International Relations (Political Science)
In International Relations, you learn how global politics works. You study the relationships between countries, but also look at the role of international organisations, (social) movements, corporations, and advocacy groups. You learn how these different actors shape the challenges of today’s world, such as human development, terrorism, (gender) inequality, and climate change.
Language of instruction
English
Mode
Full-time
Location
🎓 You can choose from a wide range of electives and graduation projects
Nov02
Master's Week: 2-6 Nov
Feb08
Master's Week 8 -11 Feb
Here's why you want to study International Relations
Study global politics beyond states
You will learn how governments, international organisations, corporations, social movements and advocacy groups shape international politics.
Choose from a lot of electives and graduation projects
Build your own Master’s programme around the themes and topics you find most interesting.
It's a highly ranked programme in an international environment
Join a diverse student community and study in a programme with a strong international focus.
Academic and professional skills
You will build the research, analytical and practical skills you need to understand global politics and apply your knowledge beyond the classroom.Â
Is International Relations right for you?
Are you interested in:
- Deepening your knowledge of peace, security, and the role of transnational processes and institutions?
- Solving complex diplomatic issues?
- Improving your debating and policy briefing skills?
- Studying in an international and inspiring environment?
Then International Relations might be the track for you!
Discover other tracks in this Master’s programme
International Relations is one of the seven tracks in the Master’s programme Political Science. The other tracks are:
Facts & Figures
- Degree programme
- MSc Political Science
- Type
- Regular study programme
- Mode
- Full-time
- Credits
- 60 ECTS, 12 months
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
- RIO code
- 66606
- Location
- Roeterseiland campus