Masters Degrees in International Politics, Netherlands

One world, 7 billion people, 193 sovereign states, over 6,000 (Non-)Governmental Organizations, 1,000s of multinationals, all tied up in complex processes of dis/integration, cooperation and conflict.

Are you fascinated by international relations? Do you want to become a specialist in this field? Then this Master's degree is what you are looking for.

How do actors relate to each other and their natural environment in terms of threats and vulnerabilities? When and how is violence organized? How can possible conflicts be prevented or solved?.

The Master's in International Relations at Leiden University offers a range of specialisations that are unique in the Netherlands.

Analysing conflict and cooperation in a globalising world. Tackling global issues in the 21st Century requires a deeper understanding of the essential players that shape global politics.

Why is violent conflict so pervasive? How can we explain the origins and intensity of violent conflicts? What are the conditions for an enduring peace?.

This programme offers a unique blend of academic education in international relations and political science with practical graduate education and training in international negotiation and diplomacy.

What is the meaning of citizenship in modern culture? What is the value of democracy? What does today's sociopolitical atmosphere mean for the future of liberty itself? Given the current international backdrop of cultural conflicts, political strife and radical new technologies, a thorough understanding of such issues is more urgently needed than ever.

With the so-called ‘transnational turn', American Studies increasingly looks across and beyond national borders. In this program, you will explore the politics, culture and society of the United States, both within and outside the national borders.

Rather than withering away under the impact of globalisation, borders have become privileged sites today for investigating the contemporary transformation of European governance, sovereignty, territory and identit(ies).

How can we understand the EU’s response to the financial crisis or to the confrontation between Ukraine and Russia? How do we account for the EU’s reaction to the refugee crisis provoked by conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa? What is Europe’s peacekeeping role and capacity? The master's programme in European Studies trains you to answer these complex questions.

Are you a socially conscious, critical thinker? Are you interested in politics and technology? And does the connection between innovation and society intrigue…

The master's programme in European Public Affairs is designed to meet the growing need for professionals who have a solid understanding of the multifaceted dimensions of policy-making in Europe.

The Master’s programme in European Governance explores pressing concerns facing Europe today. How do we manage flows of migrants into Europe?.

Under which circumstances do immigrants have the right to family reunification in the country of their preference? What are the European Union’s obligations…