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Urban Governance of Inclusive Sustainable Cities
Do you wonder what role cities play in discovering answers to major social economic and environmental issues such as sustainability, poverty, inequality, housing and growth in a just way? Then this Urban Governance of Inclusive Sustainable Cities programme from Erasmus University Rotterdam is the right choice for you.
Global Order in Historical Perspective
The Global Order in Historical Perspective MA programme offered at Leiden University focuses on examining the historical processes behind the evolution of the global order.
International Political Economy
The world has become smaller. Markets operate in Spartan competition and states and societies face the endeavour to cope with on-going globalization. IPE addresses these marvels. International Political Economy is a track within the Master's degree in International Relations from University of Groningen.
Democracy and Representation
Do political parties still perform their representational function? This is one of the main questions facing modern democracy. By taking the Democracy and Representation programme from Leiden University you will be addressing this issue both theoretically and empirically.
International Politics
At the International Politics MSc programme at Leiden University you will dive into a wide range of important, fascinating issues, ranging from the functioning of international diplomacy to the security threats posed by terrorism. You will be based in one of the most highly ranked departments of its kind in Europe.
Culture and Politics
The Culture and Politics MA programme at Leiden University encourages critical perspectives on complexities of culture as an inextricable part of global politics.

Economics - International Political Economy
Uncover the economic and political dimensions of global issues and power struggles behind policy choices. Learn to understand and explain the world from the perspectives of different stakeholders.

European Governance
The Master's degree programme in European Governance from Masaryk University allows you to explore diverse environments of both schools situated in lively European metropolises which you will be able to live in for a year each – the first one in Brno, Czech Republic and the second in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

European Union Politics and Governance - Political Science
How can the effectiveness of EU policy be ensured? How does the EU engage with societal actors, and what effect does this have on the EU's legitimacy? This multidisciplinary Master's equips you with cutting-edge insights from politics and governance to tackle questions like these.

Political Science
Choice is also key to your education. Choose an intellectually challenging programme in which you develop your knowledge and expertise in the study of politics. Choose a respected, selective programme that fits your future ambitions. Choose the Political Science programme at Leiden University.
European Politics in a Global Perspective
What does the future hold for the European Union? Are its founding ideals of peace and prosperity strong enough to overcome public distrust about further integration? Find out in this European Politics in a Global Perspective track at the University of Groningen.
Conflict Studies and Human Rights
The Conflict Studies and Human Rights programme at Utrecht University challenges you to examine these types of urgent questions. The main aim is to turn you into an independent and critical conflict analyst. The international programme offers a hands-on and interdisciplinary approach to studying the causes, dynamics, and impacts of conflict and collective violence.

Politics, Policy, and Societal Development (GMSI)
Address global societal challenges such as poverty, migration, climate change, or humanitarian interventions from a societal, policy and political perspective. With the Politics, Policy, and Societal Development (GMSI) degree at Tilburg University, you will get a macro-level perspective on sustainable development and you will understand the triggers of it.
Moral and Political Philosophy
The Moral and Political Philosophy MA programme at Leiden University offers an excellent opportunity to explore fundamental issues in moral and political philosophy.
Political Science
The Political Science (PS) pre-Master’s programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is meant for students who have a special interest in how current events like a global pandemic, climate change, shifts in economic power, the rise of AI and big data impact global politics.
Political Science - Global Environmental Politics
The Political Science - Global Environmental Politics programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam explores the political dynamics of the climate crisis and the transition to a just and sustainable future.

Public Policy and Human Development
This Public Policy and Human Development programme offered by Maastricht University and United Nations University, equips you with quantitative and qualitative skills to analyse complex public policy challenges. Gain expertise in governance, policy analysis, and problem-solving for global or local careers.
European Public Affairs
The master's programme in European Public Affairs at Maastricht University provides advanced professional training in both the theoretical and practical aspects of European policy-making.

Political Science
The Political Science MA programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam teaches you to analyse the exercise of political power in its social and international context.
Political Science - International Relations
The Political Science - International Relations programme of the University of Amsterdam provides you with insight into fundamental questions about war and peace, the global economy, but also about justice and identity throughout the world. It analyses interactions between states, international organizations, citizens and other non-state actors at local, national, and supranational levels.