Premaster

Sociology

Lecturer: Ioana van DeurzenPremaster student: Maurice VonkPremaster student: Inge Limburg

Welcome!

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?

What is Sociology?

Sociology studies social influences on individual behavior.

Sociology looks at current societal problems and trends

from a scientific perspective.

Definition

Source: Merriam-Webster.com

Study of the social influences on behavior

How people’s behavior is shaped by their (social) environment and their social

characteristics

Three main sociological themes

Social inequality ~ poverty, equal chances in education, …

Social cohesion ~ criminality, voluntary work, …

Rationalization ~ globalization, secularization, …

Study of social problems

• 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?

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

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)

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)

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?

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

HC9:45-10:30 Social

Consequences of

the Internet

HC/LAB10:45-11:30 Introduction

to Sociology

LAB

Academic

Skills

HC11:45-12:30

12:45-13:30 Introduction to

Sociology

HC13:45-14:30

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!

And what afterwards…?

• 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 /BeleidsmedewerkerOrganisatie- /PersoneelsadviseurDocent

Journalist

Manager of Directeur

Where are our graduates working?

Where are our graduates working?

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 December 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/

• If you like to start in September, information on the dead-lines are

online!

Who can apply?

Why study Sociology in Tilburg?

• 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?

Facebook Sociology Tilburg University

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