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Master
Vergelijk
Political Economy (Political Science)

Study programme

First semester

In the first semester students have to take one core course in the field of Political Theory and the course State of the Art of Political Science.  Both courses combine a broad engagement with core questions of politics with in-depth study of a particular contemporary theme from a sub-disciplinary perspective. Students study in groups of four to five students. Subsequently students also choose two relevant electives from a list of approximately 20 electives (topics change every academic year).

Second semester

In the second semester students select a research project (30 ECTS credits) on a topic relevant to the field of Political Economy.

  • In Part I (Thesis Seminars) students focus on core theory and common substantive literature and on research design within a programme that exposes them to a range of research methods.
  • In Part II students concentrate on writing their thesis.

Thesis

The final Master's thesis is a report on primary or secondary research carried out by the student as part of the research project. The thesis should be between 10,000 and 16,000 words long.

COURSES SEM 1 SEM 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 EC
  • Free-choice electives: Non-compulsory methodological training
    —
  • Specialisation Course Political Economy
    9

    The primary objective of this course is to provide students with the necessary knowledge and conceptual understandings in the field. Emphasising shared knowledge and conceptual depth, the course covers key concepts in political economy, the governance of the economy, and the interplay between global and local economic forces and political contestation. Students are expected to develop critical assessment skills, defend arguments, and present insights into Political Economy in academic English, fostering a comprehensive understanding of economic life, governance, and societal processes.

  • State of the Art Political Science
    3

    Improve your ability to engage with advanced political theories and debates, analyse political science questions critically, and quickly learn new topics. You will learn to design research proposals that address empirical gaps, report findings clearly, and work effectively in teams to develop academic and policy solutions.

  • Restricted-choice electives: Master Electives PE
    18
  • Restricted-choice electives: Thesis
    30
Compulsory course
Elective
Specialisation
Find more information in the online course catalogue