Behavioural and Social Sciences

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The two years Research Master's programme prepares you for a career in science and is part of the Graduate School of Behavioural and Social Sciences. The degree focuses on theory-guided analysis of empirical data and generalizable explanations of both human behaviour and social phenomena. As a student of this programme, you will specialize in one of the following areas: * Social and Organizational Psychology * Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology * Sociology * Education and Development * Psychometrics and Statistics With your supervisor, you will determine the focus of your programme to suit your ambitions, talents and interests. The two-year degree includes a traineeship and a Master's thesis project. You may extend this Master's thesis project to a proposal for a PhD programme. The Research Master also includes a general course that provides an overview of research within the Graduate School of Behavioural and Social Sciences.

Instruction modes

literature study, oral presentation, research, research project, traineeship, research proposal, tutorial, lecture, working group, group assignment, group discussion, poster presentation, individual assignment, self study, seminar

Accreditation: NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

Students who apply for the programme may be invited for a meeting with the Admission Board to provide additional information about their motives and aspirations to enter the Research Master's programme.

Other requirements

  1. intake gesprek Students who apply for the programme may be invited for a meeting with the Admission Board to provide additional information about their motives and aspirations to enter the Research Master's programme.
  2. intake gesprek Students who apply for the programme may be invited for a meeting with the Admission Board to provide additional information about their motives and aspirations to enter the Research Master's programme.
  3. minimum kennis (ISPAC: overige vereisten) Sufficient qualifications in statistics and the sciences that are relevant for the programme and a suitable attitude, motivation and talent. We strongly advise you to take the diagnostic test in statistics before you apply for our programme. * List of statistical entrance requirements http://nestor.rug.nl/bbcswebdav/orgs/GMW_REMA/Website/Admission/Statistical_Entrance_Requirements_ReMa.pdf * Diagnostic self test in statistics http://nestor.rug.nl/bbcswebdav/orgs/GMW_REMA/Website/Admission/Diagnostic_Self_Test_Statistics.pdf * Answers to the diagnostic self test in statistics http://nestor.rug.nl/bbcswebdav/orgs/GMW_REMA/Website/Admission/Answers_Diagnostic_Self_Test.pdf
  4. minimum kennis (ISPAC: overige vereisten) Sufficient qualifications in statistics and the sciences that are relevant for the programme and a suitable attitude, motivation and talent.
  5. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) vooropleiding University Bachelor in a social science (e.g., Psychology, Sociology, Pedagogics)
  6. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) University BSc in psychology, sociology, pedagogical or educational sciences.
  7. schriftelijk verzoek Your motivation to enter the Research Master and your professional background are important elements in successful completion of the programme. Also, it is very important for us to know what your objectives are in completing the Research Master so your needs can be assessed. Please write (type) a short report (no longer than 1 to 2 pages) listing your motivation to study the Research Master, relevant study or work experience and any other information which you think is related to your admission such as thesis proposals, areas of particular interest and/or professional qualifications in social and behavioural sciences.
  8. schriftelijk verzoek Your motivation to enter the Research Master and your professional background are important elements in successful completion of the programme. Also, it is very important for us to know what your objectives are in completing the Research Master so your needs can be assessed. Please write (type) a short report (no longer than 1 to 2 pages) listing your motivation to study the Research Master, relevant study or work experience and any other information which you think is related to your admission such as thesis proposals, areas of particular interest and/or professional qualifications in social and behavioural sciences.
  9. taaltoets cijfer Sufficient knowledge of the English language (a TOEFL score of 600 or higher, or an IELTS score of 7.0 or higher).

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