Master’s specialisation in
Sociology of Policy in Practice This specialisation allows you, as a student, to engage with the questions that NGOs, government bodies, and commercial companies face with respect to themes such as cultural diversity, heritage and sustainability in today’s globalised world. You learn to theorise about such questions and to position, connect and explore these in relation to the latest anthropological theories. Sociology of Policy in Practice is unique in that it provides research internships through which you create a dedicated research project, guided by our expert faculty. In addition to the acquisition of thematic and regional knowledge relevant to your research internship, you are also in the position to benefit from the social networks that your organisation provides.
Sylvia van Oevelen, alumna
Why this specialisation at Leiden University?
“This specialisation has provided me with the possibility to gain more experience in doing research in the field, while at the same time embedding the research in a professional context and working with professionals on tangible social problems.”
u Know-how on how to ‘translate’ prevailing policy problems into manageable research questions. u Join one of our unique collaborations with a large number of organisations, companies, museums and municipalities and benefit from coaching by our expert staff. u Gain relevant working experience and valuable network contacts.
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English 1 year MSc September or February 1 April non-EU/ 15 June EU (start fall) 15 October non-EU/ 1 December EU (start winter)
Course information
SEMESTER I
Large Issues, Small Places (10 EC)
Research Design Policy in Practice (5 EC)
Write your Research Proposal (5EC)
SEMESTER II
Research Internship (20EC)
Thesis Seminar (5 EC)
Write your Master’s Thesis (15 EC)
Courses
Internship
Research Proposal
Career possibilities Graduates of the Sociology of Policy in Practice specialisation develop unique research and networking skills. This ensures that they are well equipped to work within professional organisations that deal with complex social issues.
Thesis
More information masters.universiteitleiden.nl/ anthropology-pip
Study Coordinator, Sissy Hofmeester s.hofmeester@fsw.leidenuniv.nl
u Policy advisor at (non)governmental
institutions. u (Scientific) researcher at ministries or
private institutions. u Curator or education officer at museums. u Public relations officer at commercial
companies. u PhD researcher at an university.
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Sociology of Policy in Practice alumnus Pablo Daniel Cabada Rodríguez (second right) did a research internship researching the scales of urban mining in the southwest of Ghana.