Faculteit Sociale Wetenschappen - Faculty of Social Sciences MASTER OF SOCIOLOGY 2021-2022 Information Session 27 September 2021
Faculteit Sociale Wetenschappen - Faculty of Social Sciences
MASTER OF SOCIOLOGY 2021-2022
Information Session
27 September 2021
Faculteit Sociale Wetenschappen - Faculty of Social Sciences
Prof. dr. Jan Van BavelProgramme Director since August 2021
• Centre for Sociological Research (CeSO)
• Centre for Political Research
• Public Governance Institute
• Leuven International and European Studies
• Centre for Research on Peace and Development
• Institute for Media Studies
• School for Mass Communication Research
• Institute for Anthropological Research on Africa
• Interculturalism, Migration and Minority Research Centre
Faculteit Sociale Wetenschappen - Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Social Sciences
www.soc.kuleuven.be/ceso
Initial International Masters:• Master of Sociology (MOS)• Master of Communication Sciences: Digital Media and Society (DMAS)• Master of Science in Public Sector Innovation and eGovernance (PIONEER)• Master of International Politics (MIP)• Master of Social and Cultural Anthropology • Master of European Studies: Transnational and Global Perspectives • Master of Statistics
Advanced International Masters:• Master of European Politics and Policies (MEPP)• Master of Cultures and Development Studies (CADES)
Faculteit Sociale Wetenschappen - Faculty of Social Sciences
International Master’s Programmes Social Sciences
www.soc.kuleuven.be/mos
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Master of SociologyStudying Social Life
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Master of Sociology
Culture and
Society
SocialData
Science
Solidarityand Social
Risks in Europe
• TRUNCUS COMMUNIS 12 ects
• SPECIALISATION 36-40 ects
o Courses 18-22 ects
o Master’s thesis 18 ects
• ELECTIVES 8-12 ects
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Master of Sociology – Programme
TRUNCUS COMMUNIS (12 ects)
• From Problem to Analysis 6 ects Sem. 1
• Advanced Qualitative Methods 6 ects Sem. 1
• Sociological Theory in Action 6 ects Sem. 1+2
Each student chooses 2 courses
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Master of Sociology – Programme
SPECIALISATION: CULTURE AND SOCIETY (40 ects)
Courses (22 ects)• Art and Society 4 ects Sem. 1
• Race, Ethnicity and the Postcolonial Condition 6 ects Sem. 1
• Culture and Inequality 4 ects Sem. 1
• Culture and Meaning 4 ects Sem. 2
• Postmodernization: Science under Siege 4 ects Sem. 2
All courses are compulsory
Master’s thesis (18 ects) Sem. 1+2
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Master of Sociology – Programme
SPECIALISATION: SOCIAL DATA SCIENCE (36 ects)
Courses (18 ects)• Digitalization and Society 4 ects Sem. 1
• Survey Methodology 4 ects Sem. 2
• Collecting and Analyzing Big Data for Social Sciences 4 ects Sem. 2
These courses are compulsory
• Multilevel Analysis 6 ects Sem. 2
• Structural Equations 6 ects Sem. 2
Each student choose one course
Master’s thesis (18 ects) Sem. 1+2
Faculteit Sociale Wetenschappen - Faculty of Social Sciences
Master of Sociology – Programme
‘Affinity with and a solid background
in quantitativemethods is
recommended’
SPECIALISATION: SOLIDARITY AND SOCIAL RISK IN EUROPE (39 ETC)
Courses (21 ects)• Health, Genomics and Society 4 ects Sem. 1
• Solidarity in European Welfare States: Trends and 5 ects Sem. 1Challenges in Social Policy
• Digitalization and Society 4 ects Sem. 1
• Labour Markets, Regulations and Developments in Europe 4 ects Sem. 2
• Political Economy & Comparative Industrial Relations in Europe 4 ects Sem. 2
All courses are compulsory
Master’s thesis (18 ects) Sem. 1+2
Faculteit Sociale Wetenschappen - Faculty of Social Sciences
Master of Sociology – Programme
ELECTIVES (8-12 ects)
Options
• List of electives in programme guide
• Courses from other specialisations Master of Sociology
• Master courses from all programmes in faculty of Social Sciences
• Master courses from outside the faculty (only after permission from the faculty)
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Master of Sociology – Programme
https://soc.kuleuven.be/fsw/studentenportaal/english
ACTIONS TO TAKE
1. Enrollment at KU Leuven’s (online) registration desk
2. Submission Individual Study Programme (ISP) and Individual Examination Schedule (IES)
3. Check course information (schedule, material, instructions, deadlines)
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MASTER OF SOCIOLOGY – PRACTICALITIES
• Different from having an admission letter/ confirmation!
