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Sociology: Migration and Ethnic Studies – (M.Sc.)
University of Amsterdam
Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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| Application Deadline: | March 1 (Non‐Dutch diploma); April 1 (Dutch diploma) | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,713 ≈ € 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 | ||
Location of University of Amsterdam
International migration has become a topical issue in public, political and academic debates in Europe and elsewhere. The Migration and Ethnic Studies programme offers students insight in the different forms, causes and consequences of international migration. It gives particular attention to
- the impact of globalisation,
- the regulation of international migration by authorities at different levels
- and the responses of international migrants to changing opportunity structures.
This programme addresses issues of immigrant incorporation, assimilation and diversity in various social fields, including the labour market, education, politics and religion.
The programme takes an interdisciplinary approach to major contemporary concerns regarding migration, by using the perspectives from a variety of scientific disciplines. The combination of empirical studies and theoretical reflection provides the intellectual tools and skills that students need to analyse and deal with the complexities of migration in today's world.
For students interested in this field of study, we also offer a two-year Research Master’s.
Studying Migration and Ethnic Studies (MSc) at the University of Amsterdam
The changes taking place in contemporary Amsterdam embody many of the issues that are dealt with in Migration and Ethnic Studies. Many of the programme's lecturers are researchers at the UvA's Institute for Migration and Ethnic Studies (IMES), an interdisciplinary research institute which examines issues related to migration and integration from a comparative perspective.
The IMES houses a number of internationally respected scholars, whose work revolves around such issues as international mobility, political mobilization and the institutional design of multicultural democracies, public space, labor market participation and entrepeneurship, and life courses and generational change. Graduates of the Master are in an excellent position to apply to IMES's international, English-taught PhD programme.
Contents
This programme starts in September. The programme consists of several core courses (30 ECTS credits total) and an elective of 10 ECTS, preferably relevant to the topic of the thesis. The programme is concluded with a Master's thesis (20 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 (20 ECTS) is a report on research that focuses on a topic in the field of Migration and Ethnic Studies, in which theoretical insights and the analysis of empirical data are integrated. It is carried out by the students under the supervision of two faculty members. 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.
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
- Sociological theory and research methodologyAll 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 ECTS of sociological theory is expected to be taken in the field of migration and ethnic studies.
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.
- Bachelor's degreeStudents who have obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology can be admitted to the programme, provided that they have completed 6 ECTS in the field of migration and ethnic studies.
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.
English language proficiency
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 or who have obtained their Bachelor’s degree in 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.
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
Depending on the courses and thesis topic chosen by the student, students of the Master's programme in Migration and Ethnic Studies either receive a Master's degree in Sociology (Sociologie) or in Social Anthropology and Sociology of Non-western Societies (Culturele antropologie en sociologie der niet-westerse samenlevingen). The quality of these Master's degrees has been accredited by the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO). This means that upon successful completion of the Ma
Funding details
Huygens scholarship
The Dutch government has allocated a vast amount for excellent students coming to the Netherlands under the HSP Huygens Programme. The Nuffic is administrating the Huygens scholarship. Please find all all necessary information about application and selection on their website.
! The Faculty deadline for receiving Huygens scholarship requests is: 31 December 2010. On the online application form please mention the Huygens scholarship request by thicking the relevant box.
The International Office will make a first selection of most excellent students. For this students we will write a nomination letter. Applicants that are part of this selection will receive the nomination letter by e-mail before 1 February 2011 which is the Nuffic deadline for application.
Amsterdam Merit Scholarship
The Faculty of Economics and Business provides a limited number of scholarships for excellent students in the Master's programmes. There is no fixed number of available scholarships. The actual number will be determined by the amount that will be allocated to the Faculty.
Selection procedure
1) Applicants should write an AMS motivation letter (tell us in not more than 300 words your motivation to get the scholarship).
2) Applicants should upload the AMS digital motivation letter to their online application for the MSc programme before March 1st 2011.
3) Before the end of May 2011 we will inform all applicants about the results by e-mail.
Ahold Scholarship Programme
Ahold, an international food retailing group based in the Netherlands offers scholarships for non-EU students in the MSc in Accountancy and Control programme. Applicants should have an outstanding academic record and have special interest in retail and the intention to work and live in the USA or Europe after graduation. All non-EU applicants accepted to the MSc in Accountancy and Control programme will receive supplementary information on this Scholarship.
Colfuturo Scholarship
Students from Columbia can apply for this scholarship through their website.
Ford Foundation Scholarship
Scholarships are provided for students from a selection of countries worldwide. For more information see the Nuffic website.
Netherlands Fellowship Programmes
This programme provides funding for women and members of priority groups or marginalized regions. For more information see the Nuffic website.
Other scholarships
Further information on scholarships can be obtained from Nuffic, please refer to their website. Click on the link 'Grantfinder' to search for Dutch scholarships for foreign students.
Studentgrant
In certain cases it is possible for EU students to receive a monthly studentgrant from the Dutch government (i.e. IB Group). Please check their website for further information.
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