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Methodology and Statistics of Behavioural and Social Sciences – (M.Sc.)
Utrecht University
Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: March (non-EEA: March). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,713 ≈ € 14,400 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Utrecht / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Utrecht University
The Masters in Methodology and Statistics familiarises you with issues of research design and data collection, analysis methods and statistical tools as applied to behavioural and social sciences.
The field of methodology and statistics is by its nature interdisciplinary, as it relates to all fields of behavioural and social research. Social science methodology concentrates on central issues in research design and data collection, with the aim of improving the quality of empirical research. In addition, the complex theories and research designs currently used call for advanced analysis methods, which in turn require mastery of the statistical foundations of these methods, and training in their skilled use. Finally, there are strong interconnections between methodology and statistics. Modern social and behavioural research uses highly advanced quantitative methods, while, at the same time, no amount of statistics can compensate for fundamental flaws in a study's design or data collection. In the Keuzegids 2011 Masters this research master is the best in the category Psychology - Research Masters. Looking for more information? On you will find more information on the study programme, on where our alumni start their professional careers and much more.
Contents
Types of teaching (in year 1):
- theory: 0%
- practice: 0%
- self study: 0%
Programme internationalization:
- Studying abroad is optional.
- The percentage of foreign students: 20%
This programme has a workload of 120 ECTS.
Courses:
Advanced survey methodology(0 ECTS):
Course type: internship
This course is given in year 1
This course is discouraged to apply to.
Multivariate statistics(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Fundamentals of statistics(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Statistical programming with R(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Categorical data analysis and psychometrics(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Introduction in multilevel and structural equation modelling(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Advanced designs and statistical consultation in behavioural and social sciences(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Bayesian statistics and imputation techniques(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Electives(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Traineeship(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Research seminar I(15 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Research seminar II(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Masterâs thesis(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Advanced survey methodology(22.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
For this programme a numerus fixus of 15 applies.
Knowledge minimum: This research master programme has a statistical entrance requirement, which entails the following: (i) a basic course in introductory statistics including topics such: univariate descriptive statistics, correlation, univariate regression, one-way analysis of variance (both descriptive and inferential) and a basic course in the methodology of behavioural and/or social science research (experimentation, surveys, observational studies); (ii) knowledge of multivariate analysis tools such as factor analysis, reliability, multiple regression, analysis of variance, dummy variables; (iii) hands on experience with the tools just mentioned (for example, experience with SPSS). In total, it is expected that students have followed courses for about 20 ECTS. If either (ii) or (iii) is (partly) lacking, this can be remedied in a course of multivariate analysis offered by the Summer School of Utrecht University.
Written request: We ask for a motivational letter including curriculum vitae, and two reference letters.
Grade average: We ask for a GPA of 3.4. Students with a GPA between 3.0 and 3.4 may be eligible and will have a chance of being selected if their previous studies fit well within the programme, according to the programmeâs admissions committee.
Additional language requirements:
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B1
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- IELTS writing: 6
- TOEFL internet based: 93
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 93 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Funding details
Scholarships / Grants:
Utrecht University:
The Utrecht Excellence Scholarship offers a number of highly talented prospective, non-Dutch students the opportunity to pursue a degree in a selected number of fields at Utrecht University.
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Sylff:
The Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (Sylff), is a fellowship program to support students pursuing graduate studies in humanities and social sciences disciplines.
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Nuffic:
The NFP is for mid-career professionals who are nationals of and working and living in one of the NFP countries. NFPs are fellowship programmes designed to promote capacity building within organizations in 60 developing countries by providing training and education to their mid-career staff members.
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Neso Indonesia:
StuNed Scholarships for Master studies, short courses and customized training programmes are available for Indonesian professionals with at least two years work experience in a development-related organization.
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