Politics
The minor Politics offers students fundamental knowledge on political processes. It studies both political conflict and cooperation, and the exercise, control and restrictions on political power in various countries in the world. We offer a broad disciplinary base in political science and particularly focus on the subfield of Comparative Politics that studies the differences among countries in their state-society relations.
The programme is especially attractive to students who:
- Are interested in contemporary political developments.
- Aspire a job in a political environment such as in journalism, at a NGO or political party, or as a campaigner or public affairs professional.
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Introduction to politicsPeriod 1Period 212
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Core module - comparative politicsPeriod 4Period 512
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Restricted-choice electives: Electives:Period 1Period 2Period 4Period 5Period 66
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Politics, media and communicationPeriod 16
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Democracies, autocracies and transitionsPeriod 26
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The Politics of DifferencePeriod 46
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Politics in PracticePeriod 5Period 612
Get a taste of the atmosphere
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 the Master's programme in Comparative Politics (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 Admisison
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).
- Language of instruction
- English
- Conditions for admission
- Preliminary training necessary
- Starts in
- September
- Location
- Roeterseiland campus