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Global Political Economy
The Global Political Economy MA programme at Leiden University provides you with a cutting-edge understanding of the world economy and its social and political foundations.

Comparative Politics - Democracies and Autocracies
The Comparative Politics Master’s provides new insights into configurations of political power around the world. We study changes in democracy and political representation, modern authoritarianism and populism, and how political parties, citizens and social movements achieve political change.

Political Science - Applied Political Theory
Applied Political Theory is not just about interpreting or explaining the world, but also about changing it. From climate change to homelessness, great societal challenges require that we make decent and legitimate political choices. This specialisation provides you with the tools to evaluate whether and how the exercise of power by political actors and institutions can be justified.
Law and Politics of International Security
The Law and Politics of International Security programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam that combines the study of law and politics with a focus on international security may be just what you’re looking for.
Philosophical Perspectives on Politics and the Economy
The Philosophical Perspectives on Politics and the Economy MA programme at Leiden University continues the programme formerly known as Philosophy, Politics and Economics.
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Our selective one-year Master’s programme in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) from University of Groningen offers this interdisciplinary approach.

Borders, Migration and Justice
The Borders, Migration and Justice programme at Radboud University explores the influence of geopolitics and persistence of global injustices for present day human mobility across the globe.

Political Science - International Relations
Tackling contemporary global problems in the 21st century, such as war and violent conflict, geopolitical and economic competition, rising inequalities, pandemics, climate change, or artificial intelligence requires a deeper understanding of the essential dynamics, actors, and factors that shape global politics.
Modern Political Culture- Ideas and Discourses in Context
The master's programme in Arts and Culture focuses on culture in the making. Culture can refer to the products of intellectual and artistic creativity, such as scholarly and literary texts or works of art. Learn more with this programme in Modern Political Culture- Ideas and Discourses in Context from Maastricht University.
Comparative Politics (Political Science)
Would you like to better understand the rapidly changing character of politics? The Comparative Politics (Political Science) programme of the University of Amsterdam provides you with insight into political processes, and political institutions and actors.

Sociology - Politics, Policy and Society in Comparative Perspective
Translate important societal questions from both micro (e.g., voters) and macro (e.g., political institution) perspectives into sociological problems related to politics, social cohesion, and inequality. In the Master's track Politics, Policy and Society in Comparative Perspective you study issues such as populism, social movements, and the welfare state.

Ethics and Political Philosophy
In this English-taught Philosophy Research Master’s programme, you will study ethics and political philosophy in relation to societal and political issues – such as climate change, social injustice, protests, public health, technology and digitalization.
Public Policy and Governance (Political Science)
In the Public Policy and Governance (Political Science) programme of the University of Amsterdam you will learn to critically analyse public policies in often controversial political settings. The programme focuses on both research and practice and links theory and practice by looking into interesting cases and inviting inspiring guest speakers.

Political Science - Conflict, Power and Politics
In this specialisation you will become familiar with the nature of violent conflict in the 21st Century. How can we explain the origins and development of violent conflicts? What are the effects of international interventions in war? What are the conditions for an enduring peace?
International Organisation
This International Organisation MSc programme at Leiden University focuses on the interplay of international rules and institutions, non-governmental organisations, and national governments in light of today’s most pressing issues of security and prosperity.
Geopolitics and Connectivity
In this Geopolitics and Connectivity track at University of Groningen you will be introduced to a novel approach, developed and led by colleagues at Groningen, to understand geopolitics as a connectivity effect.
Political Legitimacy and Justice
This Political Theory: Legitimacy and Justice MSc programme at Leiden University focuses on legitimacy and justice—political philosophy’s core themes. Immersing yourself in theories, methods, and complex cases, you will make the leap from opinion to analysis.
Global Conflict in the Modern Era
The Global Conflict in the Modern Era MA programme offered at Leiden University engages you with the scholarly debates about global conflict today and in the recent past.
Political Science - European Politics and External Relations
During the Political Science - European Politics and External Relations programme of the University of Amsterdam you will analyse politics, governance and power in Europe. The programme focuses on the European challenges as part of an increasingly globalized world.
Euroculture - Society, Politics and Culture in a Global Context
Euroculture - Society, Politics and Culture in a Global Context is an interdisciplinary, international Master programme offered by a consortium of eight European universities, including University of Groningen, and four universities overseas.