Sociology - Contemporary Social Problems Utrecht University

Overview

As society becomes more complex, the demand for professionals with in-depth skills and knowledge in particular themes grows. During  Sociology - Contemporary Social Problems programme at Utrecht University you will get the opportunity to delve into three of four themes. The topics we offer are:

• Criminology and Safety;
• Social Research in a Digital Age;
• Essentials of Care;
• Climate Crisis: Impact and Solutions

Career Prospects

The professional field has a serious need for specialists educated in the social sciences: social scientists who can apply theory and research to specific social problems in practice. The Master’s programme in Sociology: Contemporary Social Problems will ensure you are well prepared to do so.

You will deepen the knowledge you gained during your Bachelor’s with state-of-the-art knowledge from sociological methods and theories. Moreover, you will learn how to apply this knowledge to problems and research questions in practice, with a significant focus on ethics and integrity. 

Accreditation

Accredited by the NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.