Please note: This page is aimed at prospective students. Are you already a student at Radboud University? You can find your current study programme in the Course catalogue.

Curriculum: year 1

Year 1 of the Research Master's programme in Social and Cultural Science. 

About this study curriculum

Students will follow method courses set A or B, depending on your educational background and research experience. 

Provisional overview for prospective students

This overview provides an indication of the study programme of the academic year 2026-2027 and is aimed at prospective students. It is subject to change and no rights may be derived from it. Already a student at Radboud University? View your current study programme in the course catalogue.

Compulsory courses
P1
P2
P3
P4
3 EC
  1. P1
6 EC
  1. P1
6 EC
  1. P1
3 EC
  1. P2
  2. P3
9 EC
  1. P3
  2. P4
6 EC
  1. P3
  2. P4
3 EC
  1. P1
  2. P2
  3. P3
  4. P4

Research Methods Set A: Quantitative Methods

Total number EC: 12 EC
8 EC
  1. P1
  2. P2
4 EC
  1. P3

Research Methods Set B: Qualitative Methods

Total number EC: 12 EC
6 EC
  1. P2
6 EC
  1. P2
  2. P3
Elective courses
P1
P2
P3
P4

Choose 2 elective courses

Total number EC: 8 EC
4 EC
  1. P2
4 EC
  1. P2
4 EC
  1. P2
4 EC
  1. P3
4 EC
  1. P4
Free electives
P1
P2
P3
P4
Elective course of at least 4 EC
4 EC
  1. P1
  2. P2
  3. P3
  4. P4

In choosing your electives, you have the opportunity to select Master's courses offered within or outside the faculty or even outside Radboud University. Students have to apply for approval for elective courses by the examination board.