Political Science Leiden University

Overview

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. Choose the MSc programme in Political Science at Leiden University .

By doing an MSc in Political Science in Leiden or The Hague, you will immerse yourself in interesting themes and benefit from an advanced grounding in the fundamentals of political analysis. The programme offers advanced training in essential academic and professional skills. There are six specialisations and two cities from which to choose:

• International Organisation (The Hague)
• International Politics (Leiden)
• Nationalism, Ethnic Conflict and Development (Leiden)
• Dutch Politics (Leiden)
• Parties, Parliaments and Democracy (Leiden)
• Political Legitimacy and Justice (Leiden)

What you will learn

As a MSc in Political Science graduate, you know and understand the ‘State of the Art’ in Political Science (with a particular emphasis on the field of your specialisation). You are able to think analytically, study independently, and work autonomously as well as collectively. Particularly, you have demonstrated your ability to develop and apply original ideas, predominantly within a research context. You have learned how to communicate the conclusions of your scholarly research to an audience beyond traditional academia. Furthermore, you are aware of the social and ethical responsibilities that arise from the applied side of Political Science.

Career prospects

Due to the comprehensive nature of this master's programme, you are prepared for a variety of careers in politics and public service, the media, non-profit organisations, consultancy, and (inter)national business.

The programme also offers an ideal preparation for further academic work in Political Science.

Examples of jobs

• Civil servant
• Policy officer
• Manager
• Consultant
• Diplomat
• Instructor
• Journalist
• Lobbyist
• Teacher
• Researcher
• Politician
• Editor

Accreditation

Accredited by NVAO, the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.