DDM Demography and Social Inequality
University of Groningen • Groningen • Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts
Admissions & requirements
- 1. Additional Knowledge
The application deadline is 15 May. From the end of March onwards you can submit your application via the WiSo Faculty's Master's Application Portal: https://wiso.uni-koeln.de/en/studium/master/double-masters-programme-in-demography-and-social-inequality
- 2. Previous Education
A bachelor's degree with at least 15 ECTS (=18 ECTS in Germany) in the field of Sociology / Demography and at least 10 ECTS (= 12 ECTS in Germany) in Statistics. Demography courses may include Population Geographies, Migration and Development, Healthy Ageing and Population and Development. UG students Human Geography and Urban and Regional Planning have direct access to this double degree. To meet the requirements of 15 ECTS in the field of Sociology / Demography you can follow the Minor P
- 3. Knowledge Minimum
Very good intercultural and social skills
- 4. Professional Experience
Relevant practical experience is desirable
- 5. Grade Average
Bachelor final grade equivalent to at least 2.7 (German grading system = a 7 in Dutch)
- 6. Language Test
English on VWO level or one of the following equivalents: * IELTS overall band 6.5, no less than 6.0 on each section * TOEFL internet based: * Overall: 90 * Reading: 18 * Listening: 18 * Speaking: 20 * Writing: 21 * Cambridge English: Cambridge certificate C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (formerly known as CAE/CPE) * Please note that TOEFL MyBest Scores are not considered in the Admissions procedure A prospective student can always apply for an exemption from the English langua
- 7. Written Request
Letter of motivation in English explaining the reasons for applying to the Double Master's Programme (approximately 500 words); CV
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Language requirements
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (C1)
- IELTS overall band (7)
- TOEFL computer based (100)
- TOEFL internet based (100)
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University of Groningen
GroningenResearch University
Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen is the second oldest university in the Netherlands with over 33,000 students. Known for its vibrant student city atmosphere (1 in 4 residents is a student), excellent research output, and 4 Nobel Prize laureates including Ben Feringa (Chemistry 2016).
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