Research Master in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Become a research expert in the social and behavioral sciences. Delve into the individual's behavior in different social contexts (e.g., peers, family, groups, social networks) and specialize with a minor in Social Psychology, Organization Studies, Sociology, or Methodology and Statistics. This program is an excellent preparation for a PhD.
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Times Higher Education Subject Ranking, 2019
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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 context.
- Specialize in your research area of interest with a minor in Social Psychology, Organization Studies, Sociology, or Methodology and Statistics.
- Taught and supervised by renowned scholars and researchers, you become involved in their hands on research, participating in innovative projects and internships.
- The best guidance a talented young researcher in social sciences can get. A maximum of 30 students with diverse academic and cultural backgrounds ensuring both diversity and excellent guidance.
Typical courses are:
- Interpersonal Behavior
- Organizations and Groups
- Survey Research and Psychometrics
- Multivariate Analysis including Multilevel Models
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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 in academia. Graduates have secured high-level research positions at universities, governments, research institutes, and consulting organizations.
Some examples of our graduates' jobs:
- Researcher & lecturer at the University of Southampton
- Statistical consultant Educational Testing Service at Princeton NJ
- PhD Student at Universität Tübingen
Alumni facts
- The "Education and Labor Market" Research Center follows up Dutch students after they finish their education, and found that 94% of former students of researcher masters find a job within 1.5 years (source: http://www.kiesjestudie.nl).
- A recent report from the Dutch government found that more than 50% of the alumni of research masters secures a job as a PhD student (Source: Peaks in Sight, p. 9).
- Average number of months until first paid job: 2.3
- Finds a job within 6 months after graduation: 98%
- Would recommend this Master’s program to friends, family, or colleagues: 80%
Source: National Alumni Survey, 2016
Application and admission
This Master's program starts:
End of August
Best preparatory programs:
Academic Bachelor or Master in Psychology, Sociology, Organization Studies, Human Resource Studies or Leisure Studies.
Pre-Master's program:
Not available. But if you’re interested in the topic: the MSc programs Sociology, Organization Studies and Human Resource Studies do offer a Pre-Master’s program.
Tuition fees and scholarships
International students find all information about tuition fees and scholarships here.
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