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Master Sociology 2017-2018 Double Degrees Peter Achterberg (head of department) Lynn van Vugt, MSc (former student) Francesco Marolla (student – University o Trento)
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Master Sociology 2017-2018Double Degrees

Peter Achterberg (head of department)Lynn van Vugt, MSc (former student)Francesco Marolla (student – University of Trento)

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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?

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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 (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

Lynn van Vugt: former student

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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 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

Francesco Marolla: Master Student from University of Trento

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• First department of Sociology in Italy• Approach

Social policy Methodology 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

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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)• 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 University

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• 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

Society, Policy & Politics 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 Politics and Society in Comparative Perspective (6 ECTS)

1+2 Master Seminar Sociology (12 ECTS)

1+2 Master Thesis (24 ECTS)

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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

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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

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Where are our graduates working?

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Lynn van Vugt: former student

Why the Double Degree?

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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

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Admission & Application

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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/

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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

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More information?

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More Information www.tilburguniversity.edu/master/sociology

Contact:• Dr. Ruud Luijkx, program director: [email protected]

• Lynn van Vugt, former student (UPF) : [email protected]

• Angelica Maineri, former student (Trento) : [email protected]

• Francesca Zanasi, former student (Trento): [email protected]

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