65 Master's degrees in Political Science in Netherlands

The Conflict Studies and Human Rights programme at Utrecht University  challenges you to examine these types of urgent questions. The main aim is to turn you into an independent and critical conflict analyst. The international programme offers a hands-on and interdisciplinary approach to studying the causes, dynamics, and impacts of conflict and collective violence.

The History of Politics and Society programme at Utrecht University provides you with a thorough understanding of the historical roots of the most important political and societal issues that politicians, journalists and policy makers are concerned with today.

Learn how to tackle global social challenges such as poverty or migration and become an expert in sustainable development in an international context alongside the Sociology - Politics, Policy and Societal Development course at Tilburg University.

Understanding how gender, race, ethnicity, class, religion and other identities intersect with power structures is key to addressing pressing societal issues such as discrimination, unequal representation, economic disparities, and violent conflicts. Learn to critically analyse these domestic and global dynamics and develop viable solutions to foster more inclusive political and social systems.

How do we make sense of conflict and in/security? What are the causes that spark violence and war? And how are war, terrorism and in/security framed and what shapes do they take in practice at local, regional, national and international levels? How do territorial and identity issues shape and are shaped by conflict, violence and insecurity?

The Master’s specialisation Comparative Politics: Autocracies and Democracies addresses worldwide democratic decline and rising authoritarianism. Students acquire skills to understand and explain polarisation, populism, inequality and declining trust.

Join the Data Science and Society - Governance course at Tilburg University and use data science methods that can minimize bias and provide explainable predictions. Work with data at local, national, and international scales to produce insights that can lead to fair, transparent, and sustainable governance and policy.

Power shapes politics, but what shapes power in the 21st Century? The Radboud Master's programme in Political Science offers a unique opportunity for highly motivated students to prepare for a rewarding career in leading positions in the public and private sector.

Are you interested in learning about societal problems and governance responses in an online community? Discover Public Governance, Management and Policy programme from Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Choice is at the very heart of politics. War or peace, left or right, liberty or security, sovereignty or integration, consensus or conflict—choices matter. Choice is also key to your education. Choose an intellectually challenging programme in which you develop your knowledge and expertise in the study of politics. Choose a respected, selective programme that fits your future ambitions.

If you're interested in a critical approach to the main contemporary forms of power, from capitalism to whiteness, and from patriarchy to coloniality, this master's programme Power, Publics and Engagement from Erasmus University Rotterdam is for you.

Are you curious about how cities can lead the way in tackling urgent challenges like inequality, housing and climate change—while ensuring inclusive and just outcomes? Then the master track Urban Governance of Inclusive Sustainable Cities programme from Erasmus University Rotterdam is the perfect choice for you.

In this English-taught Philosophy Research Master’s programme, you will study ethics and political philosophy in relation to societal and political issues – such as climate change, social injustice, protests, public health, technology and digitalization.

If you’re interested in how digital technologies reshape how we work, organise, and govern, this Digital Technology, Governance and Society programme from Erasmus University Rotterdam is the right fit for you.

In this specialisation you will become familiar with the nature of violent conflict in the 21st Century. How can we explain the origins and development of violent conflicts? What are the effects of international interventions in war? What are the conditions for an enduring peace?

Why are social divisions in society increasing? Are you interested in knowing how welfare policies can help to reduce social inequality? Then this Social Inequalities and Change degree offered by Erasmus University Rotterdam might be the right choice for you.

This Public Policy and Human Development programme offered by Maastricht University and United Nations University, equips you with quantitative and qualitative skills to analyse complex public policy challenges. Gain expertise in governance, policy analysis, and problem-solving for global or local careers.

Applied Political Theory is not just about interpreting or explaining the world, but also about changing it. From climate change to homelessness, great societal challenges require that we make decent and legitimate political choices. This specialisation provides you with the tools to evaluate whether and how the exercise of power by political actors and institutions can be justified.

Learn how to tackle global social challenges such as poverty or migration and become an expert in sustainable development in an international context. You acquire various perspectives on sustainable development with a focus on social and economic drivers and motives. Translate important societal questions into sociological research to evaluate policies and to serve as input for new policies.

Uncover the economic and political dimensions of global issues and power struggles behind policy choices. Learn to understand and explain the world from the perspectives of different stakeholders.