Masters Degrees in Sociology, Netherlands

This research master teaches you how social scientific research creates knowledge, and how you may design and carry out your own empirical research. Read more

Eager to study complex societal changes in the Netherlands? Study a master in Sociology in the vibrant and dynamic environment of the city of Rotterdam! … Read more

In the master track Governance of Migration and Diversity - part of the Master Sociology at Erasmus University Rotterdam - you will learn to understand and manage complex societal developments, with a special focus on the contemporary issues of migration and diversity. Read more

What glues a society together? How can trust and cooperation be promoted and conflict be avoided? What causes inequality in general and inequality between men and women in the job market in particular? Why do immigrants have higher unemployment rates and lower-paid jobs?  In the Master’s programme Sociology and Social Research, you will learn how to answer such questions. Read more

Are you interested in how people create the world around them? Do you want to conduct three-month ethnographic research on a socially relevant topic of… Read more

The radicalisation of Muslim youth is continually in the news and high on the political agenda. Read more

What impact did the recent economic crisis have on individuals' living and working conditions, on individuals' study and career choices, on social inequalities… Read more

If you’re interested in understanding how algorithms can be racist, how your smartphone is a political object, or how climate change becomes an issue for a growing number of people, this programme is for you. Read more

Why do people migrate? How do immigrants integrate and develop (new or dual) cultural identities? How do host societies respond to immigrants? Why… Read more

Do you want to broaden your knowledge of European politics and policies in a programme that combines the study of political science with international relations… Read more

Are you considering a research career in an academic or an applied setting? Do you want to specialize within the field of behavioural and social sciences and receive a multidisciplinary training? As a research master student you choose one of our three multidisciplinary themes. Read more

The relationship between politics and society has changed dramatically. In this master programme we aim to understand the causes and consequences of this change. Read more

Why is the gap in social, behavioural, and financial outcomes between individuals from higher and lower social strata increasing over time? Why are family… Read more

At first sight, the arts and sciences appear to be worlds apart. While sciences draw on strict procedures, the arts seem to be exempted from such rules. Read more

Despite strong forces of globalisation, socialcultural sameness does not increase. Power tensions and violent conflicts continue to persist and even erupt. Read more