Societal Sciences for a Digital Society (Research Master) 24 months Postgraduate Program By Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

17,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

SociologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This Research Master's program prepares you to become a creative, critical, and skilled researcher in the field of computational social science. You'll learn to tackle real-world societal issues like diversity, fake news, cybersecurity, and AI governance using advanced data analysis methods, including digital ethnography, data mining, and text analysis.

The program emphasizes autonomy, allowing you to develop your own ideas and scholarly identity. You'll receive personalized attention from faculty and engage in hands-on research within the university's community. A full-time internship with organizations like the Red Cross, United Nations, or Accenture provides practical experience.

This Master’s program combines data methods with real-world applications, equipping you for a research career in academia or data-driven organizations. You’ll also build skills in communication, teamwork, and project management, all valuable in the job market. The program starts on 1 September.

Curriculum
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YOUTUBE: Why study Social Sciences for a Digital Society?

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This Research Master's program prepares you to become a creative, critical, and skilled researcher in the field of computational social science. You'll learn to tackle real-world societal issues like diversity, fake news, cybersecurity, and AI governance using advanced data analysis methods, including digital ethnography, data mining, and text analysis.

The program emphasizes autonomy, allowing you to develop your own ideas and scholarly identity. You'll receive personalized attention from faculty and engage in hands-on research within the university's community. A full-time internship with organizations like the Red Cross, United Nations, or Accenture provides practical experience.

This Master’s program combines data methods with real-world applications, equipping you for a research career in academia or data-driven organizations. You’ll also build skills in communication, teamwork, and project management, all valuable in the job market. The program starts on 1 September.

Curriculum
Future
Admissions

YOUTUBE: Why study Social Sciences for a Digital Society?

Admission Requirements

100+
3.3+
7+
The Research Master in Societal Resilience is a selective programme. Selection is based on academic results, the relevance of your prior education, knowledge of (social science) research methodology, motivation, work experience, previously written academic work and contact information of 2 references. To successfully follow the Research Master in Societal Resilience, you need to have sufficient knowledge of  research methods at the level and load of an academic Social Science Bachelor’s programme. To gain admission to the Master's programme, you must hold a Bachelor’s degree in social or behavioural sciences, completed with a GPA of at least 7.5 (Dutch grading system; equivalent to GPA 3.3) or the international equivalent.

2 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic Students

15,510 EUR
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International Students

17,000 EUR
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