International Relations and International Organization

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

!Deze opleiding communiceert alleen in het Engels.
We tonen daarom de Engelstalige opleidingsinformatie.
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.

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locatieGroningen
diplomaMA 
typeregulier, 60 EC
start1 februari, 1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60734
numerus fixusnee
honoursheeft honours track
International Relations as a discipline is almost a century old. About its origins different interpretations exist, but in general IR emerged in response to the consequences of power politics in Europe, culminating in the First World War, and in response to specific research questions within Political Science. IR in Europe started as an interdisciplinary project, IR in Groningen still follows this tradition.
International Relations and International Organization, a track of the Master's in International Relations, offers a comprehensive study in theory and practice. Theretofore, IRIO uses a 'self-service' model. Besides the mandatory course on advanced theory, capita IRIO and the master thesis, you can select from specialized research seminars in five essential areas of Internationals Relations: International Security, International Political Economy, European Politics in a Global Perspective, Geopolitics & Connectivity and East Asian Studies . Moreover, to prepare for an international career you can organize a placement at a public or private organization in the field of international relations, where you can apply your knowledge and skills in a 'real-time' environment.


					

Waarom aan de RUG?

The Master's track IRIO offers: (a) flexibility in the selection of courses, enabling students to design a study programme tailored to their needs and interests; (b) a research-led and policy-oriented curriculum taught by a committed staff; (c) reserves room for a career-oriented placement that excellently prepares graduates for the labour market and (d) provides an excellent preparation for a variety of positions related to the broad field of international relations.

Studieprogramma

opbouw
1e jaar

opbouwBecause the track starts in September as well as in February, all courses are offered both in the first and in the second semester.

Examples of Research Seminars are: 'Europe and China', 'Culture, Fear and Insecurity', 'Politics of Natural Resources', and 'Money, Trade and Crime'. The topics of the research seminars differ every year, so these are merely examples.

The Master's degree programme International Relations is 60 ECTS. During your first semester, you take the module Advanced Theory of International Relations. This module must be followed by all students. In addition, you choose two Research Seminars (from five essential areas of IR: East Asian Studies, Int. Security, IPE, Eur. Politics in a Global Perspective, and Geopolitics & Connectivity) and a Capita IRIO. During your second semester, you will write a Master Thesis and you will do a Placemen

	1	2	3
	periode
Advanced Theory of International Relations	5 EC
Research Seminar 1	10 EC
Research Seminar 2	10 EC
Capita IRIO		5 EC
Master's Placement stage			10 EC
Master's thesis IRIO afstuderen			20 EC

specialisaties

specialisatie Master's placement

A placement is a recognised component of this Master's track.

It is your responsibility to find a placement yourself, but the Office for Student Affairs can offer help with this where necessary.

taal van onderwijs	100% en
onderwijsopzet	50% zelfstudie 30% theorie 20% praktijk
avondonderwijs	n.v.t.
afstandsonderwijs	n.v.t.

onderwijsvormen

case study, individual assignment, integration module, research, research project, project, seminar, internship, tutorial, self evaluation, self study

study guidance

If you have any questions or doubts about your studies, you can always contact the study advisor. He or she knows all the ins and outs of the program and personal planning. Study advisors are impartial and everything that is discussed is treated confidentially. They can also help you find the right institutions and student desks for your problems.

honours-/excellence program Master's Honours Programme

The Master's Honours Programme is developed especially for students who want to get more from their studies.

It is a programme worth 15 ECTS that is followed in addition to the standard Master's programme. It is a one-year interdisciplinary programme that is designed to introduce students to various aspects of leadership.

Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

1 februari 2023

aanmelding deadline : 15 januari 2023
collegegeld nog niet bekend

1 september 2022

aanmelding deadline : 15 augustus 2022
wettelijk tarief : € 2209 (€1105 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 12380
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 14570

1 september 2023

aanmelding deadline : 15 augustus 2023
collegegeld nog niet bekend

toelatingseisen

taaltoets
Additional requirements English: A VWO diploma or a subject certificate for VWO English (mark 6 or higher), minimum requirement of TOEFL iBT 90 (with a minimum of 21 on all items), or IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6 on all items). Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a minimum score of 180. If you have a VWO diploma a language test is not required.

vooropleiding
University of Groningen:
Students with a University of Groningen Bachelor's degree in European Languages and Cultures (Profile Politics and Society) who started in 2016 or later have direct access through the IR Admissions Board. Please use this application guide for your specific application procedure: http://www.rug.nl/let/how-to-apply-MA
For students with a University of Groningen Bachelor's degree in American Studies, Communication and Information Studies, History, International and European Law, International Business, Media Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Minorities and Multilingualism, Psychology and Sociology a standard Pre-Master programme applies. Please use this application guide for your specific application procedure: http://www.rug.nl/let/how-to-apply-MA

Other universities and degree programmes:
Students with either a Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences (including - but not limited to - Economics, Political Science, Development Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Social Geography), or an internationally oriented Bachelor's degree such as International Relations, Regional Studies, European/International Law, or (Modern) History can submit an application to the IR Admissions Board. Please use this application guide for more information regarding your eligibility and your specific application procedure: http://www.rug.nl/let/how-to-apply-MA

After you complete your application, the IR Admissions Board will assess whether your educational/academic background meets the specific programme requirements, and will consider the level and curriculum of your previous studies.

The Admissions Board will then determine whether:

direct admission is possible
a student has to complete the pre-Master's programme first: http://www.rug.nl/let/premaster-IR
a student cannot be admitted

studie kosten

bron: Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
bedrag	kostenpost
€ 10000	levensonderhoudper jaar

estimated monthly costs

bron: Nibud
bedrag		kostenpost
€	303	kamerhuur in Groningenrond het landelijk gemiddelde
€	22	internet+tv
€	152	boodschappen/kostgeld
€	32	telefoon
€	117	verzekeringen
€	172	collegegeldop basis van € 2060 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

€	1171	totale maandelijkse uitgaven landelijk gemiddelde is € 1181

Hiernaast staat een overzicht van de gemiddelde kosten die een uitwonende student heeft. Niet iedere student heeft met iedere kostenpost te maken. Het totaalgemiddelde is dus niet gelijk aan de optelsom van alle kostenposten.

Bekijk ook de uitgebreide toelichting: wat kost studeren?

Studenten en studentenleven

studentaantallen

214	studenten volgen deze opleiding
48%	daarvan is vrouw
40	eerstejaars gestart in 2017
48%	daarvan is vrouw
29331	studenten aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
51%	daarvan is vrouw

bron: StudieData

studievereniging

Clio

Clio is the study association of International Relations and International Organization at the University of Groningen.
It has around 1000 members and is one of the largest study associations in Groningen and the largest study association at a Dutch Faculty of Arts. Clio organises numerous events including parties, workshops, excursions and offers services like high-quality summaries, the internship database and various discounts around Groningen.

Op kamers in Groningen

55216	studenten studerend
31914	studenten woonachtig
€ 303	gemiddelde kamerprijs
	kamer betaalbaarheid
21 m²	gemiddelde kameroppervlak
	kamer beschikbaarheid

bron: Nationale Studenten Enquête

aan het woord: studenten en docenten

Rishi Raithatha
Gloria Dede
Sander IJmker
Yue Kay
Elisa Ahovuori-Motta

Rishi Raithatha

Internship at the Centre for European Security Studies Groningen (CESS)

The experience of doing a placement demonstrated my ability to adapt to different demands and environments, and produce quality output even when under pressure. In addition to this, I was able to learn more about the intellectual element of CESS itself – namely Security Sector Reform (SSR)...

