Overview
The Political Science - International Relations - Peace and Security programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam equips you with the analytical tools to examine global and regional insecurity, the effectiveness of peacekeeping missions, and the political complexities of intervention. You’ll gain insights into ethnopolitical conflict within states, the impact of colonial and neocolonial structures, and the strategic calculations behind the use of military force. Special attention is given to the interplay between domestic politics and international decision-making.
Entering the job market
A wide range of career paths is open to you when you graduate from the VU Master in Political Science. Your analytical skills to think critically and grasp societal complexity, your capacity to conduct independent research and clearly communicate results to different audiences, and your deep knowledge and understanding of various fields in international politics, governance and decision-making are competencies that you can apply across diverse job activities. Whatever path you choose, your specialist subject will give you an extra edge.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Master’s Thesis in International Relations: Peace and Security
- Core Debates in Political Science
- Advanced Political Analysis
- Selected Issues: International Security Studies
- Political and Policy Research: Philosophy and Design
- Applying Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Political Science
- Workshop in Peace and Security
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
Disciplines
International Relations Political Science Terrorism & Security View 10 other Masters in Terrorism & Security in NetherlandsWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Your previous education needs to be deemed equivalent to at least a Dutch academic Bachelor’s degree obtained at a research university (nominal duration 3 years).
Programme specific requirements
The Admission Board needs to establish that you meet all of the following admission requirements:
- A sufficient background in the field of quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques of social science research
- A sufficient background in the field of political science
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents24830 EUR / year≈ 24830 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals2695 EUR / year≈ 2695 EUR / year
Living costs
Amsterdam
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Funding
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