Curriculum outline
| Duration | 1 year |
|---|---|
| Study Credits | 60 EC |
| Courses | 35.5 EC (six courses) |
| Master's project | 28.5 EC (Internship 13.5 EC, Master's thesis 15 EC) |
Core courses
During this Master’s programme you will learn to understand and apply different theories and concepts, and to translate theory and empirical knowledge into practice In the Youth Challenges course, you will specialize in a topic and gain practical experience in co-creation to help advance the understanding of a selected problem.
Period 1 and 2
Deep-dive courses
In three “Deep dive” courses, you will gain hands-on skills in systematic reviews, qualitative research, and quantitative research. Each course includes a full-time week (5 days) of mandatory attendance with lectures, small-group discussions, and assignments, during which you will work intensively on a particular method.
Period 1, 2 and 3
Master's project
The Master's project consists of an internship and a Master’s thesis. You will write your thesis on a topic of choice (we offer multiple topics and use different data sets to explore research questions) either using a qualitative or quantitative design. The other half of the week you will spend your time on your internship. We have many connections with stakeholders and organizations that offer great positions.