The internship allowed me to explore a different strand of an area of familiarity (Burundi), ultimately assisting my thesis-writing process. On a side note, during the internship itself, a letter I submitted to The Economist (on what constituted a “state”, whilst mentioning Burundi) was published on their website and in that week’s print edition.Without a doubt, I enjoyed traveling abroad to two different countries and representing CESS at two High-Level events. It gave me an unparalleled insight into the lifestyle of a “high-flyer”, proven by my having to work on the train to Schiphol and even on the aircraft itself! But aside from the trips, I enjoyed working as part of an accepted member of a close-knit group of people. This allowed me to contribute constructively to the teams ideas and objectives. Read more

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Gloria Dede

Junior Policy Officer at the Dutch House of Representatives

I work as a junior policy officer for the Dutch Labour Party (PvdA) in the House of Representatives of the Netherlands. I support different MPs in the areas of development aid and foreign affairs. I like the fact that I work on current issues that you hear in the news and get to meet interesting people with various different jobs...

Furthermore, the programme covers very diverse topics, and it is very useful to be able to learn another language alongside English. During the track I learned most from my placement, which taught me how to put the theory into practice. I also learned practical skills like writing reports, which I still use in my current job. I hope to continue working in development aid, maybe at a non-governmental organization. I also hope to work abroad for a while.

lees verder ...

Sander IJmker

Project Assistant at the International Organization for Migration

After finalizing his Master in International Relations, RUG alumnus Sander IJmker moved to The Hague and now works as Project Assistant at the International Organization for Migration (IOM – the UN Migration Agency) country office in the Netherlands. He talks about his work and how his studies and time at the University of Groningen contributed to his current position.

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Yue Kay

The UG still strives to show its students it is always underway to improve its educational quality and assorted academic facilities

The University of Groningen (UG) is an admirable university where to pursue your aspirations while studying. For bachelor students, rigorous trainings on theories and methodologies are completed to get into more advanced studies...

After the completion of a studying period, students always receive an email to evaluate the classes they took and the professors in charge as well as to provide suggestions on the administrative work of their departments.Read more about Yue Kay and ask her your question about studying in Groningen

lees verder ...

Elisa Ahovuori-Motta

werkzaam als Project manager and online marketer bij INTK

Project Manager and Online Marketer at INTK

After finalizing her Master's in International Relations, UG alumna Elisa Ahovuori-Motta moved to Utrecht and now works as a Project Manager and Online Marketer at INTK. She talks about her work and how her studies and time at the University of Groningen contributed to her current position.

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Studievergelijker

RUG
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1/15 RUG
International Relations and International Organization

€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur

40 eerstejaars

47% vrouw

? uur contacttijd/week

	deze opleiding	landelijk
algemeen oordeel	4.0	4.0
inhoud	3.8	3.9
docenten	3.9	3.9
studiefaciliteiten	3.7	3.6
studielast	3.3	3.3
studiebegeleiding	3.5	3.5

instelling	opleiding	instroomeisen
RUG	Juridische Bestuurskunde	+ 60 EC pre-master
Amsterdam UVA	Lerarenopleiding Geschiedenis en staatsinrichting educational	+ aanv. eisen
Amsterdam UVA	Lerarenopleiding Maatschappijleer educational	+ aanv. eisen
Amsterdam UVA	Lerarenopleiding Maatschappijleer part-time educational	+ aanv. eisen

International Relations and International Organization

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

Deze opleiding

Waarom aan de RUG?

Studieprogramma

specialisaties

specialisatie Master's placement

Onderwijs

onderwijsvormen

study guidance

honours-/excellence program Master's Honours Programme

Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

toelatingseisen

studie kosten

estimated monthly costs

Studenten en studentenleven

studentaantallen

studievereniging

Clio

Op kamers in Groningen

aan het woord: studenten en docenten

Rishi Raithatha

Internship at the Centre for European Security Studies Groningen (CESS)

Gloria Dede

Junior Policy Officer at the Dutch House of Representatives

Sander IJmker

Project Assistant at the International Organization for Migration

Yue Kay

The UG still strives to show its students it is always underway to improve its educational quality and assorted academic facilities

Elisa Ahovuori-Motta

Project Manager and Online Marketer at INTK

Keuzehulp

Studievergelijker

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