Overview
The Master's programme in Philosophical Perspectives on Politics and the Economy at Leiden University brings together some of the most important approaches to understanding the local, the global and the universal. This programme offers you an advanced education in philosophy with a focus on questions in politics and economics. It is ideal for students who aspire to a career in policymaking, politics, journalism and a wide range of other professional occupations.
Leiden University's Master's in Philosophical Perspectives on Politics and the Economy delivers these opportunities and more – bringing you an advanced interdisciplinary degree from one of the world's leading universities. The programme capitalises on Leiden University's internationally-acclaimed expertise and close proximity to the Hague to bring you state-of-the-art courses that incorporate the latest insights across three disciplines. You will apply philosophical methods to critique social, political and economic phenomena, from democracy and the nation-state to the nature of global capitalism, and devise innovative solutions.
Classes are deliberately kept small to ensure a high level of interaction between you, your classmates and your lecturers, many of whom are at the leading edge of their fields.
Philosophical Perspectives on Politics and the Economy at Leiden University is an accredited degree programme of Philosophy. After successful completion of this programme, you will receive a legally accredited master’s degree in Philosophy and the title Master of Arts (MA).
Career prospects
Our graduates end up working in a diverse range of positions, examples include:- Policy Officer at a ministry
- Copywriter at a media company
- Freelance editor
- PhD candidate at an foreign university
- Editor at a communications consultancy firm
- Consultant at an IT consultancy firm
- Editor at a company specialising in reviewing theses and dissertations
- Coordinator at an international human rights watch organisation
- PhD candidate at a university in Sweden
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
- In the first semester you will follow the mandatory core seminar: Politics and Economy: Philosophical Foundations (10 EC).
- You will also select three optional courses (in total 30 EC), two in the first semester and one in the second semester.
- You will conclude your MA programme by writing a master’s thesis (20 EC). Your master’s thesis is an independent academic contribution exploring philosophical perspectives on politics and the economy.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Economics Philosophy & Ethics Political Science View 56 other Masters in Political Science in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A copy of a valid passport or ID card
- A copy of a Dutch residence permit (if applicable)
- CV (résumé)
- Language proficiency (if applicable)
- Copies of diplomas and transcripts
Tuition Fee
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International
18800 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 18800 EUR per year and a duration of 12 months. -
EU/EEA
2168 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 2168 EUR per year and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
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