Political Science: specialization Policy and Politics

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 2.17 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 7.8 k / Year(s)  
StudyQA ranking:4430 Duration:12 months

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While policy and politics are obviously closely related in practice, they operate according to distinct logics. To understand these logics, one also requires different techniques. Students in the Master's Political Science: Policy and Politics are exposed both to policy experts and political scientists and learn how to combine the different views in evaluating political and policy processes. During the one-year Masters' programme Political Science: Policy and Politics, you receive a thorough-based training and insight in how the dynamics of politics interact with everyday governance processes,. This interaction is put in light of developments at the transnational, European and global level and applied in specific policy areas like security policy.

Instruction modes

literature study, oral presentation, research, research project, 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) A Bachelor’s degree from a research university in Political Science, International Relations or a closely related discipline.
  6. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) A Bachelor’s degree from a research university in Political Science, International Relations or a closely related discipline.

 


Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

  • ✔️ Flexible study schedule
  • ✔️ Experienced teachers
  • ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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