This research master teaches you how social scientific research creates knowledge, and how you may design and carry out your own empirical research. You will explore the main lines of theoretical inquiry and contribute to the academic debate.
The programme prepares you for a PhD position in sociology, arts and culture studies, media and communication, and related fields, but is also a perfect stepping stone to a career in applied research, policy, or consultancy.
Once you graduate you will have:
- In-depth knowledge of the main theoretical insights and current debates in the sociology of culture, media and the arts;
- a solid grasp of the latest research and state-of-the-art methods in the field;
- a practical understanding of how research creates knowledge in the social sciences;
- the ability to apply social-scientific knowledge and research skills in new or multidisciplinary settings;
- a sound basis for pursuing a PhD position or any other research oriented job outside academia.
The curriculum consists of theoretical courses, as well as quantitative and qualitative methodological training. You will put your knowledge and research skills into practice in a mandatory research traineeship, in which you get the opportunity to assist an experienced scholar and work on a real-life research project. Through an international exchange in your second year you get the opportunity to further broaden your knowledge, and expand your international network.
Overview courses
Below you can view the programme for the year 2022-2023. Please note that Electives and Research Workshop have limited spots available. Content, themes and scheduling of seminars and workshops is subject to change and may vary in subsequent academic years.
Year 1
Term 1
Course code: CS5001
Workload: 5EC
Course code: CS5002
Student workload: 5EC
Course code: CS5003
Student workload: 5EC
Term 2
Course code: CS5010
Student workload: 5EC
Course code: CS5005
Student workload: 5EC
Note: available Research Workshops may differ per academic year.
Television Audiences | CM4351 | 5 EC |
Vigilant Audiences, Visibility and Reputation | CM4252 | |
Artistic Careers | CC4018 | |
Creative Cities | CC4022 | |
Media & Migration | CM4254 | |
Innovation in the Creative Industries | CM4352 | |
Social Media Use | CM4353 | |
Researching Cultural Tourism | CC4204 | |
Culture Online | CM4354 | |
Production Cultures in the Streaming Industries | CM4356 | |
Ethnographic Research into Culture Participation | CC4023 |
Term 3-4
Course code: CS5016
Workload: 2,5 EC
Term 4
Course code: CS5008
Student workload: 15EC