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This programme offers a unique opportunity for highly motivated students to prepare for a rewarding career in leading positions in the public and private sector. You will choose a specialisation within the programme that determines the courses in the first semester. You will graduate in this specialisation in the second semester.
The Master's programme in Political Science offers a choice between six specialisations:
- Comparative Politics
- Comparative Politics, Administration and Society
- Conflict, Power and Politics
- International Political Economy
- International Relations
- Political Theory
For the forth time in a row, this programme was rated number one in the Netherlands in the Keuzegids Masters 2016 (Guide to Master's programmes).
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locatieNijmegen | |
diplomaMSc Political Science | |
typeregulier, 60 EC | |
start1 september | |
taalvolledig English | |
opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd | |
accreditatiesNVAO | |
croho-code60203 | |
heeft geen numerus fixus heeft een honours programma |
Waarom aan de Radboud Universiteit?

2015 : score 70, 1e plaats

2016 : score 70, 1e plaats

2017
Open dagen en meeloopdagen
Studieprogramma

specialisaties
specialisatie Comparative Politics
This specialisation focuses on political challenges for contemporary (non-) democracies, such as new demands on representative institutions and pressures created by migration and demographic change.
Democracies currently face unprecedented challenges. Is Europe witnessing a surge in populist sentiment? Do parliaments and political parties have a future? And, what role will radical right-wing parties play in these developments? The programme focuses on these and many other challenges. The core of the programme consists of the courses: Theoretical Approaches to Comparative Politics, Challenges to Representative Democracy, The Politics of Reform, and Power and Persuasion in Politics. You can further specialize by choosing from the many elective courses or by doing an internship and during the individual research project of your Master's Thesis. The analytical skills and knowledge you learn, prepare you for positions in policy and programme development in national, EU, and international public and private sector organisations, as well as a wide range of research opportunities.
The Master's in Comparative Politics is a specialisation of the Master's programme in Political Science. For the fifth time in a row, this programme was rated number one in the Netherlands by the Keuzegids Masters 2017 (Guide to Master's programmes).
specialisatie International Relations
This specialisation focuses on global cooperation and conflict and the analysis of the players that shape global politics: governments, international organisations, media, businesses, and NGO's.
Our International Relations specialisation will provide you with an insight into these players and into fundamental questions of contemporary international relations: is the international community equipped to address violent conflict and (cyber) terrorism? Why do states intervene in some cases of human rights violations, but not in other? Will the competition for natural resources intensify domestic and international conflict? What are the political consequences of regional integration (in Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia) and of the emergence of powers such as Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRICs)? What are the political ramifications of global trade and finance?
The Master's in International Relations is a specialisation of the Master's programme in Political Science. For the fifth time in a row, this programme was rated number one in the Netherlands by the Keuzegids Masters 2017 (Guide to Master's programmes).
specialisatie Political Theory
This specialisation gives you the opportunity to study various aspects of the relationship between power and morality. Can political principles, institutions, and practices ever be legitimate?
Central to the programme in Political Theory is the battle between power and morality in a world where peoples, cultures, and money know no bounds: what may we force each other to do? What should we do? Can recognition offer an alternative to redistributive justice and what exactly is recognition?
This Master's specialisation offers students an unprecedented opportunity to learn to assess political values, aspirations and dreams in terms of their desirability and reasonability. You will also discover how political theoretical work can be introduced fruitfully in other relevant contexts. This will enable you to help civil initiatives and governmental institutions, not to mention the public at large by imagining and designing policies and ambitions that are both viable and defensible.
The Master's in Political Theory is a specialisation of the Master's programme in Political Science. For the fifthtime in a row, this programme was rated number one in the Netherlands by the Keuzegids Masters 2017(Guide to Master's programmes).
specialisatie Conflict, Power and Politcs
This specialisation offers students insights into the origins, causes and processes of conflict and conflict resolution. It combines comparative politics, international relations and conflict studies.
Students will critically explore themes such as the determinants of political violence and warfare; the impact of political systems on the ways in which political demands are articulated; the links between ethnic violence, nationalism and war; how international regulations affect efforts to acquire peace; and which ethical dilemmas arise in such situations.
The programme consists of 6 specialisation courses, an elective or internship and a Master's thesis in which you can specialise further.
Students acquire skills for positions as policy maker in NGOs, journalist, decision maker in international organisations, political parties, consultant for national ministries or supranational institutions. They may also work for profit and non-profit organisations and as researchers at think tanks or universities.
specialisatie International Political Economy
Many global issues require you to combine economics and political science. In this Master's specialisation you will integrate both perspectives and get a grip on international policy.
You will learn to go beyond the surface of daily news and to disentangle deeper global structures of economic growth and the distribution of wealth and power that underlie today's governance problems. We challenge you to not only understand and explain 'the world', but to view and assess it from the perspectives of different stakeholders, while understanding the social and economic structures and institutions enabling or hindering them in pursuing their objectives.
The programme consists of seven courses in the field of international political economy and a Master's thesis in which you will specialise further either in Economics or Political Science.
After graduation, you'll have the skills and knowledge for job positions at international firms, political parties, national ministries, market authorities, banks, the European Parliament and the European Commission.
You can apply for this specialisation in Economics or in Political Science. Depending on this, you will graduate with a MSc in either Political Science or in Economics. The diploma supplement accompanying your degree certificate will state that you have followed the International Political Economy specialisation.
- Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Politics
- Comparative Politics, Administration and Society
Onderwijs
taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
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onderwijsopzet | 50% zelfstudie 40% theorie 10% praktijk |
avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
honours-/excellence program Radboud Honours Academy
Toelating en studiekosten

