Political Science: Comparative and European Politics

Good reasons to study at VU University Amsterdam

Wide-ranging and integrated approach
The Master’s programme in Political Science at VU University Amsterdam provides you with a broad view of the political process and a distinctive combination of ingredients. You will study the key issues of transnationalization and multi-level governance within the context of interrelated disciplinary traditions: general political science, comparative politics, international relations and European integration studies. At the same time, the programme reflects the ways in which the boundaries between these domains are being dissolved by the effects of globalization.

Combining theoretical knowledge and skills
This Master’s offers you thorough theoretical and methodological training thanks to its strong focus on the combination of theoretical knowledge and skills (reasoning, writing, presenting and research techniques): This equips you with the necessary tools for a research-oriented career, either within an academic context or beyond.
 
International reputation
The programme is developed and taught by a highly motivated and internationally renowned team, with extensive international contacts. The quality of their teaching is evidenced by positive assessment results, including an evaluation by external experts from NVAO, the Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders. 
 
Young and dynamic
This Master’s allows you to enjoy a personal approach to education, with a focus on working groups and intensive supervision. Our staff are young, ambitious and dynamic, which makes for a lively and informal atmosphere. There is plenty of room for interaction and discussion, both among students and with the teaching staff and research assistants. You will be encouraged to come up with your own ideas, and there is a great emphasis on developing argumentation to support your own findings.