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University Programs

The university offers a wide range of programs for students to choose from. These programs are designed to provide students with a comprehensive education and prepare them for their future careers.

Bachelor's Programs

• Bachelor's program in Political Science
  • Level: Bachelor
  • Language: Dutch
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Type: Full Time
  • Credits: 180 EC
  • Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences
• Bachelor's program in other fields (e.g., Economics, Business Administration, Psychology)

Master's Programs

• Master's program in Political Science
  • Level: Master
  • Language: English
  • Duration: 1-2 years
  • Type: Full Time
  • Credits: 60-120 EC
  • Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences
• Master's program in other fields (e.g., Economics, Business Administration, Psychology)

Premaster's Programs

• Premaster's program in Political Science
  • Level: Premaster
  • Language: English
  • Duration: 1 semester
  • Type: Full Time
  • Credits: 30 EC
  • Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences
• Premaster's program in other fields (e.g., Economics, Business Administration, Psychology)

Postgraduate Programs

• Postgraduate program in Political Science
  • Level: Postgraduate
  • Language: English
  • Duration: 1-2 years
  • Type: Full Time
  • Credits: 60-120 EC
  • Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences
• Postgraduate program in other fields (e.g., Economics, Business Administration, Psychology)

Minor Programs

• Minor in Political Science
  • Level: Bachelor
  • Language: English
  • Duration: 1 semester
  • Type: Full Time
  • Credits: 30 EC
  • Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences
• Minor in other fields (e.g., Economics, Business Administration, Psychology)

Exchange Programs

• Exchange program in Political Science
  • Level: Bachelor/Master
  • Language: English
  • Duration: 1-2 semesters
  • Type: Full Time
  • Credits: 30-60 EC
  • Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences
• Exchange program in other fields (e.g., Economics, Business Administration, Psychology)

Courses

• Course name: Mentoraat Politicologie jaar 1
  • Period: Ac. Year (September)
  • Credits: 0 EC
  • Code: S_MP1
• Course name: Comparative Politics: Democracies and Other Regimes
  • Period: P1
  • Credits: 6 EC
  • Code: S_VP
• Course name: International Relations: Conflict and Cooperation
  • Period: P1
  • Credits: 6 EC
  • Code: S_IBP
• Course name: Taaltoets NL
  • Period: P1
  • Credits: 0 EC
  • Code: VU_TAALTOETS
• Course name: Academic Skills Workshop Political Science 1
  • Period: P1+2+3
  • Credits: 6 EC
  • Code: S_AVP1
• Course name: Methodology of Social Sciences Research
  • Period: P2
  • Credits: 6 EC
  • Code: S_MTSWO
• Course name: The Governance and Politics of Social Problems
  • Period: P2
  • Credits: 6 EC
  • Code: S_BPSV
• Course name: Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
  • Period: P4
  • Credits: 6 EC
  • Code: S_BIS
• Course name: History of Political Thought
  • Period: P4
  • Credits: 6 EC
  • Code: S_GPD
• Course name: Academic Skills Workshop Political Science 2
  • Period: P4+5+6
  • Credits: 6 EC
  • Code: S_AVP2
• Course name: History of Social Sciences
  • Period: P5
  • Credits: 6 EC
  • Code: S_GSW
• Course name: Political Analysis of Current Challenges
  • Period: P5
  • Credits: 6 EC
  • Code: S_AAK

Program Descriptions

Bachelor's Program in Political Science

The Bachelor's program in Political Science is a three-year program that provides students with a comprehensive education in the field of political science. The program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the principles of political science, including the study of political systems, institutions, and processes.

Master's Program in Political Science

The Master's program in Political Science is a one- to two-year program that provides students with advanced training in the field of political science. The program is designed to provide students with a deeper understanding of the principles of political science, including the study of political systems, institutions, and processes.

Premaster's Program in Political Science

The Premaster's program in Political Science is a one-semester program that provides students with the necessary preparation for the Master's program in Political Science. The program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the principles of political science, including the study of political systems, institutions, and processes.

Postgraduate Program in Political Science

The Postgraduate program in Political Science is a one- to two-year program that provides students with advanced training in the field of political science. The program is designed to provide students with a deeper understanding of the principles of political science, including the study of political systems, institutions, and processes.

Minor Program in Political Science

The Minor program in Political Science is a one-semester program that provides students with a comprehensive education in the field of political science. The program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the principles of political science, including the study of political systems, institutions, and processes.

Exchange Program in Political Science

The Exchange program in Political Science is a one- to two-semester program that provides students with the opportunity to study abroad and gain international experience in the field of political science. The program is designed to provide students with a deeper understanding of the principles of political science, including the study of political systems, institutions, and processes.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., political science, economics, business administration)
• English language proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS)
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Letters of recommendation
• Personal statement

Tuition Fees

• Bachelor's program: €2,000 - €5,000 per year
• Master's program: €5,000 - €10,000 per year
• Premaster's program: €1,000 - €2,000 per semester
• Postgraduate program: €5,000 - €10,000 per year
• Minor program: €1,000 - €2,000 per semester
• Exchange program: €1,000 - €2,000 per semester

Research Areas

• Political systems and institutions
• International relations and global governance
• Comparative politics and democratization
• Public policy and administration
• Political economy and development

Faculty

• Faculty of Social Sciences
• Department of Political Science
• Department of Economics
• Department of Business Administration
• Department of Psychology

Campus

• Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
• University of Amsterdam
• Amsterdam University College

Contact

• Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
• University of Amsterdam
• Amsterdam University College