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Unfortunately it is no longer possible to register for this minor, as all places have been booked. 

The minor in Global Justice is offered by the Faculty of Humanities. The faculty’s minors consist of 30 ECTS credits and earn you a second qualification that will be listed on the transcript accompanying your degree certificate. 

For whom? 

This minor is interesting for students who would like to gain: 

  • A deeper understanding of underlying dynamics that structure distinct searches for justice around the world; 
  • Knowledge of critical theories and key concepts pertaining to the study of power and in/justice; 
  • Knowledge of the central methodological and ethical debates and challenges in the field;  
  • Analytical skills to critically study and interpret historical or present day searches for justice; 
  • Analytical and practical skills to understand and engage with justice-seeking initiatives, including practice-based and action-driven work; 
  • The ability to apply a justice-focused lens in the own major. 

Study schedule

COURSES SEM 1 SEM 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 EC
  • Social Justice in Context
    Period 1
    6
  • Crime, Justice and Conflict Otherwise
    Period 2
    6
  • Democracy, Populism and Resistance
    Period 3
    6
  • Restricted-choice electives
    Period 4
    Period 5
    12

    Choose two of the following courses: 'Environmental and Climate Justice', 'Gender and Social Inequality in Latin America', 'Race, Place, and the Politics of Indigeneity' and 'Spatial Justice across Cities'.

Compulsory course
Elective
UvA Course Catalogue: Minor Global Justice

Entry requirements

This minor is open for application to students who have obtained 60 ECTS, an academic first-year diploma (propedeuse), or a positive Binding Study Advice from an academic Bachelor's programme.

The minor is also open for application to students from a Dutch University of Applied Sciences (HBO) who have completed their propaedeutic year. If you are an HBO student and if you are looking to do a Master's programme at the UvA, please check out the Faculty of Humanities’ pre-Master's programmes, as completing a minor is not enough to grant you access to Master’s programmes. 

Application

The registration period for a minor in the academic year 2025-2026 will start in Spring 2025.

Facts & Figures
Credits
30 ECTS,
Language of instruction
English
Starts in
September
Location
Roeterseiland campus