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Political Science

Master

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Power shapes politics, but what shapes power in the 21st Century? Political scientists analyse political behaviour, ideas, events and institutions. At the heart of politics lies power.
This programme offers a unique opportunity for highly motivated students to prepare for a rewarding career in leading positions in the public and private sector. You will choose a specialisation within the programme that determines the courses in the first semester. You will graduate in this specialisation in the second semester.

The Master's programme in Political Science offers a choice between six specialisations:

  • Comparative Politics
  • Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Politics
  • Conflict, Power and Politics
  • International Political Economy
  • International Relations
  • Political Theory

For the fourth time in a row, this programme was rated number one in the Netherlands by the Keuzegids Masters 2016 (Guide to Master's programmes).

Language

English

Title

Master of Science

Duration

1 year

ECTS credits

Accreditation

NVAO

Numerus Fixus

Tuition fee 2023/2024

€ 2,314


Admission

Application requirements

A Dutch Bachelor's degree (or equivalent, from a research university) in Political Science. Additional conditions may apply (see website).

In order to take part in this programme, you need to have fluency in both written and spoken English.This requirement has been satisfied when the student meets one of the following conditions: Has successfully completed a three-year Bachelor's programme at a Dutch university. Is a citizen of Australia, Canada (with exception of Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, or the United States of America. Has successfully completed a Bachelor's programme that was taught completely in the Englis

Language requirements

C1
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
C2
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
6.5
IELTS overall band
90
TOEFL internet based

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Start date App. deadline EU/EEA App. deadline Non-EU/EEA
1 Sep '24 1 May '24 1 Apr '24

Scholarships

You can check if you're eligible for scholarships that apply to this course.

Orange Knowledge Programma (OKP)

The Orange Knowledge Programme aims to contribute to a society's sustainable and inclusive development. Its scholarships are open to mid-career professionals in specific countries.

Fullbright-Radboud Scholarships

Orange Tulip Scholarship - Indonesia

These customised scholarships will increase the talent development in a country with a Nuffic Neso office by allowing talented students to study in the Netherlands.

Contact

Radboud University

Main address
Comeniuslaan 4
6525 HP Nijmegen
024 - 3612345

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