Program overview

Main Subject

Ethnicity, Gender and Diversity

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Are you interested in issues of diversity, inequality and social justice? Become an expert in intersectional research and apply your knowledge to real-world challenges. Make a difference - start here!
Please note: this programme starts in September 2026. You can apply from October 2025.

Something for you?

Explore complex topics like diversity, inequalities and social justice through an intersectional and interdisciplinary lens.
Engage in interactive seminars and workshops, developing critical thinking and analytical skills.
Conduct research on real-world issues, with opportunities to (re)design and evaluate inclusive interventions.
Build a professional network and gain practical experience through serious gaming and assignments for organisations.
Choose your research topics and elective courses to align the study programme with your interests and career goals.

Program overview

Main Subject

Ethnicity, Gender and Diversity

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Are you interested in issues of diversity, inequality and social justice? Become an expert in intersectional research and apply your knowledge to real-world challenges. Make a difference - start here!
Please note: this programme starts in September 2026. You can apply from October 2025.

Something for you?

Explore complex topics like diversity, inequalities and social justice through an intersectional and interdisciplinary lens.
Engage in interactive seminars and workshops, developing critical thinking and analytical skills.
Conduct research on real-world issues, with opportunities to (re)design and evaluate inclusive interventions.
Build a professional network and gain practical experience through serious gaming and assignments for organisations.
Choose your research topics and elective courses to align the study programme with your interests and career goals.

Admission Requirements

TOEFL

100+

IELTS

7+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

185+

You are admissible if you have completed a Bachelor's degree from a Research University in the field of:

Social Sciences (e.g. Sociology, Anthropology, Communication Science, Pedagogical Sciences, Psychology etc.)
Humanities (e.g. Art History, Arts and Culture Studies, Communication and Information Sciences, History, Language and Culture, Media and Culture, Linguistics etc.)
Management Sciences (e.g. Political Science, Business Administration, Public Administration etc.)

and earned at least 20 ECTSs (or the equivalent) in courses from the field of:

Gender & Diversity Studies
Women's Studies
Sexuality Studies
Disability Studies
Migration Studies
Postcolonial Studies
Or a similar curriculum

These 20 ECs are to ensure that you have the foundational knowledge on which the Master's programme builds. The examination board will evaluate if your Bachelor's degree and 20 ECs meet the requirements.

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

Download Scholarship Guide

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Tuition fees
Undergraduate tuition fees for 2024/2025 are €2,530 for EU/EEA-students.

Deadlines
Applications for both Bachelor's and Master's programmes open up 1 October. The deadlines are as follows:

non-EU/EEA students: 1 April (final deadline, visa assistance)
EU/EEA students: 1 July (final deadline)
Exception: Bachelor's programmes with a Numerus Fixus (selection procedure): 15 January

Admission requirements for Bachelor's programmes
High school diploma
Your diploma must be equivalent to a Dutch VWO diploma or a higher-level diploma. Additional requirements may apply, for example, a diploma from an academic stream, a specific level/course, or a certificate in Mathematics.

Command of the English language
When applying for admission to an English-taught Bachelor’s or Master’s programme at Radboud University, you need to have sufficient command of the language. There are various ways to prove this, sometimes through your diploma or citizenship and in other cases through a language test certificate (TOEFL iBT, IELTS, Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)).

Read more about admission requirements for Bachelor’s programmes here.

Do you want to know whether you are eligible for one of our programmes? Do the e-check and find out in a matter of minutes!

Application procedure

To apply, fill in an online application form with an ID or passport, your high school diploma and a transcript of your grades.