Minor

Public Policy and Governance

This minor introduces students to the field of public policy against the background of societal change. Policies may be understood as deliberate attempts at influencing the dynamics in society. Politics can be seen as struggles about the formulation, implementation and change of policies. Governments hold specific institutionalized powers to manage such struggles. They often do this in close collaboration with citizens, businesses, NGOs, social movements and other actors.

This minor is for students who are interested in:

Societal changes.
Policy issues that are relevant to their main study.
A position in the public administration or non-profit or organizations.

COURSES SEM 1 SEM 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 EC

Introduction to Public Policy and Governance

Period 2

Period 3

12
Core module - Public Policy and Governance

Period 4

Period 5

12
Restricted-choice electives: Electives

Period 4

Period 5

6

Compulsory course

Elective

Get a taste of the atmosphere

Video Minor Public Policy and Governance

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 Public Policy and Governance (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. Please note that this minor is not open for Political Science Bachelor's students.
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 2026-2027 is 1 April - 6 May 2026.

This minor has a limited number of places available. If there are more applications than available places, a lottery will be held. The timing of your application within the specified period will not affect your chances of being placed.

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.

Apply for this minor between 1 April and 6 May 2026

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).

Facts & Figures

Credits: 30 ECTS,
Language of instruction: English
Starts in: September
Location: Roeterseiland campus