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Study programme

We provide a distinctive programme that is:

• Comprehensive: We offer a wide range of courses covering all repertoires of political action in democracies and autocracies.
• Based in 21st century Comparative Politics: our programme sets itself apart by its focus on the (peaceful) resolution of political contestation and the transnationalisation of politics.
• Research-led: our international teaching staff consists of committed researchers who draw on their own work to teach how to do empirical research and develop theoretical insight.

Academic staff

The staff teaching in the Comparative Politics programme is internationally renowned for its research excellence.

Careers

There is strong demand in society for the training we offer. Graduates find careers spanning the public, private, and non-profit sectors. They work as:

• consultants
• journalists
• policy-makers and analysts
• press secretaries and PR-managers
• researchers and teachers

Is Comparative Politics for you?

Are you interested in:

1. Understanding political developments across the world?
2. Addressing contemporary challenges to democracy and political order?
3. Working both independently as well as in group settings?
4. Completing an individual and innovative research project?

Then Comparative Politics might be the track for you!