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Master Sociology 2017-2018Dr. Ruud Luijkx (program director)Francesca Zanasi, MSc (PhD candidate)Michiel van Rijn, MSc (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
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What does the Double Degree Program look like?Dr. Ruud Luijkx
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 (University of Trento)
3 YEARS IN 2!
4 semesters, 120 ECTS• 2 semesters University of Trento
(sep-june), 60 ECTS• 2 semesters TiU (sep-june), 60
ECTSLanguage: English
Titles• MSc Sociology (TiU)• Master of Research in Sociology
and Demography (Universitat Pompeu Fabra)
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 FabraBarcelona, Spain
Michiel van Rijn: former student
• 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 SocietyHealth and InequalityLabour 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
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University of Trento, Italy
Angelica Maineri: Master Student
• 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)
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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
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 ECTSPanel data analysis
Social media analysis
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)• Many international students live there• Facilities
• Otherwise… private renting• Housing and living expenses slightly lower than in NL
Housing and living expenses
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Back to Tilburg UniversityFrancesca Zanasi: Former Student
• Societally oriented Poverty, inequalities, social cohesion, populism How can we explain the growth of populism?
• Research orientedMaster’s Thesis / more advanced statistics
• Policy oriented Derive policy solutions from sociological analysis How effective are they?
Profile of Tilburg University
Politics, Policy & Society in Comparative Perspective
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Program Double Degree Tilburg University
Second year: Coursework at Tilburg University and Master’s Thesis
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Semester Course
1 Social Policy & Social Risks (6 ECTS)
1 Social Capital: Networks, Resources, Attitudes (6 ECTS)
2 (only Trento) The Social Structure of Western Societies (6 ECTS)
2 Populism in Comparative Perspective (6 ECTS)
1+2 Master Seminar Sociology (12 ECTS)
1+2 Master Thesis (24 ECTS)
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
Extended Master Sociology
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Career Perspectives
Francesca Zanasi: Former Student
Where are our graduates working?
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Where are our graduates working?
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Politician
Lecturer
Organization- or HR Advisor
Policy Advisor
Researcher12%
14%
21%
9%
9%2%
12%
2%
19%
ScientistRemaining functions
Manager/ Director
Journalist
Where are our graduates working?
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Michiel van Rijn: former student
Why the Double Degree?
Why the Double Degree?
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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
Admission and application
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Application 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/
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
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More information?
More Information www.tilburguniversity.edu/master/sociology
Student for a Day!Register on the website for a real life college experience
Contact:• Dr. Ruud Luijkx, program director: [email protected]
• Michiel van Rijn, alumni: [email protected]
• Angelica Maineri, student: [email protected]
• Francesca Zanasi: [email protected]
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