startmomenten
1 september 2018 | aanmelding deadline : 1 september 2018 wettelijk tarief : € 2060 instellingstarief : € 9879 niet-EU/EER studenten : € 9879 |
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1 september 2019 | aanmelding deadline : 1 september 2019 collegegeld nog niet bekend |
toelatingseisen
vooropleiding
In order to get admission to this Master's you will need a completed academic Bachelor's degree in Political Science or a related discipline.
inbegrepen in collegegeld
registration fee |
certificate |
examination |
estimated monthly costs
bedrag | kostenpost | ||
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€ | 315 | kamerhuur in Nijmegenrond het landelijk gemiddelde | |
€ | 22 | internet+tv | |
€ | 152 | boodschappen/kostgeld | |
€ | 32 | telefoon | |
€ | 117 | verzekeringen | |
€ | 158 | collegegeldop basis van € 1906 per jaar | |
€ | 80 | studieboeken en -spullen | |
€ | 29 | drinken/snoep/snacks | |
€ | 77 | uiterlijkkleding, kapper, schoenen | |
€ | 30 | contributies/abonnementen | |
€ | 132 | vrije tijdstappen, uit eten, vakantie | |
€ | 42 | vervoernaast de OV-kaart | |
€ | 45 | overig | |
€ | 1183 | totale maandelijkse uitgaven landelijk gemiddelde is € 1181 |
Bekijk ook de uitgebreide toelichting: wat kost studeren?
Studenten en studentenleven
studentaantallen
133 | studenten volgen deze opleiding |
42% | daarvan is vrouw |
4 | eerstejaars gestart in 2017 |
0% | daarvan is vrouw |
19367 | studenten aan de Radboud Universiteit |
57% | daarvan is vrouw |
studievereniging
Ismus
studievereniging politicologieOp kamers in Nijmegen
41385 | studenten studerend |
18288 | studenten woonachtig |
€ 315 | gemiddelde kamerprijs |
kamer betaalbaarheid | |
20 m2 | gemiddelde kameroppervlak |
kamer beschikbaarheid |
Keuzehulp

Studievergelijker
Political Science
star Elsevier Keuzegids beste opleiding 2016 1e 70 Keuzegids topopleiding 2017 |
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
4 eerstejaars |
?% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
International Relations
star Elsevier Keuzegids topopleiding 2015 1e 4.4 Keuzegids beste opleiding 2016 1e 70 |
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
4 eerstejaars |
?% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
International Political Economy
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
4 eerstejaars |
?% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Conflict, Power and Politics
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
4 eerstejaars |
?% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Political Theory
star Elsevier Keuzegids topopleiding 2015 1e 4.4 Keuzegids beste opleiding 2016 1e 70 |
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
4 eerstejaars |
?% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Comparative Politics
star Keuzegids topopleiding 2015 1e 4.4 Elsevier Keuzegids beste opleiding 2016 1e 70 |
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
4 eerstejaars |
?% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Politics
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
4 eerstejaars |
?% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Parties, Parliaments and Democracy
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
?% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Political Legitimacy and Justice
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
?% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Nederlandse politiek
€ 326 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
?% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
50% Nederlandstalig 50% Engelstalig |
International Politics
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
?% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
International Organisation
€ 326 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
?% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Nationalism, Ethnic Conflict and Development
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
?% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Political Science
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
?% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Political Science: International Relations and Transnational Governance
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
24 eerstejaars |
33% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Political Science – European Public Policy in a Global Context
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
56 eerstejaars |
48% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Political Science: Global Environmental Governance
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
24 eerstejaars |
33% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Political Science: Policy and Politics
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
24 eerstejaars |
33% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Political Science
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
24 eerstejaars |
33% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig |
Feiten en / studie in cijfers
deze opleiding | landelijk | |
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algemeen oordeel | 4.2 | 4.0 |
inhoud | 4.2 | 3.8 |
docenten | 4.4 | 3.8 |
studiefaciliteiten | 4.0 | 3.5 |
studielast | 3.6 | 3.6 |
studiebegeleiding | 3.8 | 3.4 |
Studentoordelen
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Political Science aan de Radboud Universiteit is beoordeeld door 50 respondenten. Gemiddeld waarderen ze de opleiding met 4.2 uit 5.
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salaris na 1,5 jaar | slecht |
kans op een vaste baan | gemiddeld |
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