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Sociology: Gender, Sexuality and Society – (M.Sc.)
University of Amsterdam
Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: March (non-EEA: March). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,771 ≈ € 12,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Amsterdam / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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Gender, Sexuality and Society offers students the opportunity to enhance their understanding of gender and sexual differences between groups and persons in an era of globalisation and migration.
The range of characteristics and roles attributed to women and men, i.e. gender identities, and the sexual attributions being made, i.e. gay, lesbian, straight, etc. are grounded in ethnic and religious identities, age and class categories, access to political power and so on. These result in gender and sexual distinctions that give rise to different experiences and entitlements in civil society and citizenship. The Gender, Sexuality and Society programme offers students the opportunity to enhance their understanding of the gender and sexual differences between groups and persons in an era of globalisation and transnational migration. During this programme, students will systematically address structurally embedded norms concerning gender relations and sexual behaviour, together with other analytical variables such as class, ethnicity, religion, age and politics. The programme offers students an interdisciplinary approach to some of the main concerns of our time.
Contents
This programme starts in September.
The programme (60 ECTS) starts with a theory course in Sociological Perspectives and a Thematic Core Course which is part of the track. The students furthermore follow an elective, preferably relevant to the topic of the thesis. The first semester ends with an intensive Winter School in methods. Different courses are offered in both quantitative and qualitative methodoloy. In the second semester, students start with a second elective and a thesis seminar in which they will write their research proposal. Throughout the academic year students are enrolled for a lecture series, preparing students for the labour market.
The programme is concluded with a Master's thesis (23 ECTS). Fulfilling the requirements should take one year of full-time study.
Students who need to complete a preparatory programme will require more time, the amount of which will depend on the extra requirements to be fulfilled.
Thesis
The Master's thesis (23 ECTS) is a report on research that focuses on a topic in the field of Gender, Sexuality and Society, in which theoretical insights and the analysis of empirical data are integrated. It is carried out by the students under the supervision of one faculty member. The subject of the thesis is to be mutually agreed upon by the student and the academic adviser. The thesis should be between 16,000 and 24,000 words.
Degree requirements
The Master of Science degree is awarded upon completion of 60 ECTS, including all required courses in the curriculum and a written Master's thesis, which is based on an independent research project.
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Requirements
Previous education: Students who have obtained a Bachelor's degree in Sociology can be admitted to the programme, provided that they have completed 6 EC in the field of gender and/or sexuality. Students with an academic Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a social sciences discipline closely related to the programme (including economics and psychology) are invited to apply, provided that they meet the entry requirements as specified. International diplomas are evaluated on the basis of advice from professional diploma evaluators. The minimum level of the diploma should be equivalent to three years of Dutch university education. Candidates with a related but slightly less optimal academic Bachelor's degree may be admitted provided they complete a preparatory semester in social sciences and/or an intensive research methodology module first. For more information on application and admission, please visit our website.
Additional subject: All applicants are expected to have a solid basis in the field of sociological theory and social sciences research methodology, evenly distributed across (an equivalent of) 60 ECTS at least, earned during previous study. At least (an equivalent of) 6 EC of sociological theory is expected to be taken in the field of gender and sexuality.
Language test: All students must be able to read textbooks, understand lectures, take part in classroom discussions and undertake written work in English. All applicants who are nationals of countries other than the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland or New Zealand are required to submit an English test score that meets specific requirements. Inability to do so will prevent enrollment. Applicants of the College of Social Sciences (CSW) of the University of Amsterdam who have successfully completed the CSW course in Academic English or have obtained a sufficient level during the entrance test of the course, are exempted from submitting an English language test score. For more information, please visit our website.
Additional language requirements:
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL paper based: 575
- TOEFL computer based: 232
- TOEFL internet based: 90
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 A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 232 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Funding details
Scholarships / Grants:
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The University of Amsterdam:
The University of Amsterdam provides a limited number of full and partial scholarships for excellent students from outside the European Economic Area. The Amsterdam Merit Scholarships have specifically been designed to offer talented, ambitious and dedicated students the opportunity to pursue a Mast
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Loans are no longer being made under this program. All new loans will be made under the Direct Loan program.
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