Program Overview

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Master's Programme in Population Studies

The Master's programme in Population Studies at the University of Groningen is a one-year, full-time programme that focuses on the study of contemporary population issues such as ageing, migration, and global population growth. The programme is designed to provide students with the theories, methods, and skills required to become a versatile demographer.

Programme Description

The programme is unique in its combination of analytical and social demography, its combination of quantitative and qualitative research methods, and its international, multidisciplinary, and strong scientific orientation. Interactive ways of teaching are employed by enthusiastic and dedicated teachers. The programme is better suited for a September start, but it is also possible to start in February.

Curriculum

The curriculum includes courses such as:

• Demographic Data and Analysis
• Population, Health and Place
• Qualitative Research for Policy & Practice
• Migration, Families and Households
• Optional Courses
• Population Projections & Sustainability
• Advanced Statistical Analysis
• Master's Thesis Population Studies

Programme Options

The programme offers several options, including:

• DDM Demography and Social Inequality (specialization)
• DDM Social Demography (specialization)
• Study abroad (optional)

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the programme include:

• Dutch diploma
• International diploma
• Academic Bachelor degree with some background knowledge in Population Studies
• English language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge English)

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the programme include:

• Previous education
• Language test (English)
• Other admission requirements (academic Bachelor degree with background knowledge in Population Studies)

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the programme are:

• EU/EEA students: € 2601 (full-time)
• non-EU/EEA students: € 21400 (full-time)

Career Prospects

The career prospects for graduates of the programme include working at:

• Local planning and government offices
• (Inter)national statistical offices
• Demographic and interdisciplinary research institutes
• Universities
• Agencies of the United Nations Development Group
• Non-governmental organizations
• Private companies

Research

The research focus of the programme is on population and wellbeing in context, including topics such as:

• Population decline
• Population ageing
• Global migration
• Life of migrants
• Healthy ageing in society
• Families, households, residence
• Causes of death
• Child health
• Nutrition
• Access to healthcare

Featured Researchers

The programme features several researchers, including:

• Prof. Clara Mulder
• Prof. Hinke Haisma
• Prof. Fanny Janssen
• Prof. Louise Meijering
• Prof. Helga de Valk
• Prof. Leo van Wissen

Alumni Testimonials

Several alumni have shared their experiences with the programme, including:

• Delilah Namutebi
• Elias Hofmann
• Júlia Tena
• Wout van Hoorn

Study Associations

The programme is associated with the study association Ibn Battuta, which organizes social drinks, foreign trips, lectures, and other activities for students.

Study Support

The programme offers study support, including study advisors and career services, to help students with their study planning and career development.