This small-scale programme not only allows for a great connection with classmates, but it also ensures that lecturers have the time and ability to tailor the program to your wishes.
Marthe Schippers
Alumna Social Inequalities
After I had completed my bachelor degree in American Studies from the University of Groningen, I was keen to learn more about complex societal issues from a sociological perspective. For that reason, I decided to start the Social Inequalities track. American Studies was an arts degree, so this new angle was both exciting and challenging for me. The Social Inequalities programme is especially interesting as you have a lot of autonomy in shaping the program to your wishes and interests.
The Social Inequalities track was also a good fit for me as it helped me translate theory to practice and taught me more about the ways in which data and people’s lived realities shape policies and how these policies influence citizen’s lives. The program was quite broad, meaning that we discussed social inequalities in a variety of topics, such as inequalities in income, gender, health and more. My classmates’ diverse backgrounds certainly added to this variety of interesting topics. This diversity also allows for students to either specialise in one area (by focusing all their assignments on this area) or to learn more about a variety of areas in which social inequalities are prominent.
I think the Social Inequalities track is very suitable for people that are interested in filling their toolbox with both theoretical and practical tools to address and counter social inequalities, whether they have a background in health, economics, arts, or science.