Overview
The Sociology programme of the University of Amsterdam is a three-year full-time degree programme of 180 ECTS, with an average study load of 40 hours a week. In your first year you will have about eight hours of lectures and six hours of tutorial groups per week; the remaining time will be devoted to reading literature, doing research and writing papers and essays.
Is Sociology for you?
Are you interested in society, in how people live together, and in the causes and consequences of their behaviour? Then Sociology is definitely for you.
Various themes are addressed, such as: migration, inequality, sexuality, discrimination, healthcare, the labour market, education, urban problems and globalisation.
After graduation
During your bachelor you gain insight into pressing social issues, and you learn to improve them with your own policy solutions. A perfect preparation for the labour market! Society is always in need for sociologists, because they have the knowledge and skills to deal successfully with social problems we are facing today.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Sociological Theory: Social Interactions and Interdependencies
- Social Research Methodology
- Statistics
- Evolution of Humankind
- Sociological Theory: Power, Culture, Identity
- Philosophy of social science
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
Disciplines
Sociology View 17 other Bachelors in Sociology in NetherlandsWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Students applying for one of our Bachelor’s programmes should hold a Dutch VWO diploma, a HBO propedeuse or a foreign diploma that is equivalent to one of these diplomas. If you have foreign credentials, mathematics and English should be included in your final examination or attended until the last year of your secondary education.
- The starting level of a regular study programme at Dutch universities is comparable to that of other Western European countries, but it is generally higher than in most countries outside Western Europe.
- Students must be able to read textbooks, understand lectures, take part in classroom discussions and undertake written work in English. Applicants are therefore required to submit proof of sufficient proficiency in English (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): level C1).
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents16670 EUR / year≈ 16670 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals2695 EUR / year≈ 2695 EUR / year
Living costs
Amsterdam
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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