Demography and Social Inequality

The Double Master's Programme in Demography and Social Inequality gives first-class students the opportunity to benefit from the outstanding expertise of two top-ranking universities. Participants of the programme spend one year studying at each university and graduate with two master's degrees: a Master of Sciences in Sociology and Social Research issued by the University of Cologne and a Master of Science in Population Studies issued by the University of Groningen in the Netherlands.  The international master's programme focuses on demographic change, population dynamics and the challenges faced by modern societies due to increasing life expectancy, decreasing birth rates and migration. Students will learn to apply advanced social research methods and data analysis, providing necessary tools to deal with current issues such as ageing, social inequality, family, integration and education, among others. Students will have the possibility of acquiring in-depth knowledge of these topics and developing interdisciplinary research skills.

Accreditation: NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

Bachelor final grade equivalent to at least 2.7 (German grading system)

Other requirements

1. gemiddeld cijfer Bachelor final grade equivalent to at least 2.7 (German grading system)
2. minimum kennis (ISPAC: overige vereisten) Very good intercultural and social skills
3. taaltoets cijfer Proof of sufficient language skills in English of at least C1 (CEFR) or equivalent (TOEFL min. ibt 100; IELTS min. 7.0; Cambridge CAE (B) or CPE (C))
4. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) An excellent bachelor's degree with at least 30 ECTS in Sociology and strong proficiency in quantitative methods in Social Sciences or Empirical Social Research and in Statistics
5. werkervaring (ISPAC: vereiste werkervaring) Relevant practical experience is desirable
6. schriftelijk verzoek Letter of motivation in English explaining the reasons for applying to the Double Master's Programme (1-2 pages)