Overview

This master's 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.

The programme capitalises on Leiden University's internationally-acclaimed expertise and close proximity to the Hague to bring you state-of-the-art courses. You will learn to apply philosophical methods to social, political and economic phenomena, from democracy and the nation-state to the nature of global capitalism, with the purpose of bringing clarity to ongoing discussions and paving the way to novel solutions.

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