Dutch Politics (MSc)
About the programme
This one-year Master's specialisation focuses on the functioning of Dutch politics and challenges facing the political system. In addition to the core course on Dutch political institutions, you can choose from a range of in-depth seminars that will help you understand the Netherlands in a comparative context. You will also work on your analytical and communication skills and write a research thesis on Dutch politics.
Student perspective
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The analysis of Dutch politics is central to this Master's specialisation. You will take a number of general political science courses that will familiarise you with the most important and current insights from political science and teach you the necessary skills to further deepen your knowledge within the specialisation. The core course of this specialisation is Dutch political institutions (taught in Dutch). In this course, you will examine how the most important political institutions in The Hague actually work and how Dutch democracy can be strengthened.
In addition, you will choose from thematic seminars, where you can compare Dutch politics with other countries on specific points, such as the role of parties and interest groups. Under certain conditions, an internship is also a possibility. You will complete your master's degree with a thesis, which you will write as part of the Dutch Politics seminar.
Small-scale
All courses are taught in small groups; contact with your fellow students and personal attention from the teachers are a given in this programme.
All Political Science master’s specialisations
› International Organisation
› International Politics
› Nationalism, Ethnic Conflict and Development
› Dutch Politics
› Democracy and Representation
› Political Theory: Political Legitimacy and Justice