• Deadline: September, 27, 2021 (so, today!) Not yet enrolled in the programme? Contact [email protected] to ask for
permission of deferred enrollment
• Important, because it gives you access to all (online) course information and learning facilities
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Check www.kuleuven.be/registrationCheck www.kuleuven.be/registration
1. Enrollment in the Programme
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2. Submission ISP and IES• ISP = Individual Study Programme
• IES = Individual Examination Schedule
• Compiled and submitted in KU Loket
• Deadline submission: October, 13, 2021
• Please note: As soon as it has been submitted, it is considered as final; that means that no changes can be made anymore Exception: The ISP will be available again for all students between 11 February and 2 March
2022 to change your programme for the second semester, if necessary.
www.kuloket.be
Check www.soc.kuleuven.be/isp
Attend information session ISP
Check www.soc.kuleuven.be/isp
Attend information session ISP
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Address: Andreas Vesaliusstraat 11
Kristel Vanheeswww.vanhees.youcanbook.me
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3. Check Course Information – Online learning platform
• Online learning platform Toledo
• Seperate Toledy-community for each course Automatically enrolled when ISP is saved/submitted
Manual enrollment possible
• PowerPoints, course documents and announcements
Check www.toledo.kuleuven.be/english
Attend information session ISP
Check www.toledo.kuleuven.be/english
Attend information session ISP
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Manual course enrollment
www.toledo.kuleuven.be/portal
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3. Check Course Information – Schedule
Option a) KU Loket (on Toledo)
Only possible when ISP is saved/ submitted
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3. Check Course Information – ScheduleOption b) Programme Guide
Shortlink at
www.soc.kuleuven.be/studentportal
The professors will announce which course material you need during the first lecture of every course.
• Politika book shop (www.politika.be/en/book-shop)
• ACCO book store (www.acco.be, Maria Theresiastraat 2-4, 3000 Leuven)
COURSE MATERIAL
POLITIKA is the student association at the Faculty of Social Sciences. Find more information about their activities on www.politika.be/en.
If you are an international student, you can join our Facebook group to get in touch with other internationals, and to stay updated on their events!
POLITIKA is the student association at the Faculty of Social Sciences. Find more information about their activities on www.politika.be/en.
If you are an international student, you can join our Facebook group to get in touch with other internationals, and to stay updated on their events!
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STUDY-RELATED QUESTIONS?
Check Student Portal
www.soc.kuleuven.be/studentportal
Check Student Portal
www.soc.kuleuven.be/studentportal
MOS COORDINATION OFFICE
Luuc Brans
• Master’s thesis support
Anneke Pons- de Wit
• Programme support
• Student support
Office: SW 02.145
Tel: +32 16 32 88 95
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: make an appointment via e-mail
Office: SW02.241
Tel: +32 16 37 66 78
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: make an appointment via e-mail
MOS COORDINATION OFFICE
Kristel Vanhees
• ISP-related questions
• IES-related questions
Office: SW01.135
Tel: +32 16 32 30 61
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: make an appointment via https://vanhees.youcanbook.me/
STUDY CAREER GUIDANCE
Yasmine Sidhoumi
• [email protected] | 016/32 28 20
• Make an appointment via email or online agenda | SW 01.139
Eline Van Eyken
• [email protected] | 016/37 28 35
• Make an appointment via email or online agenda | SW 01.163
• Study Career Guide
• Ombuds person
• Study Career Guide
• Programme Director: Prof. Dr. Jan Van Bavel
• Programme Coordinator: Anneke Pons- de Wit
MOS ORGANISATION & REPRESENTATION
POC Sociology
Professors
Programme coordinators
Teaching assistants
Student representatives
MOS Student representatives
• Elections organised byFOSO at start of academicyear
We will start this academic year in pandemic code green
• Normal occupancy rate of auditoria and classrooms
• Most classes on campus
• Online alternative for students who cannot attend physically due to COVID-related
reasons (visa problems, quarantine duty, perceived risk)
CORONA STATUSCoronaproof
• Keep a distance of 1.5 metres
• Wear a face mask if you cannot keep a distance of 1.5 metres• When you go from one location to another inside university buildings – mask mandatory • When sitting in class, NOT having the possibility to keep enough distance – mask mandatory • When sitting in class, having the possibility to keep sufficient distance and being allowed by
the teaching staff – mask not mandatory
• Follow the instructions of the lecturer
• Stay at home when feeling ill
CORONA RULES ON CAMPUSCoronaproof
• Did you need to quarantine due to COVID-related symptoms or a positive test
on the virus?
