Gender, Sexuality and Society (MSc)
Application procedure
Graduate School of Social Sciences
On this webpage you will find information on the application procedure for English taught Master's programmes of the Graduate School of Social Sciences.
Application deadlines
Starting in February 2010 (second semester) - for the Master's programme in International Development Studies only!
| Students with foreign or non-regular Dutch academic qualifications: | 1 August 2009 |
| Students with regular Dutch academic qualifications only: | 1 September 2009 |
| Notification period: | 15-30 October 2009 |
Starting in September 2010 (first semester)
| Students with foreign or non-regular Dutch academic qualifications: | 1 March 2010* |
| Students with regular Dutch academic qualifications only: | 1 April 2010* |
| Notification period: | 15-30 May 2010* |
* Please note: these dates are published with reservation.
Starting in February 2011 (second semester) - for the Master's programme in International Development Studies only!
| Students with foreign or non-regular Dutch academic qualifications: | 1 August 2010 |
| Students with regular Dutch academic qualifications only: | 1 September 2010 |
| Notification period: | 15-30 October 2010 |
Start of programme
All (research) Master's programmes of the Graduate School of Social Sciences start in September (the first semester). International Development Studies also starts in February (the second semester).
If you are accepted for one of the Master's programmes, your actual starting date will depend on your academic background as evaluated by the admissions committee. If your academic background is relevant, but not quite optimal for entry in the Master's programme, you may be admitted on basis of your overall academic standing and/or relevant work experience, provided that you complete a preparatory semester and/or intensive one-month research methodology module first.
More information about the preparatory programme will follow soon.
Format letter of reference
As you will notice on the application form and in the instructions, you will need to submit two letters of reference. You may wish to provide your referees with this format.
As you will notice on the application form and in the instructions, students with academic qualifications (to be) retrieved in a non-EEA country have to pay an application fee of € 100. If you wish to pay by credit card, you need to use this form.
Notification
If your application arrives on time and is received in good order, you will be sent a prompt confirmation of receipt through email. Once the admissions committee has processed your application, you will be notified of their decision through email during the notification period. If you are in need of an earlier notification, please indicate this on the form. Timely handling will be aimed for, but cannot be guaranteed.
Early notification needed?
Students who are applying for a scholarship or other financial funding and therefore need early notification of admission, are advised to apply at least 3 months before the desired date of notification, and before applying for the scholarship or other financial funding itself. Please indicate with your application the date by which you need to receive notification. Timely handling will be aimed for, but cannot be guaranteed.Late applications
Applications received after the application deadline will not be refused but will be processed for the next possible moment of enrolment. Prompt confirmation of receipt cannot be guaranteed.