Rural Development Sociology Group

Rural Development Sociology in the Netherlands has evolved in close association with Cultural and Social Anthropology where Wageningen concentrates its efforts on rural and agricultural dimensions.

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Our courses

The Rural Development Sociology Group offers B.Sc. and M.Sc. Programmes International Development Studies, Ph.D. Programmes, Ph.D. Training courses and internships. Read all about he opportunities.

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Our research

In comparison with anthropology and sociology at other Dutch universities, development sociology at Wageningen is unique in its concentration on the study of rural transformations, and for its close co-operation with other social and agricultural science disciplines. Read more about out research themes and projects.

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