Inform your teachers by e-mail, asking them to offer an online alternative
Positively tested and been on campus the last three days? Let us know immediately
by filling out this form.
• Do you doubt if it is safe for you to follow on campus classes?
Contact the ombuds person.
CORONA RULES Coronaproof
MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION CORONA MEASURES KU LEUVEN:
www.kuleuven.be/coronavirus/english
CORONA RULES Coronaproof
• After completing all course units
• Additional enrolment of 30 ECTS, thus extendingMaster’s programme with 30 ECTS (90 ECTS in total)
• Graduation in June after extended semester
• Destinations inside Europe (Erasmus+): grant possibilities
• Destinations outside Europe: limited grant possibilities
• Destinations: Rome, Porto, Copenhagen, Cardiff (UK), Washington DC, Moskou, …
EXTENDED SEMESTER ABROAD
2021-2022 (60 ECTS):
• Info session in the last week of November (KU Leuven Go Global Week)
• Selection and registration in February
• Passing all exams
2022-2023 (30 ECTS):
• Additional enrolment at KU Leuven
• Studying one semester abroad: first semester 2022-2023
• Graduation in June 2023
EXTENDED SEMESTER ABROAD
More information:
www.soc.kuleuven.be/fsw/internationalisering/english
Questions?
Sylvia Tutenel (www.sylvia-tutenel.youcanbook.me)
EXTENDED SEMESTER ABROAD
HONOURS PROGRAMME ON IDENTITY• Want to develop your - interdisciplinary - academic qualities during your studies at the
Faculty of Social Sciences?
• Like to broaden your view on Identity and debate with fellow students, professors &
experts?
• Motivated to work on your professional skills, leadership qualities and personal identity?
Three times: YES!? Go for this honours programme on Identity
HONOURS PROGRAMME ON IDENTITY
Requirements: good results, motivation, intellectual openness and societal involvement
• Need to apply: deadline will be communicated
• Start programme: within a few weeks
More information:
• www.soc.kuleuven.be/honoursprogramme
• Prof. dr. Giselinde Kuipers: [email protected]
• Not for credits
• Requirements:
Must be related to your study programme Should not exceed 60 days in the same academic year in Belgium (it may exceed
outside Belgium) Is unpaid
Is covered by the KU Leuven voluntary study internship contract
• More information: Contact the faculty’s website on voluntary internship Contact Kristel Vanhees: [email protected]
VOLUNTARY INTERNSHIP
• International KU Leuven students, with an EEA nationality (EEU + Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland) or the Swiss nationality can do a voluntary study internship in Belgium if they meet the same conditions which apply to Belgian students.
• International students with a non-EEA nationality can do a voluntary study internship in Belgium if they meet the same conditions as the EEA-students, plus two additional conditions:
• They have to have a type C work permit
• The voluntary study internship cannot exceed 20 hours a week (A voluntary study internship during the summer holiday period does not require those this
condition).
VOLUNTARY INTERNSHIP
• Coaching for finding your first job after graduation
• Tips, workshops, individual guidance, and events
• Find your job at KU Leuven Career Zone
• More information:Consult the website
STUDENT CAREER CENTRE
INFORMATION FOR NON-EEA STUDENTS WITH A TEMPORARY RESIDENCE CARD
STUDENT CAREER CENTRE
Consult the websiteJoin Virtual information session
(10 November 13u-14u30)
Today – the nuts & bolts of the thesis
• What is the master’s thesis?
• How does the procedure work?
• Deadlines, deadlines, deadlines…
• Room for questions
Overview of important documents
• Student portal: https://soc.kuleuven.be/fsw/studentenportaal/english/masterthesis/sociology
Lists of thesis topics
Rules & regulations
Deadline calendar
What is a master’s thesis?
