Political Science: International Relations and Transnational Governance

Study transnational political processes

Masters’ in Political Science: International Relations and Transnational Governance
Are you interested in politics at a global level and topics like transnationalization, globalization, United Nations and NGO’s? Do you aim to graduate with an university masters’ degree? Then the masters’ Political Science: Global International Relations and Transnational Governance at VU University could be just what you are looking for.

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International cooperation
Concern over wars and peace-treaties, international migration, environment, terrorism, human rights and crime ask for an international political approach. Due to this, politicians and diplomats are working together with multinationals, NGO’s and other international organizations more often. The transmission in political power demands scholars with knowledge of international relations and global governance.

“I have always had an interest in international relations. Why do states wage war? In what situations are economic factors more important than human rights? Which conditions are needed for states to get to work on environmental problems? I have learned to find answers to these questions in the theories available and to test them by systematic investigation.”
Alexandre Hattinga Verschure, Master’s student of Political Science

Following the masters’ programme of Political Science
During a one-year masters’ programme Political Science: International Relations and Transnational Governance you will develop insights about international relations. To achieve this goal you will learn from the scientific researches about the different developments in the field of the international relations. You will become acquainted with recent research in this field and you will learn the most important research traditions and perspectives on politics. You will research politics in Europe to prepare for your thesis.

Intensive coaching from specialized teachers
As a student of the master Political Science you can count on intensive coaching in the form of tutorials and workshops. The teachers are experts in this specialization and you can reach them easily. You will work together with fellow students, of whom many will be foreign to the Netherlands. Due to the amount of foreign students you are able to learn about foreign affairs from different viewpoints first-hand.

Career prospects
The prospects for Political Science graduates are favorable, with international jobs available in a wide array of sectors. The non-profit and public sectors offer Political Science graduates opportunities in the policy field. There are also opportunities in the commercial field. Besides the opportunities within governments and the commercial field it is also possible to grow further in doing research.

Studying at VU University in Amsterdam
Studying at VU University means studying in a metropolis. The VU is located in Amsterdam, at the edge of the city, the area where studying, working, living and recreation come together. The VU University has an excellent accessibility with public transport and car.

Become a master
The masters’ programme Political Science  is a one-year fulltime programme (about 40 hours of studying per week). The programme starts in September. Upon successful completion, graduates are awarded the legally recognized title Master of Science (MSc) in Political Science. Political Science is a full-time course starting in September.

Further information

This programme has been approved by the NVAO, the Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders. The legally recognized title Master of Science (MSc) in Political Science is awarded to those who complete it successfully.

Contact: info.fsw@vu.nl (Dutch students)
Contact: admission.fsw@vu.nl  (International students)
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Political Science is a full-time study and starts in September.