Comparative Politics - Democracies and Autocracies Radboud University

Overview

The specialisation provides students with strong theoretical foundations and substantive empirical knowledge in subjects such as political representation and deliberative democracy, political parties, democratic reform, authoritarianism and populism. Our emphasis on both theory and empirical knowledge will also train you to assess the effects of proposed policy solutions. You will be prepared for a career in leading positions in both the public and private sector.

Career prospects

Our graduates have the skills that employers want: sound research and analytical skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; and experience in working in teams and independently. These skills and knowledge will prepare you for positions in policymaking, administration, and project management in the public and private sector, as well as in research settings. Our alumni have positions as policymakers in international organisations, political parties, government ministries, market authorities, the European Parliament and the European Commission. Our alumni also work as consultants for profit and non-profit organisations and as researchers at think-tanks and universities. They are also employed by banks and other financial institutions and by the media.

Our graduates have the skills and knowledge for positions in: 

• Policymaking, for example in international organisations or political parties
• Project management in the public and private sector
• Consultancy for profit and non-profit organisations

• Researcher at a think tank or university

Optional Dual degree

Do you want to take on an extra challenge after your Master's degree in Political Science at Radboud University ? Then a Dual degree might be something for you! In a Dual degree programme, you will follow two Master's programmes. One at Radboud University and one abroad. We offer four Dual degrees for Comparative Politics.

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by the NVAO (the Dutch-Flemish accreditation organisation).