University of Amsterdam

- Full-time fees non-EEA students: €14,740

Application deadline: May 27th, 2019 

See: https://gsss.uva.nl/content/masters/political-science-political-theory/political-theory.html

 

The Political Theory track provides students with conceptual toolkits to analyse the complex normative and methodological issues of contemporary political life. Students are encouraged to take an active role in critical reflection on political practices, institutional arrangements, and social science methods by building on a solid foundation in social and political thought. The track combines analytical rigour with policy relevance.

- How should public policy develop when there is moral and religious disagreement or confusion?

- What are the proper norms to guide the ethics of war or immigration and refugee policy?

- How should political and economic institutions be reformed to deal with the global financial crisis, international inequality or the democratic deficit in the EU?

Three reasons to study Political Theory at the University of Amsterdam:

1. The Political Theory track provides a unique opportunity to study analytically rigorous political theory and applied philosophy in a political science programme; we bring students into contact with policy makers and NGOs to apply political theory to public policy and pressing social problems.

2. You will join an international student body and be taught by an international faculty.

3. The Department of Political Science is consistently ranked among the very best in Europe and the World’s top-30, and is the largest in the Netherlands. This provides students with a broad foundation in political theory and opportunities for electives and thesis research in a wide variety of related areas of study, from international relations to political economy, from electoral politics to public administration.

Student profile 

The track is designed for ambitious students that wish to gain a rigorous foundation in political theory and philosophy in order to apply these to pressing social problems. It is aimed at students that aim to develop analytic, normative and methodological tools suited to complex domestic and international challenges. The programme is writing intensive; students are expected to develop a capacity to work independently and in group settings.

Career prospects

This programme prepares students for careers in government, global business, think-tanks, non-profits, and journalism with a focus on public policy, analysis, and advocacy at the local, national, and international level. The programme also provides a strong foundation for a career in academia. 

Studying at a city campus

The programme is based at the Roeterseiland Campus, in the safe but lively and central Plantage neighbourhood of Amsterdam. This is a purpose-built, state of the art facility. It is easily reached by public transport, and features a number of spaces for social and cultural activities, such as the CREA student cafe and theatre.

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