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Why are social divisions in society increasing? Are you interested in knowing how welfare policies can help to reduce social inequality? Then this master track might be the right choice for you.
Key Facts & Figures
- Type
- Master
- Degree
- MSc
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Instruction language
- English
- Duration
- 1 year
- Study points (EC)
- 60
- Location
- Campus Woudestein
- Start date
- September
- Application Deadline (EEA)
- 17 June
The study programme in a nutshell
This programme trains you to become an expert in the field of social inequality. You will examine various dimensions of inequality—such as wealth, race, gender, and spatial distribution—investigating the complex interplay among social structures, familial environments, and individual behaviors. This programme brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective on the origins and implications of social inequality, and sheds light on how social policies can reduce it. The theoretical breadth of the programme equips you with essential skills in critical analysis and methodology, preparing you to address these pressing societal challenges.
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What you will learn
Each core course is composed of a series of lectures and small-scale tutorials. The lectures present the main theoretical and empirical insights about the topic of the course. In the tutorials, students learn to analyse and apply these insights by discussing and presenting various assignments in small groups.
Is this the right programme for you?
This master offers:
- A unique interdisciplinary perspective on social inequalities
- Insights into the causes and consequences of social inequality, while also shedding light on ways in which public policies can reduce social inequalities.
- An examination of various dimensions of inequality—such as wealth, race, gender, and spatial distribution—investigating the complex interplay among social structures, familial environments, and individual behaviors
- Renowned, active and engaged professors with extensive expertise
- Small-scale interactive tutorials to help develop in-depth insights and analytical skills
- An expansion of your professional network with participants from over multiple countries
- An international MSc from a top 100 university.
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Career opportunities after graduation
Graduates of this master track can pursue careers in the government sector, journalism, public administration or at NGOs. This could be your future.