Philosophical Perspectives on Politics and the Economy

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

• 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