MSc in Political Science
Nijmegen, Netherlands
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Jul 2025*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,601 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* final deadline for EU students | deadline for EU students who want to get assistance with housing: 1 May 2025 | deadline for non-EU students: 1 Apr 2025
** for EU/EEA nationals; €18,404 for non-EU/EEA nationals
Introduction
- This programme is designed for students with a background in Political Science, or related disciplines
- Gain the skills and knowledge to understand political interaction and the theoretical background of today's political systems
- Explore problems facing developing political systems, and analyze current topics dealing with power, cooperation, political economy, and more
- Prepare yourself for a career as a policymaker, advocate, analyst, diplomat, researcher, journalist or more
Radboud's Master's programme in Political Science has been recognized for its quality in past years. In 2017, 2018, and 2019, the programme was voted Best Master's programme according to Elsevier magazine's Best Studies; similarly, it was awarded the label 'Top Programme' by Keuzegids Masters and was rated best in the field in 2019. Our students also give us high marks (8/10) according to the National Student Survey in 2019. The programme is also NVAO accredited.
Besides benefitting from the programme's reputation, you will also have access to Radboud's extensive network, giving you plenty of internship and career opportunities during, and after your studies.
Admissions
Curriculum
What will you learn?
Power shapes politics, but what shapes power in the 21st Century? The Radboud Master's programme in Political Science offers a unique opportunity for highly motivated students to prepare for a rewarding career in leading positions in the public and private sector. Within the Master's Political Science, you have a choice between seven Master's specialisations. Moreover, our Master's programme offers Dual Degree programmes with the American University in Washington, DC and with the University of Glasgow.
We are interested in uncovering the social, economic, and political causes of recent political developments, while also questioning whether they are destabilising or whether they will be accommodated into existing institutional structures.
Specialisations
- Comparative Politics: Democracies and Autocracies
- Conflict, Power and Politics
- European Union Politics and Governance
- Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Politics
- Global Political Economy
- International Relations
- Political Theory
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Program Outcome
What will you learn?
Power shapes politics, but what shapes power in the 21st century? The Radboud Master's Program in Political Science offers a unique opportunity for highly motivated students to prepare for a rewarding career in leading positions in the public and private sector.
We are interested in uncovering the social, economic, and political causes of recent political developments, while also questioning whether they are destabilising or whether they will be accommodated into existing institutional structures.
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Career Opportunities
Career prospects
Graduates from this programme could find career opportunities in a variety of roles:
- Policymakers
- Consultants
- Journalists
- Researchers
- Positions in NGOs, or governmental organizations
- Advocates
- Financial institutions