Political Economy
The field of Political Economy focuses on ‘real world economics’: the study of economic developments in their political and policy-relevant context. The minor in Political Economy complements the analysis of the political context with a deep theoretical and empirical understanding how economic dynamics produce winners and losers and how that affects our society and policy choices.
This minor is for students who are interested in:
- International Political Economy
- Developments in the global economy
- A career in the corporate world, in (international) economic policy-making, or in corporate sector-government relations
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Political EconomyPeriod 16
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International Political EconomyPeriod 4Period 512
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Restricted-choice electives: ElectivesPeriod 1Period 2Period 3Period 4Period 56
Continue your studies with a Master's programme
This minor may serve as a good preparation for academic Bachelor’s students who want to apply for admission to a Master's in Political Economy (Political Science). Always check the entry requirements of the Master’s programme you are interested in.
Entry Requirements
- You can apply for this minor if you are a Bachelor’s student and have obtained at least 60 ECTS from university-level courses at the time of application.
- A completed first year of applied sciences (HBO) does not grant access to the minor.
Application and Admission
The registration period for a minor in the academic year 2025-2026 is 1 April - 13 May 2025.
You are guaranteed placement if you apply and meet the entry requirements. There is no limit on the number of places.
Contact
For questions about the Minor's programme, you can contact the Education Desk Social Sciences.
- Email: edss@uva.nl
- REC B7.00 (Mondays to Fridays 9:00-17:00 CEST)
- Phone +31 205253777 (Mondays to Fridays 10:00-16:00 CEST).
- Credits
- 30 ECTS,
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
- Location
- Roeterseiland campus