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Minor

Public Policy and Governance

This minor introduces students to the field of public policy against the background of societal change. Policies may be understood as deliberate attempts at influencing the dynamics in society. Politics can be seen as struggles about the formulation, implementation and change of policies. Governments hold specific institutionalized powers to manage such struggles. They often do this in close collaboration with citizens, businesses, NGOs, social movements and other actors.

This minor is for students who are interested in:

  • Societal changes.
  • Policy issues that are relevant to their main study.
  • A position in the public administration or non-profit or organizations.
COURSES SEM 1 SEM 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 EC
  • Introduction to Public Policy and Governance
    12
  • Core module - Public Policy and Governance
    12
  • Restricted-choice electives: Electives
    6
Compulsory course
Elective
Read more in the Course Catalogue (2024-2025)

Get a taste of the atmosphere

Video Minor Public Policy and Governance

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 Public Policy and Governance (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.

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