This minor is for students who are interested in:

• International Political Economy
• Developments in the global economy
• A career in the corporate world, in (international) economic policy-making, or in corporate sector-government relations

Continue your studies with a Master's programme

This minor may serve as a good preparation for academic Bachelor’s students who want to apply for admission to a Master's in Political Economy (Political Science). Always check the entry requirements of the Master’s programme you are interested in.

Entry Requirements

• You can apply for this minor if you are a Bachelor’s student and have obtained at least 60 ECTS from university-level courses at the time of application.
• A completed first year of applied sciences (HBO) does not grant access to the minor.

Application and Admission

The registration period for a minor in the academic year 2025-2026 is 1 April - 13 May 2025.

You are guaranteed placement if you apply and meet the entry requirements. There is no limit on the number of places.

Non-UvA-students: This minor is part of the degree programme Political Science. For your registration as an elective student, select the ‘Politicologie/Political Science- elective degree programme in Studielink.

NB: Only Non-UvA students need to upload a transcript of grades.

Contact

For questions about the Minor's programme, you can contact the Education Desk Social Sciences.

• Email: edss@uva.nl
• REC B7.00 (Mondays to Fridays 9:00-17:00 CEST)
• Phone +31 205253777 (Mondays to Fridays 10:00-16:00 CEST).