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Political Science: International Relations – (M.Sc.)
University of Amsterdam
Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: March (non-EEA: March). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,771 ≈ € 12,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Amsterdam / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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The International Relations programme offers students insight into the rapidly changing world of global politics.
The International Relations programme offers students insight into the rapidly changing world of global politics. Those politics involve fundamental questions about war and peace, but also about justice, efficiency and identity throughout the world. They involve the rise and fall, conflict and cooperation, of sovereign nation-states, but also of non-governmental actors and international and regional organisations. The Master's programme in International Relations examines such global politics. Students will learn to criticise and develop theoretical insights based on a range of scholarly traditions within political science and other social sciences. This programme also teaches students to analyse those insights through original empirical research using a variety of methodologies. In addition to the quality of its curriculum and instruction, the programme takes full advantage of its Amsterdam location, not only a diverse and lively cosmopolitan world city but also one with a long and extraordinary history in international politics, global commerce and finance, and international law.
Contents
This programme starts in September. The curriculum consists of one core course, several elective courses and a research project. Fulfilling the requirements should take one year of full-time study. Students who need to complete a deficiency programme will require more time, the amount of which will depend on the extra requirements to be fulfilled.
Thesis
The research project (30 ECTS credits) consists of:
- a seminar
- primary and secondary research
- a written thesis
The final Master's thesis is a report on research carried out by the student as part of the research project. The thesis should be between 20,000 and 25,000 words long.
Degree requirements
The Master of Science in Political Science degree is awarded upon completion of 60 ECTS credits, including all required courses in the curriculum and a written Master's thesis, which is based on an independent research project.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Grade average: Study results obtained in previous education should demonstrate that a student is able to attain and maintain a good to excellent level, especially in the field of international relations. Undergraduate studies should be completed with an overall grade average of at least a B/3.0 (American system), second class, lower division Honours degree (British system), C (ECTS system), 7.0 (Dutch system) or equivalent.
Previous education: The MSc Programme in International Relations seeks students with an academic Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in international relations or in another closely related discipline, such as political science and history. Selection tends to be highly selective reflecting the number and quality of applications received for each selection round. International diplomas are evaluated on the basis of advice from professional diploma evaluators. The minimum level of the diploma should be equivalent to three years of Dutch university education. International relations All applicants are expected to have a solid basis in the field of international relations of at least (an equivalent of) 30 EC earned during previous study. For more and up-to-date information, please visit our website.
Additional subject: Applicants should have sufficient knowledge of social sciences research methodology of at least (an equivalent of) 20 ECTS. Promising candidates with less than 20 ECTS of social science research methodology may be admitted provided they complete an intensive research methodology module first.
Language test: All non-native speakers of English (including Dutch students) applying to one of the English-taught programmes offered by the Graduate School of Social Sciences, are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. All students must be able to read textbooks, understand lectures, take part in classroom discussions and undertake written work in English. Applicants who are nationals of countries other than the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland or New Zealand are required to submit an English test score that meets specific requirements. Inability to do so will prevent enrollment. For more information, please our website.
Additional language requirements:
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL paper based: 570
- TOEFL computer based: 232
- TOEFL internet based: 90
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 570 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 232 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Funding details
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Fulbright/ NAF:
The Fulbright Center is a bi-national, non-profit organization established by international agreement between the United States of America and the Kingdom of The Netherlands. It promotes educational co-operation and provides information on study, research and internships in the United States.
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The University of Amsterdam:
The University of Amsterdam provides a limited number of full and partial scholarships for excellent students from outside the European Economic Area. The Amsterdam Merit Scholarships have specifically been designed to offer talented, ambitious and dedicated students the opportunity to pursue a Mast
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