Degree from a Dutch research university

The Admissions Committee strives to admit around 20 suitable applicants per year. This Master’s programme has the following entry requirements:
 

1. An academic Bachelor's degree in Social or Behavioural Sciences (for instance Interdisciplinary Social Science, Sociology, Cultural Anthropology, or Psychology). Or a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Political Sciences, International Relations, Public Administration, or Geography. 
    
2. A minimum average grade of 7.5. Students with an average grade between 7.0 and 7.5 will also be considered for admission, if they can compensate for this lower average with other capacities they possess. It is for the Admissions Committee to decide if the compensation will suffice. 
    
3. Sufficient academic knowledge and skills in methods and statistics (please consult this document for specific requirements).
    
4. Sufficient command of the English language.
   Please note that as a graduate from a Dutch Research University you do not have to fulfil any extra language requirements for this programme.
    
5. Motivation that fits the aim of this programme.

Unsure if you qualify for admission?

In order to properly assess whether you qualify for admission, it is important that we have the right information. It is therefore necessary that you apply through the regular admission procedure and submit the required documents. The Admissions Committee will look into your qualifications for admission and you will receive notification in the form of a letter of (non-, conditional or unconditional) acceptance.

This Master's programme is selective and does not offer a pre-Master's programme for students with an academic Bachelor's degree who do not meet the entry requirements.

If you have an hbo-degree, please select ‘degree from a Dutch university of applied sciences’ for more information about admission to this programme.

The following documents must be uploaded before the deadline:

• Diploma or DUO extract (if graduated).

• Transcript from OSIRIS (for Utrecht University students) or certified transcript (for students from other Dutch research universities).
  A certified transcript must include courses, grades, GPA and a stamp/signature of the institute.

• An overview of courses yet to be completed (when you have not yet obtained your diploma).

• Motivation statement in English.

• Curriculum vitae / resume in English.

• Checklist Methods and Statistics and syllabi of all the courses you list on this Checklist. (Not required for all. Please check the form for details.)

• Contact details of one referee. Please ensure your referees fill in the required form prior to the application deadline. This is not required for students with a Bachelor's or Master's degree from Utrecht University.