Post on 13-Jan-2017
Master Sociology 2017-2018Dr. Ruud Luijkx (lecturer)
MSc Francesca Zanasi (PhD candidate)
MSc Michiel van Rijn (former student)
Angelica Maineri (student)
1. Set up of the program
2. Universitat Pompeu Fabra Barcelona
3. University of Trento
4. Back to Tilburg University
5. Student experiences
6. Career Perspectives
7. Admission and Application
8. More information
Master Sociology: Double Degree Program
What does the Double
Degree Program look like?
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Two options
Tilburg University &
University of Trento (IT)
Tilburg University &
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
(Barcelona, ES)
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Structure
Titles
• MSc Sociology (TiU)
• MSc Sociology and Social
Research (Trento University)
3 YEARS IN 2!
4 semesters, 120 ECTS
• 2 semesters University of Trento
• 2 semesters Tilburg University
Language: English
Titles
• MSc Sociology (TiU)
• Master of Research in Sociology
and Demography (UPF)
2 YEARS IN 1,5!
3 Semesters, 90 ECTS
• 2 terms UPF (sep-march), 40 ECTS
• 3 blocks TiU (sep-june), 50 ECTS
Language: English
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Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Barcelona, Spain
Former student: Michiel van Rijn
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• International Master in Sociology and Population Studies
• Approach
Specialized Master
(Socio-) Demography
Quantitative research
• Bon dia! Buenos días (Basic Catalan/Spanish)
• Selection: Motivation & English proficiency
Profile Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF)
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Program Double Degree Universitat Pompeu Fabra
First 3/4 year: Coursework and Master’s thesis preparation at UPF (40 ECTS)
Term 1: October-December
Demographic Changes and Social
Dynamics (5 ECTS)
Techniques of Statistical Analysis I
(5 ECTS)
Research and Data Analysis Seminar
(5 ECTS)
Elective (5 ECTS)
Fundamentals of Research
Qualitative Research Methods
Term 2: January – March
Analysis of Social Inequalities
(5 ECTS)
Gender, Family and Society (5 ECTS)
Individual Research Proposal
(5 ECTS)
Elective (5 ECTS)
Migrations and Society
Health and Inequality
Labour Economics
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• Ranked as best university of Spain
• Beautiful library and campus
• A lot of student engagement
• Great location (close to the beach, parks, and El Born)
Universitat Pompeu Fabra - Barcelona
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Several options:
• Book a hostel and look for accommodation
• Online booking
• RESA Housing
• Living expenses are comparable with NL
• My experiences
Housing and living expenses
University of Trento, Italy
Francesca Zanasi: Former MA Student Angelica Maineri: MA Student
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• First department of Sociology in Italy
• Approach
Social policy
Political science
Qualitative research
• Learn some basic italian
• Selection: Motivation & English proficiency
Profile University of Trento
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Program Double Degree University of Trento
First year: Coursework at University of Trento (60 ECTS)
Semester 1: September-December
Survey Design for Social Research
(with Lab) – 4,5 ECTS (annual)
Qualitative Methods (with Lab)
4,5 ECTS (annual)
Quantitative Methods (with Lab)
9 ECTS
Statistics for opinion Research
6 ECTS
Credit seminars (elective) – 6 ECTS
(e.g. education and social inequalities,
family dynamics, labor market inequalities)
Semester 2: February – May
Survey Design for Social Research
(with Lab) – 4,5 ECTS (annual)
Qualitative Methods (with Lab)
4,5 ECTS (annual)
Culture and Lifestyles – 6 ECTS
Research Methods in Political Science
6 ECTS
Research Methods in History – 6 ECTS
Methodological lab (elective) – 3 ECTS
(e.g. Panel data analysis; Social media
analysis; and so on)
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The life in Trento
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Different options:
• San Bartolameo: Lodgings by the University guild; among the
cheapest solutions (double and single rooms)
• Otherwise… private renting
• Housing and living expenses slightly lower than in NL
• Many international students live there
Housing and living expenses
San Bartolameo
Back to Tilburg University
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Dr. Ruud Luijkx
• 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?
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Profile of Tilburg University
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Politics, Policy & Society in Comparative Perspective
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Program Double Degree Tilburg University
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Social Policy & Social Risks (6 ECTS)
Social Capital: Networks, Resources, Attitudes (6 ECTS)
(only Trento) The Social Structure of Western Societies (6 ECTS)
Populism in Comparative Perspective (6 ECTS)
Master Seminar Sociology (Trento: 12 ECTS, Barcelona: 8 ECTS)
Master Thesis (24 ECTS)
Second year: Coursework at Tilburg University and Master’s Thesis
It is possible to:
• Combine your Double Degree with the Extended Master
Sociology in Tilburg
• Half year extension
• Traineeship is 30 ECTS
• Language: Dutch or English
• Title: (double) MSc + professional certificate
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Extended Master Sociology
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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
Where are our graduates working?
Why the Double Degree Program?
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Why the Double Degree Program?
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• 2 Degrees
• Unique experience to develop yourself on an
academic and personal level
• Unique experience abroad
• Highly-ranked Universities
• Internationally well-known professors
• Focus on quantitative analysis
Admission & Application
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Apllication Deadlines
• Universitat Pompeu Fabra: 15 July
• University of Trento: 1 July
Selection: Motivation & English proficiency
See the website for more information
• https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/nl/onderwijs/masteropleidingen/sociology/Double
-Degree-UPF-Tilburg/
• https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/nl/onderwijs/masteropleidingen/sociology/trento/
Admission and application
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Double Degree Programs
Trento:
Year 1: Registration TiU / TiU fee; about € 2.000
Year 2: Registration TiU / TiU fee; about € 2.000
UPF: Registration TiU/UPF; about € 4.000 in total
Tuition Fees
More information?
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More Information www.tilburguniversity.edu/master/sociology
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
• Francesca Zanasi: f.zanasi@tilburguniversity.edu