Admission

Prior education

Depending on the specialisation you wish to apply for, you are eligible for admission to the master’s programme Sociology if you have obtained a relevant Bachelor’s or undergraduate degree* from a research university that includes at least 7.5 EC in social science research methods and techniques, in the following fields of study:  

• Social Sciences; 
• Psychology; 
• Political Science; 
• Media- & Culture Science; 
• Public Administration; 
• Communication Science; 
• Science & Technology Studies; 
• Economics; 
• Pedagogical Sciences; 
• Health Sciences, Policy & Management; 
• Philosophy; 
• Anthropology. 

If you have successfully completed a comparable bachelor’s or undergraduate degree* in disciplines related to sociology, and that includes at least 7.5 EC in social science research methods and techniques, you may also be eligible for admission to the master’s programme Sociology. This depends on the contents of your prior education. Examples of some bachelor’s degrees with which you may be eligible for admission are: European Studies, International Relations, Political Sciences, Liberal Arts & Sciences. When you apply to the master’s specialisation of your preference, the Admissions Committee will assess whether you are eligible for direct admission to that master’s specialisation.  

We expect a comparable degree in disciplines related to sociology to include courses in sociology and courses related to the specialization of your preference. 

* Comparable to the Dutch academic level according to the standards of the Dutch Organisation for International Cooperation in Higher Education (Nuffic).

Please note: this specialisation has 15 EC or more overlap with the the Governance, Migration & Diversity: Public Administration specialisation. If you obtained a degree in or have registered for Public Administration specialisation, it is not possible to register for the Sociology specialisation.

Academic performance 

In addition to the credentials mentioned above, the Admissions Board will also take into account your academic performance, i.e. your grades. Please note that the minimum score or average grade is 7.0 out of 10.0.   

Language requirements

A good command of English is essential. Therefore you will have to submit proof of English proficiency in your application.

Academic performance 

In addition to the credentials mentioned above, the Admissions Board will also take into account your academic performance, i.e. your grades, to assess whether you are eligible for admission. There is no minimum score or average grade mentioned; your application will be assessed against the pool of applicants of the given year. 

* (this paragraph is only relevant for the specialisation Governance of Migration and Diversity.) Please note that based on experience, for the specialisation Governance of Migration and Diversity the guideline is a minimum average grade of at least 7.0 out of 10.0 (based on a Dutch grading system), but slightly lower average grades can be compensated through excellence in other credentials, for example relevant working experience (CV) or an excellent motivation (motivation letter).” 

Contributing aspects

You may choose to provide the Admissions Board with additional information about yourself by uploading additional documents that you think might contribute to your profile. An example of such documents could be motivation and/ or reference letter.