Social-Economic Sciences

Short Profile

Are you fascinated by current social and economic challenges? Do you want to broaden your perspective? If so, the Bachelor of Social-Economic Sciences is exactly what you are looking for. This unique, multidisciplinary programme allows you to develop competences related to socio-economic policy, business, economics, sociology, mathematics and statistics, in an international environment.

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Study content

In the first year, the programme’s broad curriculum introduces you to several fields. This will help you discover where your interests lie and make a choice for a major in Business Economics, Economic Analysis, Social-economic Analysis or Sociological Analysis in the second and third year.

After this Bachelor’s programme, there are several Masters to choose from at the University of Antwerp or at universities all over the world.

Career

After your Bachelor’s programme, you can enroll in one of our English postgraduate programmes in Economic Policy or Political Science. Depending on your major and electives, you can also choose the Master in Business Economics. If you are proficient in Dutch, there are a number of Dutch Master’s programmes for you to consider.

The English-language Bachelor of Social-Economic Sciences is being organised for the first time in the academic year 2021-2022. This means you will be among the first ones to graduate this international, multidisciplinary programme.
However, in the past 10 years, over 300 students graduated from the Dutch-language programme in Social-Economic Sciences. Now they are consultants, HR officers, advisors, managers, etc. and work for public institutions, banks, consultancy firms, and so on.
94.7% of our graduates have found a job within 6 months of finishing their studies. Several alumni now live and work abroad in Germany, Spain, Canada, Australia, Singapore, etc.

You can find testimonials of alumni on www.uantwerpen.be/ses-career-prospects.

Admission requirements

In order to enrol in an academic Bachelor’s programme, you need to have (at least) a secondary education degree which entitles you to enrol in a comparable programme in a university of the country in which the degree was conferred. Students who’s degree was already recognised by NARIC as being equivalent to a Flemish diploma that gives direct access to the programme already comply with the diploma requirements.

Since the programme is taught in English, applicants with a prior degree issued outside Belgium, the Netherlands or Luxembourg are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English.

Why choose UAntwerp

Our university is located in the city of Antwerp, in the heart of Belgium and Europe. The port of Antwerp is one of the biggest in the world. The city of Antwerp is not just an ancient medieval and baroque city, full of history. It is also a bustling metropolis with a vibrant social scene, impressive architecture and cultural contrasts. Over 170 nationalities live here, more than in New York! This cosmopolitan vibe is also reflected at the University of Antwerp.

First-rate research and education make the University of Antwerp a wonderful place to study and to work. We foster the nexus between research and education. Internationalisation is key to our mission. It is no coincidence that the University of Antwerp is a partner in a highly promising European University Network, the Young Universities for the Future of Europe www.YUFE.eu.

As home away from home to over 20,000 students, the University of Antwerp prides itself on operating on a human scale. Our faculty and staff will welcome you into top-notch infrastructure on one of our four campuses. While you’re here you are also invited to enjoy our vibrant cultural programming, sports facilities and many other available student services.

Orientation year

After completing your studies you can choose to look for work opportunities in Belgium. You can apply for an orientation year and extend your stay in Belgium by 12 months. Guidance and administrative assistance with this process is available through the university.