Politics, Policy and Societal Development

Uczelnia
Tilburg University
Miasto, kraj
Tilburg, Netherlands
Czas trwania studiów
1 lata
Zakres programowy
Political Science, Public Policy
Koszty studiowania
2601.00 EUR
Język nauczania
English (ENG)
Rodzaj studiów
Master
Rozpoczęcie studiów
2025-09-01
Zakończenie rekrutacji
2025-04-01
O programie
Wymagania rekrutacyjne
Możliwości kariery
Become an expert in sustainable development in an international context by addressing global societal challenges. You acquire a macro- and meso-level perspective on sustainable development with a focus on social and economic drivers and motives. In the Master's track Politics, Policy and Societal Development of the MSc Sociology, you translate important societal questions into sociological research to evaluate policies and to serve as input for new policies.

During this socially-, research-, and policy oriented Master's program, you examine and discuss how organizations may address sustainable development goals by designing sustainable business models. You address societal issues at the macro and micro level from a sociological and international comparative perspective and translate important societal questions into societal research to evaluate policies and to serve as input for new policies.

Become an expert in sustainable development in an international context by addressing global societal challenges, such as poverty, inequality, migration, climate change, or humanitarian interventions after a natural disaster. You examine and discuss how organizations may address Sustainable Development Goals by designing sustainable business models, leveraging digital platforms, and mapping the difficulties and shortcomings these interventions may entail. The core theme is sustainable development with a focus on social and economic motives. You address societal issues at the macro- and micro-level from a sociological perspective.

  • The Politics, Policy and Societal Development track addresses global societal issues from a societal, policy and political perspective. You learn how to run projects and compose teams of experts in an international classroom with students from different cultural backgrounds.
  • Become part of an innovative program that brings together academics and students from all over the world in a small-scale and interactive learning environment, with plenty of community-building activities.
  • The Extended Master's program adds one semester to the total program to provide you with a half-year internship position to enhance your skills and gain relevant work experience.
  • With the Double Degree program (Double degree in Sociology and Social Research), you have the opportunity to earn a degree from both Tilburg University and the University of Trento, in Italy.

Related tracks:

- The Sociology: Politics, Policy and Society in Comparative perspective track investigates important societal questions and sociological problems related to politics, social cohesion, and inequality. It studies issues such as rising populism, social movements, and the welfare state. You learn to evaluate social policies and use research as input for new policies.
- The Health, Wellbeing and Society track combines scientific insights from sociology and health sciences. With a strong collaboration with healthcare organizations, you will learn to become a specialist in the field of healthcare policy, societal resilience, and health and wellbeing.

Typical courses are:

  • Social Changes and Sustainable Development
  • Hybrid Organizations
  • Politics and Society in Comparative Perspective
  • Social Policy and Social Risks
Wymagania rekrutacyjne

Na studia magisterskie mogą kandydować wszyscy, którzy ukończyli studia licencjackie lub inżynierskie (studia I stopnia), studia magisterskie lub studiują na ostatnim roku studiów I-stopnia. Studia, które planujesz powinny mieć zbliżony profil do tych obecnych lub ukończonych, ponieważ w procesie rekrutacji kluczowa jest ich zgodność programowa.

  • Wykaz punktów ECTS – osoby, które są jeszcze w trakcie studiów, muszą załączyć wypis punktów ECTS, w którym będzie wykazane, jakie przedmioty były realizowane na studiach oraz ile punktów za nie otrzymano.
  • Dyplom ukończenia studiów licencjackich lub inżynierskich – jeśli jesteś absolwentem wyższej uczelni, nie potrzebujesz wypisu, wystarczy załączyć dyplom ukończenia studiów wraz z suplementem (w języku angielskim lub oryginał z tłumaczeniem)
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  • IELTS – 6.5
  • TOEFL – 90
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Ważne wymagania
  • A Bachelor’s and/or a Master's degree in social sciences, e.g., Sociology.
    You can apply for admission BEFORE you have graduated, but you must graduate by September 1 at the latest. If you graduate after September 1,  please contact your International Admissions Coordinator at admissions-tsb@tilburguniversity.edu before you apply to avoid disappointment.

