagers will easily radicalize?
• Does the neighborhood where you live can “get under the skin” and
make you sick?
• What are the effects of internet use for off-line social contacts?
What do sociologists study?

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How does the Premaster
program look like?

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• Half-year Premaster's program (30 ECTS)
• Two intake moments
• Improve your knowledge and academic skill level within
the field of Sociology.
Courses
• 17 ECTS: courses specifically related to sociology
• 9 ECTS: courses in statistics and research methodology
• 4 ECTS: academic skills / writing research paper courses
Premaster program

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Program - courses (30 ECTS)
Intake August 2016 Intake January 2017
Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4
Research methods
(4.5 ECTS)
Research methods
(4.5 ECTS)
Research methods
(4.5 ECTS)
Research methods
(4.5 ECTS)
Introduction to
Sociology
(5 ECTS)
Contemporary
sociological
theories (6 ECTS)
Introduction to
Sociology (5
ECTS)
Classical and
modern sociology
(6 ECTS)
Social
consequences of
the internet
(6 ECTS)
National and
regional identities
(6 ECTS)
Academic skills
(1 ECTS)
Research Paper
(3 ECTS)
Academic skills
(1 ECTS)
Research Paper
(3 ECTS)

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Program - courses (30 ECTS)
Intake January 2017
Unit 3 Unit 4
Research methods
(4.5 ECTS)
Research methods
(4.5 ECTS)
Introduction to
Sociology
(5 ECTS)
Classical and
modern sociology
(6 ECTS)
National and
regional identities
(6 ECTS)
Academic skills
(1 ECTS)
Research Paper
(3 ECTS)

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You will:
☺ Develop strong academic skills
☺ Step by step learn how to do research in practice
☺ Work in small groups and receive personalized feedback
☺ Write your own paper!
☺ Get access to the Master’s program in Sociology and finish
your Master’s degree in 1,5 year!
What does this mean for you?

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Maurice Vonk
Inge Limburg
Students’ experiences
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• Social work background (HBO)
• Why did I choose this pre-master?
• What scared me?
• Math 
• What do I like about the pre-master?
• You start looking different at society
• It’s a challenge (switch HBO-WO)
• Personal contact with lecturers and tutors
• You have a voice  the faculty listens
• Fellow students
Students experiences (Maurice)

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How does a typical week looks like?
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:45-9:30 Introduction
to Sociology
HC
9:45-10:30 Social
Consequences of
the Internet
HC/LAB
10:45-11:30 Introduction
to Sociology
LAB
Academic
Skills
HC
11:45-12:30
12:45-13:30 Introduction to
Sociology
HC
13:45-14:30
14:45-15:30 Social
Consequences of
the Internet
HC/LAB
15:45-16:30 Jumping
fitness at the
Sports Center
16:45-17:30
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21:00 Drinks with Versot

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Students experiences (Inge)
• Previous study: Sports, Health and Management (HBO)
• Why did I choose this pre-master?
Why should you choose this pre-master?
• More knowledge about social problems and theories
• Learn how to write a research paper
• Small group of students  personal contact
• You learn everything for the master Sociology in just 6 months!
My tips for you:
• Prepare for the lectures/labs
• Practice English reading and speaking
• When you see any flaws in the pre-master program, say it to
your lecturers/tutors!

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And what afterwards…?

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• Master Sociology (1 year )
Society, Policy, and Politics in Comparative Perspectives
• Extended Master Sociology, including Traineeship (1,5 years )
• Research Master Social and Behavioral Sciences (2 years)
Minor Social Sciences
• Double Degree program
• Trento University (Italy: 2 years)
• Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona, Spain: 1,5 years)
• Post-Master: Teaching social sciences at high school (1 year)
Linked Master Programs

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Where are our graduates working?
12%
14%
21%
9%
9%2%
12%
2%
19%
Wetenschapper
Onderzoeker (toegepast)
Beleidsadviseur /
Beleidsmedewerker
Organisatie- /
Personeelsadviseur
Docent
Journalist
Manager of Directeur

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Where are our graduates working?

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Where are our graduates working?

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Who can apply?
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HBO vocational degree:
 Check if your diploma gives access to the Premaster.
 Write a letter of application for admission to the examination
board (before February 1).
• Certified copy of your HBO Bachelor's diploma
• Certified copy of your transcript of Records/list of grades
• Photocopy of your valid passport or your identification card
 For further information see:
https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/nl/onderwijs/masteropleidingen/sociology/premaster/
Who can apply?

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Why study Sociology in
Tilburg?

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• In 1,5 year your Master’s diploma in Sociology!
• Understanding Society: add to society!
• Quality first!
• Personal: you are not just a number! Focus on small groups
• Beautiful campus: green and close to the city
• Large amount of spacious, affordable student housing
• Brabant is no. 2 biggest economic region in the Netherlands
Why study Sociology at Tilburg University?

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Facebook Sociology Tilburg University

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More information

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More information
Masterbeurs!
In the Academia Building 19:00 – 21:15, 1th floor
Meet students and Education Coordinators!
Master Sociology and Double Degree session
 Master Sociology: Round 2 and 3, room Wz 104
 Double Degree: Round 4, room Wz 104
Student for a Day!
 Register on the website for a real life college experience
Contact:
• Dr. Ruud Luijkx, program director: r.luijkx@tilburguniversity.edu
• Student Tom Welman: t.h.b.welman@tilburguniversity.edu
www.tilburguniversity.edu/master/sociology