Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology: Sociology of Policy in Practice
Sociology of Policy in Practice is a specialisation of the master's programme Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology and is offered by the Institute of Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology. It is a one year master's programme of 60 ECTS.
This specialisation offers students the opportunity to conduct ethnographic research with an organization in the context of a three-month Policy Oriented Research Internship. A list of Sociology of Policy in Practice Research internships is available on our website. The list is continually updated.
While students begin with the issues tabled by the research internship provider, they are expected to conduct independent research. This implies, that the research project will always encompass a larger field of enquiry, which encompasses the questions formulated. In the context of a Policy Oriented Research Internship students can work with a NGO, government agency, small or large-scale company, museum or knowledge institute, either in the Netherlands or abroad.
The range of topics which the institute’s staff members can supervise is almost endless, as long as legal and practical conditions of health and safety are respected. The CADS staff actively encourages and supports students to make use of the technical means available to conduct both ‘ethnography at a distance’ (making video calls and so on), as well as ‘digital ethnography’ (doing research on and in online environments). The CADS Master’s programme also offers the opportunity to join staff members on their own research topics.
Admission and application
For information on admission to the master's programme Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology, specialisation Sociology of Policy in Practice, please check the website.
September 2021 Intake
Details can be found in course descriptions below.
February 2021(!) Intake: Second part of the programme
This is the programme of the second half of the MSc Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology which has started in February 2021.
Details can be found in course descriptions below.
February 2022 Intake: First Part of the Programme
The specialisation ‘Sociology of Policy in Practice’ of the master's programme ‘Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology’ takes one year (two semesters) and consists of 60 ECTS, divided to 30 ECTS per semester (February-June and September-January).
Details can be found in course descriptions below.
February 2022(!) Intake: Second part of the programme
In the second part of the programme (September-January ) students will take the courses ‘Thesis Seminar’ (5 ECTS, September-October) and ‘Large Issues, Small Places’ (10 ECTS, September-November) and will write their master’s thesis (15 ECTS, September-January). The descriptions of these three programme components will be available in the Prospectus for 2022-2023 and will be comparable to those for the year 2021-2022.
Career Preparation
Throughout the master’s programme both academic and transferable skills are developed: critical and analytical reading, thinking and writing; verbal, written and audio-visual communication; giving and receiving feedback; teamwork and working independently as well as time-management. During fieldwork, practical research experience is gained and training is provided for skills such as interviewing, observing, intercultural awareness and communication, networking, rapport-building, problem-solving, self-reflection and budgeting.
Besides the coursework the institute of Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology and Study Association Itiwana organise ‘get-togethers’ with alumni, and excursions to relevant organisations.
To fully support CADS students in entering the labour market, the FSW Career Service offers career advice, workshops, and CV checks and assessment of covering letters.
Coördinator career preparation programme CADS: Anne Veens