36 monthsProgramme duration
14,700 EURTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Politics
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Political science is a broad study with a lot of depth. You study political issues at local, national and international level, from different perspectives. At the start of your studies, you can choose from two directions: Nationale en Internationale Politiek or International Relations and Organisations.
Read more about Political Science on the Leiden University website
Programme overview
Main Subject
Politics
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Political science is a broad study with a lot of depth. You study political issues at local, national and international level, from different perspectives. At the start of your studies, you can choose from two directions: Nationale en Internationale Politiek or International Relations and Organisations.
Read more about Political Science on the Leiden University website
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As a graduate from the programme Political Science: International Relations and Organisations (BSc) you possess knowledge and understanding of the discipline of Political Science and you have been introduced to doing to original research and the frontiers of the discipline.
You have a grasp of the key concepts in the study of political phenomena such as politics, the state, political systems, democracy, power, influence, policy, political culture, political behaviour, international regimes, international organisations, political conflict and conflict resolution. You have acquainted yourself with theories, models and approaches in the analysis of political phenomena at national and international level. Also, you have a basis in the methodology and techniques of political science research, statistical analysis and ethical aspects of scholarship.
You are able to independently design and conduct research, report about the outcomes.
During the first year, you familiarise yourself with the basics of the discipline and study related subjects, such as economics and history. Also, you practice text analysis, debating, and academic writing.
The second year offers you in-depth courses focusing on topics as global justice and international security.
In the third year you zoom in on topics of your choice. In addition, you can choose to do electives or a minor, study abroad, or do a research internship.
Studying International Relations and Organisations (IRO) you are building a foundation that will benefit you in your future career, whether as part of an international organisation, or as a journalist or consultant.
Typically, students with a bachelor's and master's degree in international relations or political science find jobs in the European Union, the United Nations, government, a multinational or non-governmental organisation, international organisations, or national organisations.
Most of our alumni work in policy-making, strategic analysis, research and education, management, consultancy, diplomacy, administration, and politics.
- Journalist
- Manager
- Diplomat
- Politician
- Consultant
- Policy officer
- Instructor
- Researcher
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