1. Premaster Sociology
Lecturers: prof. dr. Peter Achterberg &
Erwin Gielens
Student: Remco van Wijk

2. Welcome!
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3.  What is Sociology?
 What does the Premaster 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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4. What is Sociology?

5.  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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6. Study of the social influences on behavior
How people’s behavior is shaped by their
(social) environment and their social
characteristics
What are the effects of internet use on loneliness?
Does living in an ethnically mixed neighborhood can make people
less prejudiced against immigrants ?
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7. Three main sociological themes
 Social inequality ~ poverty, equal chances in education, …
• Do the children of the high educated more likely choose a bilingual
secondary education program?
 Social cohesion ~ criminality, voluntary work, intergroup
relations
• Which refugee groups integrate better in the host society and why?
 Rationalization ~ globalization, secularization, …
• Are insecure jobs causing people to experience more stress and
symptoms of depression?
Study of social problems
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8. What does the
Premaster program look
like?

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 Half-year Premaster's program (30 ECTS)
 Two intake moments (August and January)
 Improve your knowledge and skills within the field of
Sociology.
Courses
• 11 ECTS: Courses specifically related to sociology
• 12 ECTS: Statistics and research methodology
• 7 ECTS: Research project
Premaster program

10. Program - courses (30 ECTS)
Intake August 2018 Intake January 2019
Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4
Introduction to
Sociology
(5 ECTS)
National and
regional
identities
(6 ECTS)
Introduction to
Sociology
(5 ECTS)
Cultural
Lifestyles and
Participation
(6 ECTS)
OR Global
Migration
(6 ECTS)
OR Sociology
of Work
(6 ECTS)
Research
methods
(6 ECTS)
Research
methods
(6 ECTS)
Research
methods
(6 ECTS)
Research
methods
(6 ECTS)
Research project
(4 ECTS)
Research project
(3 ECTS)
Research project
(4 ECTS)
Research project
(3 ECTS)
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11. You will:
☺Learn to understand social problems
☺Write a paper on your topic of interest
☺Step by step learn how to do research in practice
☺Work in small groups and receive personalized feedback
☺Get access to the Sociology Master’s and get
your Master’s degree in 1.5 year
What does this mean for you?
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12. Remco van Wijk
Students’ experiences
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13. Background: Bachelor of social work (HBO)
Why did I choose Sociology?
How is the pre-master?
 It is challenging (Statistics and English)
 Just six months
 You can choose your own research topic
 Small classes, very personal contact
 Very interesting!
My tips
• Make sure you are interested in sociology
• Put effort in it!
Students’ experiences: Remco van Wijk
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Some examples of assignments

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16. And what afterwards…?

17. 1. Master Sociology (1 year )
Politics, Policy, and Society in Comparative Perspectives
2. Extended Master Sociology, including Traineeship (1.5 years)
3. Double Degree programs
 Trento University (Italy: 2 years)
 Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona, Spain: 1.5 years)
 Universität Bamberg (Germany: 2 years)
4. Research Master Social and Behavioral Sciences (2 years)
Minor Social Sciences
5. Global Management of Social Issues master
(Politics, Policy and Societal Development track - main discipline: SOC)
6. Post-Master: Teaching social sciences at high school (1 year)
Linked Master Programs
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Where are our graduates working?
Facts and figures
Source: National Alumni Survey, 2016
€2.168 Gross monthly income
86% Required education level by employer: WO MSc
100% finds a job within 4 months after graduation
Average number of months until first paid job3

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Where are our graduates working?
ScientistRemaining
functions
Manager/
Director
Journalist
Politician
Lecturer
Organization-
or HR Advisor
Policy Advisor
Researcher
2%
12%

20. Where are our graduates working?
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Top 10 employers Sociology:
1. Tilburg University
2. Cubiss
3. ZZP (zelfstandig)
4. Medtronic
5. Ministerie van Sociale Zaken
en Werkgelegenheid
6. FCB
7. Uitgeverij Em de Jong B.V.
8. European Commission
9. SKIM
10. Adriaanse van der Weel
advocaten

21. Where are our graduates working?
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22. Who can apply?
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23. HBO vocational degree:
 14 HBO bachelor’s grant direct access to the premaster
program. For example:
 Public Administration
 International Business
 Human Resource Management
 Social Work
 Applied Psychology
 Leisure Management
 If you have another diploma: please ask for admission!
Who can apply?

24.  Write a letter of application for admission to the examination
board (before August 1 or 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:
www.tilburguniversity.edu/master/sociology
How to apply

25. Why study Sociology in
Tilburg?

26. • 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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27. Sociology Tilburg University online
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Keep in touch!

28. More information

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More information
Information Market
In the Foyer of Warande Building 11:45 – 13:00
➢ Meet students, Education Coordinators and Career Services Officers!
Master Sociology and Double Degree session
➢ Master Sociology: Round 2 and 3, room Mz 20
➢ Double Degree: Round 4, room Mz 20
Contact:
 Yvonne Alofs, Education coordinator:
Mail: question@tilburguniversity.edu
Dr. Ruud Luijkx, Program Director:
Mail: r.luijkx@tilburguniversity.edu