Research Master in Social and Behavioral Sciences 24 months Postgraduate Program By Tilburg University |Top Universities
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Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

14,900 EURTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

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Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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: Social Psychology, Organization Studies, Sociology, and Methods and Statistics. This program is excellent preparation for a PhD program.

Acquire extensive knowledge and research skills in the social and behavioral sciences, with many perspectives on the central theme: individual in social contexts.

  • This Research Master is unique in the Netherlands
  • Personalize your educational experience by choosing one of the four tracks, selecting your own supervisors, research topics and internal and international traineeships based on your personal interests and learning goals. 
  • A thorough methodological and statistical education from renowned national and international academics, preparing you for job opportunities in science, such as PhD posisitions or applied research. 
  • Small scale and interactive education with individual guidance. There are more full-time professors than students. And no more than 30 students in a class, from different academic and cultural backgrounds.
  • Write two scientific papers as part of the curriculum.
  • Become part of an ambitious and international group of students and experience the real 'cohort' feeling.
  • Apply your knowledge and research skills by participating in four in-house research traineeships and 1 international research traineeship.

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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: Social Psychology, Organization Studies, Sociology, and Methods and Statistics. This program is excellent preparation for a PhD program.

Acquire extensive knowledge and research skills in the social and behavioral sciences, with many perspectives on the central theme: individual in social contexts.

  • This Research Master is unique in the Netherlands
  • Personalize your educational experience by choosing one of the four tracks, selecting your own supervisors, research topics and internal and international traineeships based on your personal interests and learning goals. 
  • A thorough methodological and statistical education from renowned national and international academics, preparing you for job opportunities in science, such as PhD posisitions or applied research. 
  • Small scale and interactive education with individual guidance. There are more full-time professors than students. And no more than 30 students in a class, from different academic and cultural backgrounds.
  • Write two scientific papers as part of the curriculum.
  • Become part of an ambitious and international group of students and experience the real 'cohort' feeling.
  • Apply your knowledge and research skills by participating in four in-house research traineeships and 1 international research traineeship.

Admission Requirements

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To be admitted to our Research Master's program in Social and Behavioral Sciences, you must have the following academic background: A Bachelor's and/or a Master's degree in a relevant discipline, such as: psychology, sociology, organizational sciences, or human resources; An average grade of 75% for courses in the last two years of your Bachelor’s program (or in your Master’s program, if applicable); A sufficient academic background in research methodology and statistics; and Strong motivation, excellent skills and talent for carrying out scientific research, which you should demonstrate in your motivation letter and other application documents.

2 Years
Aug

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition Fee

Domestic Students

14,900 EUR
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International Students

14,900 EUR
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