Population Studies
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Deze opleiding
| locatieGroningen |
| diplomaMSc |
| typeregulier, 60 EC |
| start1 februari, 1 september |
| taalvolledig English |
| opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd |
| accreditatiesNVAO |
| croho-code60658 |
| numerus fixusnee |
| honoursnee |
Essential to understanding population dynamics is the study of people’s demographic behaviour, such as birth, health, migration, and death. The master programme focuses on these demographic events, on how decision-making regarding these life events is influenced by the economic, societal, cultural, and geographical context, and on how these demographic events have an impact on population-level trends.
You will learn about:
* Contemporary population issues as population ageing, integration of migrants, health inequalities and global population growth
* Individual decision-making processes behind demographic events, such as family formation, residential choices and health care use
* Collecting and interpreting demographic data
* Methods and techniques to analyse demographic data: life tables, population projections, advanced statistical analysis, and qualitative research methods
* Population policies and intervention programmes
The field of Population Studies reflects on and deals with contemporary demographic topics and related societal issues. The study is simultaneously concrete and broad.
The Master in Population Studies is also interesting for mid-career professionals working at, for example, statistical offices or demographic departments of government agencies.
In addition to the one-year Master Population Studies, we also offer the two-year research master specialisation Population Studies and two double degree programmes: with the University of Cologne in Germany (Demography and Social Inequality) and with the Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, Spain (Social Demography).
Waarom aan de University of Groningen?
Studieprogramma
| periode | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Demographic Data and Analysis | 5 EC | ||||||||
Population, Health and Place | 5 EC | ||||||||
Qualitative Research for Policy & Practice | 5 EC | ||||||||
Migration, Families and Households | 5 EC | ||||||||
Population Projections & Sustainability | 5 EC | ||||||||
Optional Courses | 5 EC | ||||||||
Advanced Statistical Analysis | 5 EC | ||||||||
Optional Courses | 5 EC | ||||||||
Master's Thesis Population Studies | 20 EC | ||||||||
Onderwijs
| taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
|---|---|
| avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
| afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
computer exercise, individual assignment, literature study, research, research project, oral presentation, practicum, self study, tutorialstudy guidance
For any questions about your study planning, choice of study and personal circumstances that influence your study, you can contact the study advisors of the Faculty of Spatial Sciences. For more information, see https://www.rug.nl/frw/education/study-advice?lang=enToelating en kosten
startmomenten
aanmelding deadline : 15 januari 2025
collegegeld nog niet bekend
aanmelding deadline : 15 augustus 2024
wettelijk tarief : € 2530 (€1265 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 19900
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 20800
aanmelding deadline : 15 augustus 2025
collegegeld nog niet bekend
toelatingseisen
vooropleiding
If you are not directly admissible you can follow a pre-master programme. See more information in the pre-master guide: https://www.rug.nl/frw/education/pre-master
De stad
studievereniging
Ibn Battuta
Ibn Battuta is the Faculty Association of Spatial SciencesBecoming a member of Ibn Battuta means you can join the social drinks, foreign trips, lectures and all other activities organized by the Association. At these events you come into contact with students from all years, which is a great way to make friends that can last a lifetime! Ibn Battuta also organizes informative and career-focused activities. Our informative activities, such as lectures, In-Housedays and the Career Day will help you to orient on your future.
Keuzehulp
Studievergelijker
Population Studies
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 7 eerstejaars |
| 85% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
DDM Social Demography
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 7 eerstejaars |
| 85% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
DDM Demography and Social Inequality
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 7 eerstejaars |
| 85% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
Na de studie
- local planning and government offices (e.g. muncipality, GGD)
- (inter)national statistical offices (e.g. Statistics Netherlands, Eurostat)
- demographic and interdisciplinary research institutes (e.g. NIDI, PBL, Oranjewoud, SCP, RIVM)
- universities (e.g. RuG, Uva, UU, EUR, Tilburg, Wageningen, abroad)
- agencies of the United Nations Development Group (UNFPA)
- Non-governmental organizations (Healthnet TPO, doctors without borders)
- Private companies (e.g. as data manager or communication expert)
During the programme at the University of Groningen we offer support for your career preparation.
Throughout the year we offer support for practical career preparation and employability skills. Workshops are given about leadership, job interviews and how to present yourself. More information about the FSS Career Services.
See where our alumni end up in this graphic!
Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
Because of the interdisciplinary nature of the master programme, you are capable of reflecting on how the context in which we live affects individual demographic behaviour and leads to different population dynamics, which again has societal consequences. Individual demographic behaviour and population dynamics are crucial to understand because of their effects on the economy, the environment, social networks, social cohesion, health and healthcare, pension reforms and social security, family life and wellbeing. Governments, for example, use demographic knowledge in their policy-making, for planning purposes (schools, housing, health care) or to identify potential problems. Also, in international development cooperation, demographic information is crucial. Demographers have a good understanding of contemporary societal problems and issues that affect people in their daily life.
During the programme we offer support for your career preparation.
More information about the Careers Company
More information about the UG Career Services
See where our alumni end up in this graphic
Potentiële beroepen
Contact
Saskia Enuma, Reinier Schoep, Nienke HarteveldStudy Advisors Faculty of Spatial Sciences