★ StudyPath verdict
7.6/10
Best for students drawn to applying psychology to behaviour change, health promotion and workplace dynamics. Offers two flexible tracks and strong research-practice links at a reputable university, though detailed graduate outcomes are not
Tuition · Intl
↗€17,078
via SKDB 2020 ↗
Duration
1 year
Start
Sep 26
apply by Apr 26
Language
English
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2022
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗66
DUO ↑175% ↗
Intl. %
↗50%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
↗19:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
?
not specified
Entry route
↗Bachelor
degree required ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.3/5
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: 25 Jun 2026
About this program
In the Master's programme Sociology and Social Research, you will learn to develop explanations for relevant social phenomena using state-of-the-art social theory.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
EnglishMaster of ScienceField area: Behaviour & SocietySector: Gedrag en MaatschappijCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
About Utrecht University
Founded in 1636, Utrecht University is one of the oldest and largest universities in the Netherlands with nearly 39,000 students. Known for excellence in life sciences, sustainability research, and a strong interdisciplinary approach. Home to 12 Nobel Prize laureates and ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide.
Living in Utrecht
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€600/mo
Monthly total
€850–€1,650
Cost of living
Medium
Population
361k
Historic, vibrant, and student-friendly. Utrecht combines medieval charm with modern amenities. The city center is lively yet manageable, offering a perfect balance between Amsterdam's intensity and smaller cities' tranquility.
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Tracks from HOVI
Young innovatorHonourstraject
Utrecht University offers the Young Innovators programme to creative and ambitious students who are keen to put their academic skills to work for the common good.
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
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 degree79%
Women among first-years59%
International students50%
Say workload is “just right”50%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.3/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 16 respondents
Content & set-up4.2
Teachers4.5
Atmosphere4.5
Involvement & contact4.4
Testing & assessment3.9
Facilities4.3
Career preparation3.7
Teachers' English4.6
Would choose again4.1
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
?No admission requirements in source
Scholarships
Internships
?No data yet
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