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This programme is mainly taught in Dutch.
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In order to obtain the degree of Master of Science in Sociology the student
- should be enrolled for the programme in question under a diploma contract or under an exam contract to obtain a diploma
- should have taken all the exams that the programme encompasses
- should previously have registered for the programme with the examination board.
- should have acquired at least 60 ECTS-credits
The programme consists of 60 ECTS-credits.
In a model academic year, the student takes between 54 and 66 ECTS-credits.
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Direct: bachelor of sociology, communication studies, political sciences, social and economic sciences
With preparatory programme: other academic bachelors in humanities
With bridging programme: professional bachelor of social work, public safety, applied psychology, orthopaedagogics, family studies or nursing
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The master of sociology has a profound knowledge of contemporary social problems, the theories behind them and their policy context.
The master of sociology has a refined knowledge of analytical methods to research social problems as well as the policy on them.
The master of sociology can clearly explain social problem definitions in sociological terms, translate them into sociological research questions, derive hypotheses and provide a solid theoretical basis for them.
The master of sociology can quickly and efficiently find and synthesize relevant sociological literature on a certain theme.
The master of sociology can choose the appropriate sociological method for a given formulation of a problem.
The master of sociology can gather, process, analyze and critically interpret sophisticated qualitative and quantitative data.
The master of sociology can make a clear oral and written report on research results at a Master level which means that it could be published in a scientific magazine.
The master of sociology can actively participate in scientific meetings through oral and written interventions.
The master of sociology has general academic skills (such as logical thinking, taking an appropriate research distance, analytical thinking and arguing) and can easily apply these in any organisational context.
The master of sociology can paint a clear picture of different options that a changing organization can choose from.
The master of sociology can form an expert opinion about dormant social and organisational problems and policy solutions which he/she is confronted with.
The master of sociology can distinguish the ethical dimension of a social problem and and is able to reflect upon it and give advice on it.
The master of sociology can translate the results of scientific research in practical policy recommendations and estimate and consider the consequences of policy decisions.
The master of sociology is capable of efficient and pleasant leadership and of working in a team while keeping an open mind for other people’s different opinions, and complementing these with personal insights.
The master of sociology can report and present research results clearly using contemporary technological tools and adapted to the target audience (academic world, policy makers, field workers, the general public, ….)
The master of sociology is aware of and deals appropriately with the fact that our society is imbedded in an international context, directly (our multicultural society as well as regionalisation and Europeanisation) and indirectly (social and economic globalisation effects here and elsewhere in the world).
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Further studies with direct access
Master of Governance and Development, International Relations and Diplomacy, Development Evaluation and Management, Globalisation and Development, Transport and Maritime Management, Management and Policy of Health Care; Statistical Data Analysis
Specific teacher training
Further studies with conditional access
Master of Theatre Studies, European Politics and Policies, European Urban Cultures, Quantitative Analysis in the Social Sciences, Social Policy Analysis, Bioethics, European Social Security, Linguistics and Literature, Social Law, Tourism
Erasmus Mundus: Master of Bioethics
European Master in Human Rights and Democratisation
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A student’s final result is a weighted average of the exam results the student has obtained for all the programme components of his/her training programme. In calculating the final result, the credits corresponding to the various programme components are used for weighting the results obtained for those components.
The final result is expressed as an integer out of 100.
A student whose final result is less than 50 out of 100 can never be declared successful.
A student is successful for the training programme if he/she has obtained credits for all the programme components in his/her training programme.
For more information see the Education and Examination regulation.
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