Deze opleiding
| locatieNijmegen |
| diplomaMSc |
| typeonderzoek, 120 EC |
| start1 september |
| taalvolledig English |
| opleidingsduur2 jaar voltijd |
| accreditatiesNVAO |
| croho-code60132 |
| numerus fixusnee |
| honoursheeft honours track |
You'll learn how to translate social problems into empirical research questions and you will be trained in applying diverse theoretical approaches, research designs, data-collections and analyses to get the best possible answer.
Waarom aan de Radboud University Nijmegen?
This programme is linked to the Radboud Social Cultural Research (Radboud SCR) who offer an excellent research environment and have extensive social science databases that students are free to use. Moreover, you will write several scientific journal papers which will not only give you plenty of practice but will also give you a good academic research portfolio that you can use when applying for research positions. You will be given your own workplace (equipped with a computer) in a room with your fellow students to enhance solidarity. Every student also receives personal guidance and supervision.
Studieprogramma
In the core of the programme, you will get familiar with the theories and methodological approaches that bind the different social science disciplines.
By choosing one of the tracks below, you will deepen your knowledge in an area that best matches your interests. The tracks have different theoretical and methodological focuses. All students have the possibility to further personalise their programme through elective courses or an (international) internship.
- Comparative Sociological Research: Questions regarding cohesion and inequality; has a focus on cohesion and inequality in Western societies and on quantitative research methods.
- Comparative Anthropological and Development Studies Research: Questions regarding Cultural Diversity and Inequality; focuses on cultural diversity and inequality in non-Western societies and on qualitative research methods.
- Comparative Political Research: Questions regarding political representation, conflict and inequality, focuses on political institutions and actors, in (non-)democracies and on quantitative and qualitative research methods.
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Comparative Social Questions | 3 EC | ||||||||
Theoretical Approaches to Comparative Politics: Between Structure and Agency (Track: Comparative Political Research) keuzevak | 6 EC | ||||||||
Multilevel Regression Analysis | 3 EC | ||||||||
Comparative Methodology | 3 EC | ||||||||
Electives keuzevak | 12 EC | ||||||||
Radicalization (Track: Comparative Sociological Research) | 6 EC | ||||||||
Multiple Regression Analysis A (Track Comparative Anthropological Research) | 3 EC | ||||||||
Contemporary Theory of Societies and Change (Track Comparative Anthropological Research) keuzevak | 6 EC | ||||||||
Advanced Research Methods | 3 EC | ||||||||
Comparative research project | 12 EC | ||||||||
Comparative Sociological Research (Track: Comparative Sociological Research) | 6 EC | ||||||||
Panel Regression Analysis (Track: Comparative Sociological Research & Comparative Political Research) | 3 EC | ||||||||
From Scoping Review to Research Proposal(Track: Comparative Anthropological Research and Comparitive Political Research) keuzevak | 3 EC | ||||||||
Interdisciplinary Research in Practice | 6 EC | ||||||||
Institutions and revolutions keuzevak | 6 EC | ||||||||
Comparative Anthropological Research | 6 EC | ||||||||
Structural Equation Modeling (Track: Comparative Sociological Research) | 3 EC | ||||||||
Doing Qualitative Research and Analysis (Track: Comparative Anthropological Research) | 6 EC | ||||||||
Political Sociology (Track: Comparative Political Research) keuzevak | 6 EC | ||||||||
| periode | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Grassroots initiatives (Track: Comparative Anthropological Research) | 6 EC | ||||||||
Diversity in Organisations | 6 EC | ||||||||
Electives or (international) internship | 12 EC | ||||||||
Social Networks (Track: Comparative Sociological Research) | 6 EC | ||||||||
Research Proposal | 6 EC | ||||||||
Master's Thesis afstuderen | 30 EC | ||||||||
specialisaties
specialisatie Comparative Sociological Research
Questions regarding cohesion and inequality; has a focus on cohesion and inequality in Western societies and on quantitative research methods.
specialisatie Comparative Anthropological and Development Studies Research
Questions regarding Cultural Diversity and Inequality; focuses on cultural diversity and inequality in non-Western societies and on qualitative research methods.
specialisatie Comparative Political Research
Questions regarding political representation, conflict and inequality, focuses on political institutions and actors, in (non-)democracies and on quantitative and qualitative research methods.
In this track, you gain insight into how inequalities, social and cultural diversity shape political interests, conflicts and power. Politics is much more than just elections; it's also about interest groups such as trade unions, grass roots mobilisation, social movements, protests and revolutions. How do social cleavages create conflicting political interests, and how do political actors respond to this? How do institutions enable and constrain political actors, and when do they succeed or fail in creating change? You will learn how to address such questions through rigorous, theory-driven empirical research.
Onderwijs
| taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
|---|---|
| avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
| afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
group assignment, home study, individual assignment, lecture, literature study, research, research project, research proposal, self study, thesis, working groupobjectives
At the core of the interdisciplinary programme lies an interest in the historical, social-political and cultural processes that shape societies. You will be trained in multidisciplinary theory and advanced methods of social science. The programme will provide you the research skills to pursue a career in comparative societal research; in academia or in public institutions.study abroad
The second year offers students the opportunity for optional Master's courses (in total 12 EC), offered within or outside the department or even Radboud University. Students can also opt to do a research internship of 12 EC to experience the professional side of empirical research in practice. If you wish, you could take courses at a university abroad or do an internship outside of the Netherlands. Both the elective courses or internship need to be approved by the Examination Board.honours-/excellence program Disciplinary Honours Programme for Master's students
This programme gives you the chance to carry out a research project or internship at an internationally renowned laboratory or research institute.
Toelating en kosten
toelatingseisen
vooropleiding
A completed Bachelor's degree in Social and Cultural Science or closely related area
resumee
toelatingsgesprek
The department may ask for an interview (in-person or via Zoom/Skype) if additional information is required before you are selected for a place in the programme.
taaltoets
Foreign students: in order to take part in this programme, you need to have fluency in both written and spoken English.
reference letter
Applicants will need to send in two letters of recommendation by lectures or supervisors.
motivatiebrief
In this letter of motivation you should explain why you want to attend this programme and why you think you are suited for this programme.
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Potentiële beroepen
The programme provides an excellent basis for a scientific research career and attaining PhD positions.
Our graduates can also go on to have careers in relevant non-academic research and policy institutes like government ministries, Statistics Netherlands (CBS), The Netherlands Institute for Social Research (SCP) and The Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement (NSCR) and foreign equivalents.
