Research Master in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Become a research expert on individual behavior in different social contexts (e.g., peers, organizations, and societies). You will study the central theme 'individual in social context' through four different disciplinary lenses, with one chosen as your track specialization: (1) Social Psychology, (2) Organization Studies, (3) Sociology, and (4) Methods and Statistics. This program is an excellent preparation for a PhD program.
QS Ranking, 2020
Sociology, Organization Studies, Social Psychology and Methods & Statistics
together in a cohort
Program and courses
Acquire extensive knowledge and research skills in the social and behavioral sciences, with many perspectives on the central theme: individual in social contexts.
- Specialize in your research area of interest with a track in Social Psychology, Organization Studies, Sociology, or Methods and Statistics.
- A thorough methodological and statistical education from renowned national and international academics.
- Apply your knowledge and research skills by participating in 4 in-house research traineeships and 1 international research traineeship.
- You will receive excellent personal guidance. There are more full-time professors than students. And no more than 30 students in a class, from different academic and cultural backgrounds.
Typical courses are:
- Multivariate Analysis including Multilevel Models
- Structural Equation Modelling and the Analysis of Longitudinal Data
- Experimental Research and Meta-Analysis
- Survey Research and Psychometrics
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Jenna Barret
Master's student"Overall, I think the program is challenging, but this also enables you to learn and develop many new skills, that will be beneficial for your future (career in) research."
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Anya Tonne
Master's student"Extensive training in statistics is complemented by a diverse theoretical curriculum, which gives a great methodological knowledge on how to conduct research independently. Also, small class-sizes allow us to discuss concepts in-depth and in a friendly atmosphere."
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Tea Kipshidze
Research Master’s student"My dream is to mount a Research Master’s program in my country, Georgia, as soon as I have finished my thesis (on methodology) and successfully complete my studies."
Career prospects
The Research Master in Social and Behavioral Sciences is an excellent preparation for a career both inside and outside academia. Graduates have secured high-level (research) positions at universities, governments, research institutes, and consulting organizations.
Some examples of our graduates' jobs:
- PhD student (Universität Tübingen, KU Leuven, Stanford University, Tilburg University)
- Data scientist at CentERdata
- HR data analyst
Alumni facts
- Average number of months until first paid job: 1.50
- Finds a job within 3 months after graduation: 100%
- Would recommend this Master’s program to friends, family, or colleagues: 100%
Source: National Alumni Survey, 2019 | n=2
Application and admission
This Master's program starts:
End of August
Best preparatory programs:
Academic Bachelor or Master in Psychology, Sociology, Organization Studies or Human Resource Studies.
Pre-Master's program:
The Research Master in Social and Behavioral Sciences does not offer its own Pre-Master’s program. However, you can become eligible for admission to the Research Master in Social and Behavioral Sciences when you successfully complete one of the following Pre-Master’s programs of the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences: Pre-Master in Sociology, Organization Studies or Human Resource Studies.
Please note that the other admission requirements and application procedure still apply.
Tuition fees and scholarships
International students find all information about tuition fees and scholarships here.
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Interested in the Research Master in Social and Behavioral Sciences?
Do you have:
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the ambitions for an intellectual challenge
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strong critical and analytical abilities
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an interest in and experience with doing research
Then check your eligibility and the deadlines for application.