Open evening
International Sociology

Open evening: International bachelor of Sociology
Welcome!
Inge Sieben Wouter KwintPeter Achterberg

1. What is Sociology?
2. What is the bachelor program International Sociology in Tilburg?
3. What are your options after the bachelor International Sociology?
4. Why International Sociology in Tilburg?
5. Need more information?
Content

What is Sociology?

Sociology: Understanding Society
1. Sociologists look at societal problems and trends with a scientific
perspective
2. Sociologists study social impacts on individual behaviour

• Which groups of refugees integrate more and why?
• Did opinions about freedom of speech change during the last decade?
• Which young men are more prone for radicalization?
• Why do people vote against their own interest?
• Does flexible work lead to polarization in the labour market?
• What are consequences of the Internet for social contacts?
Problems in society today

Sociology and science

Bachelor program
International Sociology
Tilburg University

Bachelor Sociology in Tilburg
• Offered in two languages:
• Sociologie: mens en samenleving
• International Sociology
• Choice out of 3 majors (specialisations):
• Grootstedelijke vraagstukken
• Culture in Comparative Perspective
• Social Risks in a Changing World

Year 1: base
Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4
Introduction to Sociology Political Science Sociological Themes
Contemporary
Sociological Theories
Social problems Research Methodology
Introduction to
Psychology
Social Problems in
Research
Academic Skills 1 Academic Skills 2 Introduction to Statistics
Economics for
International Students
Academic Skills 3
Courses in Sociology
Other disciplines
Academic and research skills

Three key questions in sociology
1. Social inequality ~ poverty, equal opportunities in education, …
2. Social cohesion ~ criminal behaviour, volunteering, …
3. Rationalisation ~ globalisation, secularisation, …
Course: Introduction to Sociology (block 1)

Year 2 and 3: specialisation
Grootstedelijke
vraagstukken
Culture in Comparative
Perspective
Social Risks in a
Changing World

Choice out of one of three majors:
• Four thematic courses
• More academic and research skills
• Sociological research project
• Internship (year 3)
• Bachelor thesis (year 3)
In year 3 lots of flexibility and choice
Year 2 and 3: specialisation
Minor
Other sociology major
Other discipline
Educational minor
Study abroad

• Diploma comparable to Dutch VWO diploma or HBO propedeuse
• English language proficiency
• Maths (comparable to 6 VWO)
No maths? Please have a look at:
http://tinyurl.com/mm784fy
Admission requirements International Sociology

Options after Bachelor program
International Sociology

• Master Sociology (1 year)
• Extended Master Sociology with internship (1,5 years)
• Research Master Social and Behavioral Sciences (2 years)
• Double Degree program with
• Trento (Italy; 2 years)
• UPF(Barcelona, Spain; 1,5 years)
• Master Labour Law and Employment Relations (1 year)
• Post-Master: Universitaire Lerarenopleiding
Maatschappijleer en Maatschappijwetenschappen (in Dutch; 1 year)
Master’s programs

Sociology in numbers
100%
Graduates within 4 years
100%
Finds a paid job within 3
months after graduating
88%
(Very) satisfied
with study program
€ 2168
Average gross income
Jobs:
- Information & communication: 29%
- Research: 14%
- Higher educational institutions: 14%
- Other educational institutions: 29%
- Other sector of industry: 14%

Career perspectives

Career perspectives

Why Sociology in Tilburg?

• Understanding Society: contribute to society
• Small-scale education: personal attention, commitment
• Excellent returns and guidance
• Many choices: follow your interests and ambitions
• Nice campus site: green and close to the city
• Large supply of nice and affordable student accommodation
• Brabant is 2nd largest economic region of the Netherlands
Why Sociology at Tilburg University?

Tilburg Student CityStudy association Versot
Active student life

A week in a student’s life

More information?

Sociology Tilburg University on social media

Do you have any questions? Ask our students and coordinator!
- Admission
- Study counseling
- Binding Study Advice (BSA)
- Exchange and Study Abroad
Location: Foyer Cobbenhagen building
Time: 19.00 – 20.00
Meet & Greet

You in three years time?

Thanks and
see you!