Master’s specialisation in
International Organisation (The Hague) Core courses in this specialisation focus on the dynamics of international organisation in a changing world, including the interplay of state and non-state actors amidst international rules and institutions, and on sources of policy-making and techniques of policy evaluation at national and international levels. Our lecturers are active scholars and experienced teachers from many countries with expertise in many areas of international politics, including several with direct experience in policy formation and diplomacy at national and international levels. They will stimulate you to think critically and independently and prepare you to contribute professionally to governments, NGOs and international organisations.
Hans Mensah, current student
Why this specialisation at Leiden University?
“Understanding the theoretical aspect of the strategies deployed by policymakers in decisionmaking in the European Union, makes this master specialisation unique for policy entrepreneurs.”
u Leiden University’s Institute of Political Science is one of the largest political science departments in Europe. You will meet an outstanding staff with an active research agenda in IO, as well as considerable expertise in area studies. u This specialisation takes place in The Hague, which harbours the main national political institutions of the Netherlands and many international organisations.
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English 1 year MSc in Political Science September 1 Apr non-EU/ 15 Jun EU February 15 Oct non-EU/ 15 Nov EU