Pre-Master's program Health, Wellbeing and Society
Admission to the track Health, Wellbeing and Society of the MSc Sociology is possible after finishing the Pre-Master’s program in Sociology. The information below is about the Pre-Master’s programs in Sociology. The Pre-Master’s program in Sociology is designed for (1) Dutch students with a relevant Dutch HBO degree, and (2) Dutch and international students with a university degree that does not entirely meet the admission requirements of the Master's program.
Pre-Master's program
For Dutch HBO graduates
The Pre-Master's program for Dutch HBO graduates builds on the practice-oriented knowledge you acquired during your Bachelor's by enhancing your theoretical knowledge as well as your capacity for conceptual thinking.
This half-year Pre-Master’s program (30 ECTS) has two intake moments. The first runs from the end of August until January . The second runs from the end of January until June .
After finishing the program with good results, you can start with:
the 1-year Master's Program in Sociology at the end of January or at the end of August next academic year.
the 1-year ‘Health, Wellbeing and Society track’ of the MSc Sociology at the end of January or at the end of August next academic year.
To be eligible for this Pre-Master's program, you must have completed a Dutch HBO-Bachelor's program that gives direct access to the Pre-Master's program. Please note: only Dutch HBO graduates can apply directly to the Pre-Master's Program in Human Resource Studies. International students must apply for the Master’s program.
For Dutch WO bachelor graduates and international students
Tilburg University offers a Pre-Master’s program designed for students with a university Bachelor's degree - national or international - that does not entirely meet the entry requirements of the Master's program in Sociology.
After finishing the program with good results, you can start with
the 1-year Master's Program in Sociology at the end of January or at the end of August next academic year.
the 1-year ‘Health, Wellbeing and Society track’ of the MSc Sociology at the end of January or at the end of August next academic year.
Effective August 30, 2021, all education will take place on campus, the COVID-19 situation permitting. Of course, we will always maintain in a safe environment for our students and staff. We therefore ask ourstudents to prepare for on-campus education. Please note that some online learning activities may be offered as well.
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