Opportunities after graduating
Whether you see yourself working within or beyond academia, this research master is your steppingstone. You will deepen your theory and methods skills while also taking practical courses that put your learning to work and prepare you for a professional career.
Academic career
Approximately half of our graduates pursue a PhD, or start as (junior) lecturers in academia or higher education. Our Research Master prepares you for PhD programmes in Sociology, Media and Communication, and Arts and Culture Studies. Moreover, graduates may pursue PhD programmes in related areas, such as Public Administration, Economics and Business, and History.
Graduates have undertaken PhD programmes in countries within and outside the Netherlands. This includes universities such as:
- Erasmus University Rotterdam and Leiden University in the Netherlands
- University of Antwerp and University of Leuven in Belgium
- University of Leeds and University of York in the UK
- University of Oslo in Norway
They have also taken on positions at universities of applied sciences.
Career opportunities beyond academia
Graduates build careers in research and policy institutions, public organisations, and the creative industries, among other sectors. They are trained to apply theoretical knowledge and research skills in a range of organisations:
- International institutions and policy organisations such as the European Commission, the United Nations, think tanks and NGOs.
- The public sector: national governments and municipalities.
- Consultancies such as Nielsen, Olsberg SPI, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG.
- Creative companies such as technology platforms and advertising agencies.
- Institutions such as the Netherlands Institute for Social Research, the Boekman Foundation, Nationaal Media Onderzoek.