Political Science: specialization Comparative and European Politics

As the processes of globalization and Europeanization deepen, politics and policy-making becomes less and less the exclusive domain of the national state. Indeed, politics increasingly takes place at different layers simultaneously. The so-called multi-level governance system of the European Union is a case in point. The processes of transnationalization profoundly affect patterns of political representation and the role of political parties and public policy-making. Social phenomena such as the pressures facing national welfare states and the subsequent controversial welfare reforms; the rise of alternative social movements or popular extremism; the erosion of established mass parties across Europe; and the waning power of trade unions in some countries: all need to be better understood as they are shaped by processes taking place outside and across national state structures. The Political Science Master's programme: specialization in Comparative and European Politics analyzes the characteristics and diversity of nation states within their global context, with a particular focus on those in a European context.

Instruction modes

case study, oral presentation, research, research proposal, tutorial, lecture, working group, group assignment, workshop, group discussion, individual assignment, self study, seminar

Accreditation: NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

Students will generally have a B+ or 7.8 as an overall average or a GPA of 3.25, or better.

Other requirements

1. gemiddeld cijfer Students will generally have a B+ or 7.8 as an overall average or a GPA of 3.25, or better.
2. taaltoets cijfer The minimum English language proficiency requirements for admission to the Master's programme in Political Science are: IELTS 7.0 TOEFL paper-based test: 600 TOEFL computer-based test: 250 TOEFL Internet-based test: 100
3. aanvullend vak You must have had social sciences research methodology
4. aanvullend vak You must have had social sciences research methodology.
5. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) You must hold an academic bachelor's degree in political science, international relations, or a closely related subject. You must have had social sciences research methodology.
6. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) You must hold a BA or BSc honours degree from an accredited research university in Political Science, International Relations or a closely related discipline.