Double Master's Programme in Demography and Social Inequality - Master of Science

The double Master's programme, which is offered jointly by the University of Cologne and the University of Groningen, is an innovative and unique programme that will allow you to gain a comprehensive understanding of the theories, methods, and practices of social research in both academic and practical settings. Benefit from the expertise of two leading universities, enjoy the advantages of an interdisciplinary approach, and gain valuable international experience. Explore topics such as migration, health, education, income, ageing, and changing family structures in the context of demographic change and social inequalities Get a better understanding of pressing social issues related to demographic change and social inequality Receive rigorous training in a range of quantitative methods and data analysis tools Gain the skills to apply the methods and tools that are needed to address complex social issues in a rapidly changing world Acquire the ability to communicate social and demographic research results effectively to audiences beyond the research community, including policy makers. On successful completion of your studies, you will be awarded both Master’s degrees: a Master of Science in Sociology: Social Research from the University of Cologne and a Master of Science in Population Studies from the University of Groningen. The courses offered by the two universities offer a wide range of topics and complement each other very well. The double degree is integrated into the regular Master's programmes. It includes courses from both programmes and is based on credit transfer. Get an idea of the content of the courses in the UoC module catalogue and the RUG course catalogue. Part of the study programme involves writing a Master's thesis, which students will work on in their second year of studies. PDF Download