Overview

The Master of Political Science at University of Antwerp aims to improve yourunderstanding of political decision-making from differentperspectives. In this programme we explore:

How and why citizens participate in politics. Who participates and who does not?
How elected politicians translate their political
preferences into political action.
What impact policy professionals such as political advisors, consultants or civil servants can have on policy decisions.
How institutions constrain and enable the potential for political cooperation.

Your future

The Master’s programme will prepare you for a careerin politics, policymaking, public affairs, research,consultancy or the media. You will be needed in positionsthat require you to analyse policy making and to guide and influence decision-making.After finishing your Master’s programme you might find yourself:

Monitoring, analysing and acting on key policy developments taking place in Europe as a public affairs manager
Starting a career as a politician, right in the epicentre of politics
Identifying threats and opportunities emerging from new policies as a researcher
Using your strong understanding of the European and international institutional landscape as a diplomat or lobbyist
Cutting down a 30-page political article in an academic journal to 800 words in the newspaper as a (political) journalist

Accreditation

All study programmes at the University of Antwerp received accredidation from NVAO (Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation).

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Programme Structure

Courses include

Citizens
Politicians
Policy Professionals
Institutions
Research Design Seminar

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-25 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Non-EEA nationals can apply till the end of February and EEA nationals till the end of May.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

60 ECTS

A full-time one-year study programme amounts to 60 ECTS credits (30 ECTS credits per semester), which implies a student workload of about 1500 to 1800 hours. One ECTS credit stands for 25 to 30 hours of work including contact hours, preparatory work, study and assessment.

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Public Policy Political Science View 5 other Masters in Public Policy in Belgium

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Since the programme is taught in English, candidates with a prior degree issued outside Belgium, the Netherlands or Luxembourg are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English. They can do so in two ways:Either by submitting a language certificate showing their TOEFL, IELTS or ITACE results (the level required can be checked on www.uantwerpen.be/admission). Or by submitting proof they have studied at least one academic year (or 60 ECTS credits) in an English-language Bachelor’s or Master’s programme. Please note that the Board of Admission may still ask for additional proof of proficiency in English.

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Tuition Fee

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International

5800 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5800 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

1092 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1092 EUR per year during 12 months.

Tuition fees are subject to yearly revision

Living costs for Antwerpen

787 - 1230 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

The University of Antwerp directly participates in the selection process of certain scholarship programmes (Scholarships with UAntwerp participation). In addition students can also check if they are eligible for external funding opportunities (External scholarships). Scholarships are available for Bachelor, Master, PhD or for shorter stay programmes.

Do check with the Belgian embassy in your country whether they have any funding options.

Note that the tuition fee for most of UAntwerp's study programmes is reasonable when compared internationally. The cost of living for students in Belgium is about €16,000 per year.

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Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Political Science.

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Overview

Your future

Accreditation

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

EU/EEA

Living costs for Antwerpen

Funding

Check for any work restrictions

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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