Dutch Politics (MSc)
Career prospects
In a political science master's specialisation, you will learn to analyse issues from a social science perspective. You will also acquire a wide range of practical skills. These will enable you to make a difference in the world of policy, governance, etc.
What you have to offer as a political scientist
During your studies, you will develop numerous insights and skills that are also valuable to employers in the private and public sectors, such as:
- understanding how governments and other political institutions work
- efficiently gathering information and relevant points of view
- translating findings into coherent, convincing arguments
- independent thinking; weighing up opposing views
- presenting your insights in speech and writing
- analytical skills
- problem solving
Alumni stories: Laura van Megen
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Political science is not a vocational programme; the programme does not automatically lead to this or that profession. Perhaps the broad nature of the field is also a strong point when it comes to your opportunities on the job market. Political science graduates can be found almost everywhere: in administration, politics and policy, but also in business, education and journalism.
This list is not exhaustive, but graduates with bachelor's and master's degrees in Political Science can be found in the following careers and sectors:
- public administration
- international affairs specialist
- journalism
- policy officer
- law enforcement
- teacher/professor
- legislation
- lobbyist
- political analyst
- politician
- government policy researcher
- campaign management
- news correspondent
- sales and marketing
- speechwriter
- urban and regional planner
- non-profit organisations
Specific examples
Concrete examples of positions in which political science graduates have found employment and the employers for whom they work can be found here:
› Leiden University Career Zone