Social Sciences Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)

Overview

The Social Sciences BSc program from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) key facts:

Diversity is the name of the game - in the world and in this bachelor. Together with students from all over the world, you’ll acquire different perspectives, in two contrasting cities. At Ghent University and the Vrije Universiteit Brussel.

A broad foundation in sociology, political science and communication studies, during which you’ll master key research methods, such as statistical analysis, interviewing, participant observation and content analysis. Plus a wide range of problem-solving skills. In theory and in practice. 

You will spend the first two years together with all students. In year three, you choose the discipline in which you are keen to specialise: Sociology, Communication Studies or Political Sciences. These are also the specialisations from which you can choose to explore further in a master's program.

• You benefit from a truly problem-centred curriculum, in which theory and practice are combined.
• You enjoy a refreshing and valuable interdisciplinary approach, giving the opportunity to discover complex social, political and communication matters from many angles.
• You experience the best of both worlds: cosmopolitan Brussels and beautiful Ghent. You benefit from being a student at two universities. Armed with two student cards, you can make use of the sports facilities, libraries, student restaurants in both places. Not to mention twice as many opportunities for an exciting nightlife. The two cities are well connected by train, so you can also enjoy cultural activities wherever you fancy.

Accreditation

All degree programs offered by VUB are accredited by the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO), ensuring that they meet the highest predefined quality standards. Alongside this official quality control system, VUB has an internal Quality Control Commission in charge of permanently monitoring the quality of education.