Nationalism, Ethnic Conflict and Development

Overview

Organising diversity is one of today’s main challenges. Ethnic, racial, religious, and cultural differences are on the agenda worldwide, often because of the violent conflicts that ensue. Why and how do these conflicts arise, where do these turn into bloodshed? What are the mechanisms for fostering stability and peace, both within and between states? How should we understand phenomena such as nationalism, federalism, multiculturalism and separatism? A multidisciplinary and international team of social scientists will work with you in order to clarify and explain these issues, each from his/her own expertise.

This Nationalism, Ethnic Conflict and Development MSc programme at Leiden University offers a structured, intensive curriculum balancing substantive and skills-oriented courses, including a number of elective seminars, plus a research thesis.

This specialisation prepares you to combine the insights and rigour of social science with the practical skills needed to make a difference in the world of foreign policy formation, implementation, and evaluation.

Career prospects

• public administration

• international affairs specialist

• journalism

• law enforcement

• teacher/professor

• legislative staff member

• lobbyist

• political analyst

• politician

• public policy researcher

• campaign management

• news correspondent

• sales and marketing

• speech writer

• urban and regional planner

• non-profit organizations