Master Sociology 2017-2018Dr. Ruud Luijkx (lecturer)

MSc Francesca Zanasi (PhD candidate)

MSc Michiel van Rijn (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

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 (Trento University)

3 YEARS IN 2!

4 semesters, 120 ECTS

• 2 semesters University of Trento

• 2 semesters Tilburg University

Language: English

Titles

• MSc Sociology (TiU)

• Master of Research in Sociology

and Demography (UPF)

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 Fabra

Barcelona, Spain

Former student: Michiel van Rijn

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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 Society

Health and Inequality

Labour 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

University of Trento, Italy

Francesca Zanasi: Former MA Student Angelica Maineri: MA Student

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• 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)

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

(e.g. 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 ECTS

(e.g. Panel data analysis; Social media

analysis; and so on)

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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)

• Otherwise… private renting

• Housing and living expenses slightly lower than in NL

• Many international students live there

Housing and living expenses

San Bartolameo

Back to Tilburg University

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• Societally oriented

How can we explain rise of radical right parties?

How does internet use affect our social networks?

• Research oriented

Master’s Thesis / more advanced statistics

• Policy oriented

How do different policies shape individuals’ behavior? How

effective are they?

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Profile of Tilburg University

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Politics, Policy & Society in Comparative Perspective

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Program Double Degree Tilburg University

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Social Policy & Social Risks (6 ECTS)

Social Capital: Networks, Resources, Attitudes (6 ECTS)

(only Trento) The Social Structure of Western Societies (6 ECTS)

Populism in Comparative Perspective (6 ECTS)

Master Seminar Sociology (Trento: 12 ECTS, Barcelona: 8 ECTS)

Master Thesis (24 ECTS)

Second year: Coursework at Tilburg University and Master’s Thesis

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

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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?

12%

14%

21%

9%

9%2%

12%

2%

19%

ScientistRemaining functions

Manager/

Director

Journalist

Politician

Lecturer

Organization-

or HR Advisor

Policy Advisor

Researcher

Where are our graduates working?

Why the Double Degree Program?

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Why the Double Degree Program?

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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

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Apllication 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/

Admission and application

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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

More information?

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More Information www.tilburguniversity.edu/master/sociology

Trial lectures!

Register on the website for a real life college experience!

www.tilburguniversity.edu/nl/master/meeloopcolleges

Contact:

• Dr. Ruud Luijkx, program director: r.luijkx@tilburguniversity.edu

• Michiel van Rijn, alumni: a.m.vanrijn@tilburguniversity.edu

• Angelica Maineri, student: a.m.maineri@tilburguniversity.edu

• Francesca Zanasi: f.zanasi@tilburguniversity.edu