Population Studies
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Are you interested in population issues like ageing, integration of migrants and poverty? The MSc Population Studies trains you in theories, methods and skills needed to comprehend population dynamics.Essential to understanding population dynamics is the study of demographic behaviour of people, in terms of their life events, e.g. birth, marriage, divorce, health, migration, and death. The master programme focuses on these demographic events, on how decision-making regarding these life events is influenced by the historical, economic, societal, cultural, and medical context, and on how these demographic events have an impact on population-level trends.You will learn about:Pressing population issues as population ageing, integration of migrants, health inequalities and povertyIndividual decision-making processes behind demographic events, such as family formation, residential choices and migration, and health care useCollecting and interpreting demographic dataMethods and techniques to analyze demographic data: life table, population projections, advanced survey analysis, qualitative research methodsPopulation policies and intervention programmes
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A bachelor's degree in a related field is required. Applicants from non-anglophone countries must provide proof of English proficiency (TOEFL 90 and IELTS 6.5).Admission Deadline: May 1
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Groningen
Groningen
9712 GC
Netherlands
- 1 year
- Full Time
- On Campus Learning
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