Master of Science (MSc)

Immerse yourself. Get in-depth, internationally focused, social-scientific training. Study key issues in media, arts and society, and go on to a PhD or a career in research, policy, or consultancy.

Grasp the main lines of theoretical inquiry and the current state of play, and
contribute to the academic debate. See how research methods create knowledge in the social sciences, and carry out your own empirical research. 

Erasmus is a top-rated university in a dynamic city with Europe's largest port. This advanced, research-oriented programme is taught by top researchers, with occasional guest lectures given by renowned experts from abroad. Coursework is interactive and intensive, and can be tailored to meet individual needs. 

Apply your research skills in new settings, and go on either to a PhD in sociology, art and culture studies, or media studies, or to a career outside the academy, such as in applied research, policy or consultancy.

Education objectives

As a graduate of this programme:

• You have an in-depth knowledge of the main theoretical insights, approaches, debates, and the current state of research in the sociology of culture, media and the arts
• You have a practical understanding of how a range of established qualitative and quantitative research methods is used to create knowledge in the social sciences
  
• You are able to develop and conduct empirical research in the sociology of culture, media, and the arts
  
• You have the ability to apply social-scientific knowledge and research skills in new or multidisciplinary settings
  
• You have the ability to deal with complex issues systematically and creatively
  
  

Career Prospects

The programme will prepare you to carry out research leading to a PhD in sociology, arts and culture studies, or in media studies. However, it is also an excellent stepping stone to a career outside the university, such as in applied social scientific research, cultural policy, and consultancy in the media sector or art world.

Target Audience

This master is specifically designed for intellectually talented and academically motivated students who want an advanced, research-oriented education in the field of sociology, culture and media studies.

Admission requirements

The minimum entry requirement is a university Bachelor’s 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’s degree in one of the above fields, you may apply for an abridged version of the programme.