Consists of 18 ECTS (= 450 a 540 hours of study)
Entails a written report & a presentation/defence at the end of the year
The Master’s thesis is an independent research project thatrounds up the Master of Sociology. In the Master’s thesis thestudent report on their own research on a chosen sociological topic.It reflects the critical sense and the reflective attitude, as wellas the scientific research skills of the student.
All roads lead to Rome…
Research questions can revolve around (non-exhaustive):
• Behaviour/attitudes of (groups of) people
• A critical theoretical dicussion
• Policy analysis
• Social developments…
• Etc….
Types of data (qualitative & quantitative collection is possible):
• (Existing) survey data
• In-depth interviews
• Focus groups
• Literature analysis
• Etc…
Learning objectives Master in Sociology
Students can independently search for relevant sociological sources, select them, critically assess them and use them to formulate and answer a research question;
Students can select a suitable process to collect data, they can scientifically substantiate this choice, and they can explain the limitations of their choice;
Students can convert a sociological problem into sociological research questions, prepare a research design and go through a full (empirical) cycle to answer these research questions;
Students reflect on the scientific value of their research findings;
Students can carry out sociological research accurately and in a scientific manner, and report on this in writing and orally;
Formal requirements• Min. 15.000, max. 25.000 words
• According to the formal lay-out and style rules (to be found on the Student portal)
• Check articles 8 – 10 in the regulations
• Avoid plagiarism:• Online brush-up course & test in Toledo (absolute requirement)
• Resources on student portal
• Also see: https://www.kuleuven.be/english/education/plagiarism/index
Deadlines & planning
(for regular students)
September 27th –
October 11th 2021
(we confirm your topic &
supervisor on October 15th)
Submitting your preferred topic & supervisor
Consult the topic list, get in touch with supervisor or visit office hours
Submit the correct form in time
December 16th 2021 Deadline start report (research plan) & plagiarism certificate
May 5th, 2022 Deadline registering for your defence
May 30th, 2022 Deadline for the submission of your thesis (before 4PM)
27th of June –2nd of
July 2022
Defences for the June examination period
Alternatively:
July 14th, 2022 Deadline registering for your defence
August 18th, 2022 Deadline for the submission of your thesis (4PM)
September 7th – 10th,
2022
Defences for the September examination period
Step 1: Choosing your topic
• 3 options:• Topic from the list• Your own proposal• Continuation of your BA thesis (for students from BA Sociologie at KU
Leuven)
Consult the topic list
Contact a potential supervisor or visit open office hours
Check whether your topic fits your specialisation
Step 2: Submit topics and supervisors
• DEADLINE: Monday 11/10/21, noon
• Form can be found here.
• Submit two topic/supervisor combinations
• Supervision is not determined on first come, first serve.
• We confirm your supervisor/topic on October 15th
• See Toledo for office hours
Stap 3: Start report & plagiarism certificateDEADLINE: 16/12/21
Start report• Minimum word count: 3000 words
• Content to be determinde with supervisor but may include:
Motvated problem statement/research question
Theoretical framework
Methodology & references
Online plagiarism course on Toledo
• 2 modules & test
• Certificate to be submitted w/ start report
Step 5: Submitting your thesis
DEADLINE 30/05/21
• Digitally through KU Loket
• Paper submission is dependent on COVID-19 situation
Step 6: Master’s thesis defence
27/06/22 - 02/07/22
• Weighs in the determination of your grade
• Jury: chair, second reader, supervisor (& assesor)
• Procedure takes 30 min:
• max. 8 min of presentation
• 22 min of questions & answers
• Digitally or physically – depends on COVID-19 situation
Tips & tricks
• Be pro-active in your contact with your supervisor
• Check the student calendar on the student portal, check your deadlines!
• Double check the procedure on the student portal
Questions?
• Master’s thesis coordinator: [email protected](you can sometimes find me in my room, 02.241)
• Formal/practical: student administration Lien Mathys ([email protected])
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Information about:
• ISP
• IES
• KU Loket
• Toledo
• Grading system
• Examination procedure
• What is the ‘ombuds’?
• …
POP-UP HELP DESK
@ entrance hall FSW
• Monday 27 September: 9u30 am – 5 pm
• Tuesday 28 September: 9u30 am – 5 pm
• Wednesday 29 September: 9u30 am – 5 pm
• Thursday 30 September: 9u30 am – 5 pm
• Friday 1 October: 9u30 am – 5 pm