Minors Sociology

Inge Sieben

September, 6 2018

What is Sociology

• Behaviour and thoughts of (groups) of individuals

in a social context

• Causes and consequences for individuals and

society

• Relevant social themes such as

- poverty and inequality

- social media bubbles

- integration of migrants

Three Minors in Sociology

18 ECTS

• Grootstedelijke vraagstukken

• Culture in Comparative Perspective

• Social Risks in a Changing World

Choose three courses out of 4 (one in each block)

Grootstedelijke vraagstukken

• Globale veranderingen: lokaal niveau

(de stad)

• Schaduwzijden en kansen van

stedelijke veranderingen

• Sociale ongelijkheid, armoede

• Leefbaarheid, gezondheid

• Sociaal en stedelijk beleid

Grootstedelijke vraagstukken

Kies drie van de vier vakken (6 ECTS)

• Sociale ongelijkheid (421012)

• Grootstedelijke vraagstukken (421013)

• Sociale uitsluiting in de verzorgingsstaat (421014)

• Levensloop en gezondheid (421015)

Culture in Comparative Perspective

• Worldviews: political, religious, moral

• Causes

e.g. internet and social media

• Consequences

e.g. identity and lifestyle

Culture in Comparative Perspective

Choose three out of four courses (6 ECTS)

• Cultural Sociology (424015)

• National and Regional Identities (400151)

• Media, Globalisation and Popular Culture

(825053)

• Cultural Lifestyles and Participation (424020)

Social Risks in a Changing World

• Consequences of globalisation

(economic, social, political)

• Old social risks change

(unemployment)

• New social risks appear

(working poor, digital divide)

Social Risks in a Changing World

Choose three out of four courses (6 ECTS)

• Globalization and Social Risks (424016)

• Global Migration (424019)

• Sustainability, Health and Well-being in a

Global World (424021)

• Sociology of Work (424022)

What do you learn?

• Knowledge of society

• Apply theoretical insights to relevant social themes

• Ask (critical) questions

• Evaluate and do research (e.g. survey, interviews)

• Present your work in writing and orally

• Give (policy) advice

Master Sociology

Politics, Policy, and Society in Comparative

Perspective

• Master Sociology: 1 year

• Extended Master Sociology (internship): 1,5

years

• Double Degrees

- Tilburg & Trento (Italy): 2 years

- Tilburg & Barcelona (Spain): 1,5 years

- Tilburg & Trento (Bamberg): 2 years

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Sociologists work in professions like

Alumni Sociology Tilburg University

• Policy makers

• Advisors

• Researchers

• Data analysts

• Teachers

• Journalists

• Managers

• …

Policy,

consultancy;

30%Research 28%

Health care;

10%

Teaching; 10%Management,

finances; 23%

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Sociologists work in professions like

Alumni Sociology Tilburg University

• Policy makers

• Advisors

• Researchers

• Data analysts

• Teachers

• Journalists

• Managers

• …

Postmaster ULT maatschappijleer en -wetenschappen

Policy,

consultancy;

30%Research 28%

Health care;

10%

Teaching; 10%Management,

finances; 23%

Educatieve minor (30 ECTS)

Maatschappijleer en maatschappijwetenschappen

Blok 1-2

• Vakdidactiek (6 ECTS)

• Algemene didactiek (6 ECTS)

• Masterclasses (6 ECTS)

• Oriëntatiestage (12 ECTS)

Toegang tot verkorte postmaster ULT

maatschappijleer- en wetenschappen

More information?

• Visit our stand at the market

• Contact me

i.j.p.sieben@tilburguniversiy.edu