• Cutting-edge knowledge of contemporary issues and cultural processes, and of key developments in the field.
• Hands-on, research-oriented instruction by internationally renowned scholars in the field.
• A cosmopolitan and intellectually stimulating learning environment.
• Interactive and intensive coursework

The degree prepares you:

• To carry out research leading to a PhD.
• For a career in policy, consultancy or applied research.

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Once you graduate you will have:

• An in-depth knowledge of the main theoretical insights into, and academic debates within, the field.
• A solid grasp of the latest research.
• A practical understanding of how research methods create knowledge in the social sciences.
• The ability to apply socialscientific knowledge and research skills in new or multidisciplinary settings.

Talented students with an enquiring mind, who plan to pursue a PhD in Sociology, Culture, Media and the Arts should look no further than this international research master programme at Erasmus University. Also the perfect preparation for an academic or private-sector career, enrolment requires a Bachelor degree in the social sciences or the arts.

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The minimum entry requirement is a university Bachelor degree Social sciences or Arts, preferably in sociology, arts and culture studies, media, or communication. You must also have a solid background in social scientific research methods (be they qualitative or quantitative) and a sufficient level of English proficiency. Among candidates who meet these requirements a further selection takes places. Priority will be given to candidates with an excellent track record in your studies as well as a strong motivation for doing research. If you already hold a master degree in one of the above fields, you may apply for an abridged version of the programme.

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When you register, we will ask for your academic credentials: grade list, certificates, and/or a letter of motivation. The Faculty Board of Examinations will then decide on your admission. Your chosen programme’s homepage will have details on how and when to apply. For additional information please contact the programme’s secretariat.

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