Global Political Economy Leiden University

Overview

The Global Political Economy MA programme at Leiden University has a multidisciplinary approach allowing you to explore and develop your own interests. 

As a student in the Global Political Economy specialisation, you will address such key concerns as the determinants of economic growth, poverty, and inequality; the changing organization, operation, and logics of global industries; environmental sustainability and equity challenges arising from features and effects of global capitalism; and implications of the world market for the vitality and future of democracy.

You will benefit from the close contacts between the University and national and international government institutions in The Hague, as well as the unique wealth of area studies at Leiden University.

Career prospects

• Policy advisor, at a ministry of foreign affairs

• Communications manager and project assistant at an NGO promoting reconciliation and peace

• Consular spokesperson at a ministry of foreign affairs

• Consultant at an NGO

• Project manager at a company specialising in geo-services, international development and project management

• PhD candidate and research assistant

• Communications officer at an international student federation

• Research analyst at a consultancy firm

• Product manager at a multinational company

• University relations manager at an education intermediary

• Senior immigration expert at a multinational accountancy and consultancy firm