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Sociology

After graduation

Sociologists can work in many different roles. Some study society and its structures, like power, inequality, and culture. Others work directly with people in fields such as education, healthcare, or non-profit organisations to help solve social issues. In all cases, they use research and theory to understand how society works and how it affects people’s lives.

After graduation, you will have skills that many employers are looking for. Your career path depends partly on the electives you take during your Bachelor's and your choice of a Master's programme.

Subsequent Master's programmes
  • Master's in Sociology

    After graduation you have direct access to UvA's  Master's in Sociology

    Whether it is inequality, migration or diversity, the Master's in Sociology will train you to ask fundamental questions, search for answers and understand how people, social movements and governments address them.

  • Research Master's in Social Sciences

    For students with a strong interest in research, there is the two-year Research Master's in Social Sciences (all Research Master's are subject to a selection procedure). 

    The two-year Research Master's in Social Sciences offers you advanced training in current social science theory and innovative methodologies in a rigorous and multidisciplinary social science research environment.

  • Other Master's

    You also have access to other Master's programmes. If you have taken a Minor, you have access to the Master's programme of that programme, such as Political Sciences or Anthropology (for some Master's programmes, you need to complete a pre-Master's programme)

Where do our graduates work?

Sociology is popular due to its broad applicability in various careers, including social work, policy analysis, research, education, human resources, marketing, and more. 

Explore some examples of the professions of our graduates: 

During my studies, I wrote about critical topics, which translated directly into what I do now: working with photography, books, documentaries, and artists who tell socio-political stories. Roxy, writer and editor in the cultural sector
My background in sociology helps me make sustainable impact in my work at bol every day. Evita, Environmental Impact Project Manager at bol
Fields of work
  • Social & business enterprises
    • Founder – Companions for Change 
    • Co-founder – True Price Foundation 
    • Owner/ lifestyle coach – WRQ FitnHealthy 
  • Governmental and municipal agencies
    • Information & policy officer – European Commission 
    • Head of Sports – Municipality of Amsterdam 
    • Social/economic affairs policy adviser – Ministry of Foreign Affairs Paris 
  • Healthcare, welfare, youth care
    • Board member – Centrum Kinder- en Mensenhandel 
    • Care coordinator – Salvation Army 
    • Social worker – HVO-Querido 
  • Research
    • Researcher – GGD Amsterdam 
    • Head of research group – Netherlands Institute for Social Research 
    • Developer – Kennisland 
  • Education
    • Education manager – Anne Frank Museum 
    • Project leader – National Platform Science & Technology 
    • Summer school director – Leiden University 
  • NGO's and INGO's
    • Researcher – Amnesty International 
    • Project coordinator – Doctors without Borders 
    • Representative – United Nations Refugee Agency 
  • Journalism & Media
    • Journalist – De Volkskrant 
    • Filmmaker – Storyteller Ink 
    • Editor – VICE 
  • Organisational consultancy
    • Consultant – Deloitte Nederland 
    • Recruiter – Ernst & Young Dublin 
    • Head of HR – Omrom Healthcare Europe