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Minor

Politics

The minor Politics offers students fundamental knowledge on political processes. It studies both political conflict and cooperation, and the exercise, control and restrictions on political power in various countries in the world. We offer a broad disciplinary base in political science and particularly focus on the subfield of Comparative Politics that studies the differences among countries in their state-society relations.

The programme is especially attractive to students who:

  • Are interested in contemporary political developments.
  • Aspire a job in a political environment such as in journalism, at a NGO or political party, or as a campaigner or public affairs professional.
COURSES SEM 1 SEM 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 EC
  • Introduction to politics
    12
  • Core module - comparative politics
    12
  • Restricted-choice electives: Electives:
    6
  • Politics, media and communication
    6
  • Democracies, autocracies and transitions
    6
  • The Politics of Difference
    6
  • Politics in Practice
    12
Compulsory course
Elective
Read more in the Course Catalogue (2024-2025)

Get a taste of the atmosphere

Video Minor Politics

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 the Master's programme in Comparative Politics (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 Admisison

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.

Apply for this minor between 1 April and 13 May 2025

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).
Facts & Figures
Language of instruction
English
Conditions for admission
Preliminary training necessary
Starts in
September
Location
Roeterseiland campus