  • Sufficiently conversant in the social sciences, e.g., knowledge of and practice in the application of (key) questions of sociology and of classical and modern sociological theories; basic knowledge of other social sciences, e.g., psychology and economics;

  • Adequate knowledge of social science statistics and research methods.

Dodatkowe wymagania
  1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
    This must include your personal information and details of any jobs (part-time, research assistant, etc.) which you have done. Please include membership of any professional bodies and details of any articles you have published. We do not require a standard format.

  2. Motivation Letter
    The motivation letter must be specifically written for your application for this program at Tilburg University. We do not require a standard format for this letter but it should be about 250-500 words. It should explain:

    • how you meet the specific criteria for admission mentioned above, with specific reference to your academic background.

    • why you want to take this program of study, e.g., what specifically appeals to you about the content of this program.

    • why you want to study at Tilburg University.

    • what you have done in addition to your academic studies in this field.

    • what added value you consider you could bring to our international classroom.

    • what you would like to do after you have completed this degree.

  3. Transcript of Records
    This is a list from your University of the courses you have taken in your Bachelor's (and Master's) degree, with the grades you have achieved.  This must be an official list from your University, not your results downloaded from the University’s student system. If you have not yet completed all courses at the time of application, please provide the Transcript plus a list of the courses you still need to complete before graduation.

  4. Diploma(s)
    Your Bachelor's (and Master's) diploma(s), if you already have them.

    • If you have not yet completed your higher education study program, you should upload a provisional transcript with your grades up to this point (see 3). Once conditionally admitted, you must send a certified hard copy of your diploma to us, according to the details in your conditional Admission Statement.

    • If you already have completed your higher education study program but have not yet received your diploma, you can provide us with a Graduation Statement from your university that you have completed all graduation requirements for your study program and the date the diploma will be awarded. Such a statement must have an original seal/stamp and signature.

  5. Official translations of the Transcript of Records and diploma(s)
    If your Transcript of Records and diploma are not in English or Dutch, a certified translator must translate the documents (with the exception of the course description and the thesis/research paper). The translator must attach the translation to copies of the original document and stamp both documents. Please note: we cannot accept translations that are not attached to a copy of the original document; the translator must make sure that s/he stamps the copy of the original document and attaches the two documents to each other.

  6. English language test results if you are not exempted
    You can check the requirements above under the heading 'English language requirements'. Please note that it is not obligatory to have completed the English language test before application. In our online application system you can indicate the type of test you intend to take and the approximate test date.

  7. Course Descriptions
    This is a brief description of the content of each course you followed as part of your previous degree which is relevant to your application for this program. You should include the following information:

    • Topics covered, including theories, models or philosophies discussed.

    • Level of course (Bachelor/Master, 1st year, 2nd year, etc.).

    • The most important course literature (one or two books/articles/papers).

    • Whether the course is practical or academic and whether it included a research assignment (literature review, empirical data collection and analysis, etc.).

    • If you do not have this in English or Dutch, please make a short summary yourself.

    • Please note: we are not able to print these for you from your University’s website and upload them on your behalf. If you do not have this in English or Dutch, please make a short summary yourself.

  8. TSB Statistics checklist
    Please complete both pages of the TSB Statistics checklist as requested, and sign, date, and upload the document.

You're prepared to lead and participate in change- and innovation-oriented projects aiming to tackle societal challenges. In this program you learn to combine disciplines to address complex societal challenges from a cross-cultural and international comparative perspective. 

With this knowledge, you can think beyond country borders and the limits of one area of expertise. These skills are in great demand within companies, organizations and projects operating in international environments.

Some examples of our graduates' jobs:

  • Consultant in an international organization, connecting people in order to create the most competent team to solve complex problems.

  • Fundraiser finding solutions for poverty, or helping with introducing sustainable practices in supply chains.

  • Project manager making projects run smoothly to produce the best possible results.

Alumni facts

  • 83% of our alumni find a job within 6 months after graduation

  • On average 4 months between graduation and first job

  • Gross salary per month:  €2652,-

Source: National Alumni Survey, 2020 | n=6