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Political Science
Choice is also key to your education. Choose an intellectually challenging programme in which you develop your knowledge and expertise in the study of politics. Choose a respected, selective programme that fits your future ambitions. Choose the Political Science programme at Leiden University.
History of Politics and Society
The History of Politics and Society programme at Utrecht University provides you with a thorough understanding of the historical roots of the most important political and societal issues that politicians, journalists and policy makers are concerned with today.
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Our selective one-year Master’s programme in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) from University of Groningen offers this interdisciplinary approach.

European Governance
The Master's degree programme in European Governance from Masaryk University allows you to explore diverse environments of both schools situated in lively European metropolises which you will be able to live in for a year each – the first one in Brno, Czech Republic and the second in Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Political Science - International Relations
The Political Science - International Relations programme of the University of Amsterdam provides you with insight into fundamental questions about war and peace, the global economy, but also about justice and identity throughout the world. It analyses interactions between states, international organizations, citizens and other non-state actors at local, national, and supranational levels.
Political Science - Global Environmental Politics
The Political Science - Global Environmental Politics programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam explores the political dynamics of the climate crisis and the transition to a just and sustainable future.
Communication Science - Political Communication
The Communication Science - Political Communication programme of the University of Amsterdam addresses issues at the core of our democracies. It provides an understanding of the role and significance of media, journalism and information in shaping public opinion.
Democracy and Representation
Do political parties still perform their representational function? This is one of the main questions facing modern democracy. By taking the Democracy and Representation programme from Leiden University you will be addressing this issue both theoretically and empirically.
Modern Political Culture- Ideas and Discourses in Context
The master's programme in Arts and Culture focuses on culture in the making. Culture can refer to the products of intellectual and artistic creativity, such as scholarly and literary texts or works of art. Learn more with this programme in Modern Political Culture- Ideas and Discourses in Context from Maastricht University.

Economics - International Political Economy
Uncover the economic and political dimensions of global issues and power struggles behind policy choices. Learn to understand and explain the world from the perspectives of different stakeholders.
Human Geography - Political Geography
The Human Geography - Political Geography programme of the University of Amsterdam focuses on three core themes: geopolitics, globalisation and governance. By examining these concepts, political geographies in our current globalised world are analysed and researched. Theories and methods in political geography are thoroughly studied before a thesis project in the field is conducted.
Public Policy and Governance (Political Science)
In the Public Policy and Governance (Political Science) programme of the University of Amsterdam you will learn to critically analyse public policies in often controversial political settings. The programme focuses on both research and practice and links theory and practice by looking into interesting cases and inviting inspiring guest speakers.

Political Science - International Relations
Tackling contemporary global problems in the 21st century, such as war and violent conflict, geopolitical and economic competition, rising inequalities, pandemics, climate change, or artificial intelligence requires a deeper understanding of the essential dynamics, actors, and factors that shape global politics.

Urban Governance of Inclusive Sustainable Cities
Do you wonder what role cities play in discovering answers to major social economic and environmental issues such as sustainability, poverty, inequality, housing and growth in a just way? Then this Urban Governance of Inclusive Sustainable Cities programme from Erasmus University Rotterdam is the right choice for you.
Comparative Politics (Political Science)
Would you like to better understand the rapidly changing character of politics? The Comparative Politics (Political Science) programme of the University of Amsterdam provides you with insight into political processes, and political institutions and actors.

Borders, Migration and Justice
The Borders, Migration and Justice programme at Radboud University explores the influence of geopolitics and persistence of global injustices for present day human mobility across the globe.
Political Science - Political Economy
How do global economic and political forces shape the lives and future of citizens, business, and civil society? The Political Science - Political Economy programme of the University of Amsterdam will teach you to answer these questions.

Ethics and Political Philosophy
In this English-taught Philosophy Research Master’s programme, you will study ethics and political philosophy in relation to societal and political issues – such as climate change, social injustice, protests, public health, technology and digitalization.
Political Science - International Relations - Peace and Security
The Political Science - International Relations - Peace and Security programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam explores the roots and dynamics of conflict, the mechanisms of conflict resolution, and the role of international actors in peace processes.
Global Order in Historical Perspective
The Global Order in Historical Perspective MA programme offered at Leiden University focuses on examining the historical processes behind the evolution of the global order.