Political Science

Radboud Universiteit

						
							Power shapes politics, but what shapes power in the 21st Century? Political scientists analyse political behaviour, ideas, events and institutions. At the heart of politics lies power.


					
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locatieNijmegen
diplomaMSc 
typeregulier, 60 EC
start1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60203
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee
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 seven specialisations:
Comparative Politics: Democracies and Autocracies
European Union Politics and Governance
Conflict, Power and Politics
Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Politics
Global Political Economy
International Relations
Political Theory
In addition, the master's program offers Dual Degree programs with the American University in Washington, DC, and the University of Glasgow.


					

Waarom aan de Radboud Universiteit?

Keuzegids topopleiding
2015 : score 70, 1e plaats

Keuzegids topopleiding
2016 : score 70, 1e plaats

Keuzegids topopleiding
2017

You will benefit from studying in small, interactive classes, a challenging programme and the expertise and effectiveness of internationally oriented staff members who are actively involved in advising governments, societal and political organisations and incorporate these practical experiences and insights into their teaching.

Studieprogramma

specialisaties

Comparative Politics: Democracies and Autocracies
International Relations
Political Theory
Conflict, Power and Politcs
Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Politics
Global Political Economy
European Union Politics and Governance

specialisatie Comparative Politics: Democracies and Autocracies

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.

In this specialisation you will discuss the challenges facing 21st century (non-)democracies: How are democracies challenged by modern authoritarianism and populism? What new forms of representation are possible? What role can political parties, citizens and social movements play in achieving political change? The Comparative Politics Master’s will provide you with new insights into these questions, and provide you with the theoretical and empirical tools to investigate these questions as an independent researcher.The Master's in Comparative Politics is a specialisation of the Master's programme in Political Science.

specialisatie International Relations

This specialisation focuses on global cooperation and conflict and the analysis of the players that shape global politics: states, intergovernmental organisations, media, multinationals, and NGOs.

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.

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?

In the master’s specialisation Political Theory you will deep-dive into the theoretical and normative underpinnings of political science. Study the relationship between political power, morality and legitimacy. Explore topics such as radical democracy, political violence and authority, urban justice and recognition. Learn to critically assess these concepts and use them to evaluate and effect real-world politics and policies. If you want to move beyond determining facts and explaining political action, and also want to address what should or should not be done in politics, then you will feel right at home in this specialisation. The Master's in Political Theory is a specialisation of the Master's programme in Political Science.

specialisatie Conflict, Power and Politcs

This Master's specialisation offers students insights into the causes, development and politics of large-scale violent conflict and conflict-related interventions.

Recognising that contemporary violent conflicts cannot be understood without taking both domestic and international politics into account, the programme draws on 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 what is called 'ethnic violence', nationalism and war; the roles of non-state actors in warfare and forging peace; and the impacts of international interventions and regulations; and which ethical dilemmas arise in conflict-related interventions.

specialisatie Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Politics

This specialisation introduces key issues and debates in gender and diversity studies within organisations and politics. It also allows you to engage with the latest developments in the field.

This specialisation introduces you not only to issues and ongoing debates in the field of gender and diversity studies in organisations and politics, but also offers the opportunity to familiarise yourself with the state of the art in the field and to acquire knowledge of different policy practices related to it and their gendered implications. It offers you the knowledge and skills needed to understand the moral reasons - social justice, fairness and anti-discrimination - and the business reasons - legitimacy and performance - for addressing gender equality, diversity and inclusion through, among others, gender mainstreaming strategies. You learn to apply academic theories to real life questions and dilemmas.

specialisatie Global Political Economy

Learn to understand and explain the interrelatedness of global politics and global economics. Uncover the power struggles behind policy choices in the field of trade, finance, climate and investment.

Global Political Economy at Radboud University teaches you 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 problems of global economic governance. 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.

specialisatie European Union Politics and Governance

This multidisciplinary Master's specialisation will provide you with cutting-edge academic insights from European politics and governance and the analytical skills to fully understand them.

This specialisation will teach you how political and social processes of contestation affect European governance, how policy is created and implemented within the EU, how issues of legitimacy are handled and how problems are approached and solved. You will learn to apply these insights to urgent cross-border social problems and the often-fraught interactions between European and national governments. You will also learn to design policy interventions, advise policymakers and make connections between theoretical perspectives to reflect on how European politics and governance operate.

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs	100% en
avondonderwijs	n.v.t.
afstandsonderwijs	n.v.t.

onderwijsvormen

case study, computer exercise, computer modeling, design project, excursion, exhibition, gaming, group assignment, group discussion, individual assignment, integration module, internship, lecture, literature study, research, research project, research proposal, oral presentation, portfolio, practicum, project, self evaluation, self study, tutorial, working group, workshop

objectives

Researching and exploring politics at the local, national, European and international levels allows you to understand the game of politics, make connections and cross-national comparisons, and differentiate the rational from the irrational. As a political scientist, in your later career you will be able to make a critical and scientific contribution to managing human interaction and communities, and you will thus be an attractive proposition to employers in various areas.

Toelating en kosten

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.

taaltoets
Students must also be fluent in both written and spoken English. This requirement has been satisfied when the student meets one of the following conditions:

- A Bachelor's programme at a Dutch university.
- A Master's or Bachelor's programme at a Dutch university of applied sciences (hbo) and completed a corresponding pre-Master's.
- An English-taught Bachelor's programme in one of the following countries: EU/EEA countries, Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), New Zealand, United Kingdom and the United States of America.

Alternatively, the English language proficiency requirement can be met via an approved English language certificate (validity 2 years).

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