Master
Societal Transitions
★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students seeking philosophical tools to address sustainability transitions; strong interdisciplinary approach but outcome metrics are sparsely published.
Tuition · Intl
↗€21,000
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Aug 26
Language
English
IELTS 7+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2022
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗32
DUO ↓80% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗34:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
7
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
degree required ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.6/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗90%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,150
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 26 Jun 2026
About this program
The Master Societal Transitions equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand, interpret and work on complex societal transitions.
It is transdisciplinary, integrating knowledge from various disciplines – including philosophy, ecology, and law - and practice. Herein, it focuses especially on the socio-economic and institutional dimensions of societal transitions: the role of power, agency, culture, beliefs, values and social movements, in areas such as energy, food, care, mobility and construction.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ArtsField area: Behaviour & SocietySector: Gedrag en MaatschappijCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
About Erasmus University Rotterdam
Erasmus University Rotterdam, named after the famous Dutch humanist, is a leading research university founded in 1913. Home to Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), one of Europe's top business schools, and strong medicine program. Located in modern, architecturally innovative Rotterdam.
Living in Rotterdam
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€580/mo
Monthly total
€850–€1,600
Cost of living
Medium
Population
651k
Modern, innovative, and business-oriented. Rotterdam is less touristy than Amsterdam, offering a more authentic Dutch experience. The city is known for its contemporary architecture and entrepreneurial spirit.
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Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: sociologie
Median starting salary (field)€3,150/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating90%
Months to a substantial job7
Working in their own field51%
Permanent contract40%
Satisfied with their job3.7/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Specialisten op het gebied van beleidsadministratie12%
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs11%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten10%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree84%
Women among first-years70%
Say workload is “just right”73%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.6/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 22 respondents
Content & set-up4.5
Teachers4.5
Atmosphere4.9
Involvement & contact4.6
Study guidance4.5
Testing & assessment4
Facilities3.9
Career preparation4.3
Teachers' English4.8
Would choose again4.7
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-08-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-06-01
Application deadline
2027-08-01
Upcoming open days
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS: 7
- TOEFL iBT: 100
Scholarships
Erasmus Trustfonds and TSH Changemaker Scholarshiptuition, housing, €600/month, and mentorship for eligible underrepresented master's students
FUNED10% tuition-fee discount plus loan/scholarship/financial support for eligible students
Internships
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