Political Science: International Relations and Organisations
Universiteit Leiden

Deze opleiding
locatieDen Haag |
diplomabsc B Politicologie |
typeregulier |
start1 september |
taalvolledig English |
opleidingsduur3 jaar voltijd |
accreditatiesNVAO |
croho-code56606 |
numerus fixusnee |
honoursnee |
Studying IRO means understanding the real story behind today's headlines; working with excellent academic teachers and researchers; developing skills in research, writing and presenting; and being part of an international classroom and community.
IRO is a 3-year BSc degree programme and part of Leiden University's Political Science curriculum. It is taught in The Hague, the city in which politics and international relations converge. The Hague is the third UN city and host to many international organisations, embassies, and NGOs. The city houses many nationalities; as an internationally oriented student you will feel at home.
Preparing you for a wide range of interesting MSc options, IRO is an excellent first step in your international career.
Onderwijs
taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
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avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
case study, computer exercise, group assignment, group discussion, individual assignment, lecture, literature study, oral presentation, research project, research proposal, self study, seminar, tutorial, working groupinstruction modes
During the first year, you familiarise yourself with the basics of the discipline and study related subjects, such as economics and history. Also, you practice text analysis, debating, and academic writing.
The second year offers you in-depth courses focusing on topics as global justice and international security.
In the third year you zoom in on topics of your choice. In addition, you can choose to do electives or a minor, study abroad, or do a research internship.
objectives
As a graduate from the programme Political Science: International Relations and Organisations (BSc) you possess knowledge and understanding of the discipline of Political Science and you have been introduced to doing to original research and the frontiers of the discipline.
You have a grasp of the key concepts in the study of political phenomena such as politics, the state, political systems, democracy, power, influence, policy, political culture, political behaviour, international regimes, international organisations, political conflict and conflict resolution. You have acquainted yourself with theories, models and approaches in the analysis of political phenomena at national and international level. Also, you have a basis in the methodology and techniques of political science research, statistical analysis and ethical aspects of scholarship.
You are able to independently design and conduct research, report about the outcomes. You are well prepared for further studying Political Science and related subjects at master's level in the Netherlands or abroad.
Keuzehulp

Studievergelijker
Internationale Politiek
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
488 eerstejaars |
57% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
80% Nederlandstalig 20% Engelstalig |
Politicologie
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
488 eerstejaars |
57% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
80% Nederlandstalig 20% Engelstalig |
International Relations and Organisations
€ 326 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
488 eerstejaars |
57% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Politicologie
star Elsevier |
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
74 eerstejaars |
39% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
70% Nederlandstalig 30% Engelstalig |
Political Science
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
220 eerstejaars |
54% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Politicologie
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
220 eerstejaars |
54% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
70% Nederlandstalig 30% Engelstalig |
Global Politics
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
25 eerstejaars |
52% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Politicologie
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
25 eerstejaars |
52% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
50% Nederlandstalig 50% Engelstalig |
Na de studie

Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
Studying International Relations and Organisations (IRO) you are building a foundation that will benefit you in your future career, whether as part of an international organisation, or as a journalist or consultant.
Typically, students with a bachelor's and master's degree in international relations or political science find jobs in the European Union, the United Nations, government, a multinational or non-governmental organisation, international organisations, or national organisations.
Most of our alumni work in policy-making, strategic analysis, research and education, management, consultancy, diplomacy, administration, and politics.
aansluitende masteropleidingen
instelling | opleiding | instroomeisen |
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Leiden University | African Studies (Research) research | + aanv. eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | Beleidsadvisering | geen aanvullende eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | Besturen van veiligheid | geen aanvullende eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | Bestuur en Management van Lokale Vraagstukken | geen aanvullende eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | Bestuurskunde | geen aanvullende eisen |
VU University Amsterdam | Bestuurskunde | geen aanvullende eisen |
VU University Amsterdam | Besturen van Maatschappelijke Organisaties full-time,part-time | geen aanvullende eisen |
VU University Amsterdam | Besturen van Veiligheid | geen aanvullende eisen |
VU University Amsterdam | Kwaliteit van Besturen full-time,part-time | geen aanvullende eisen |
VU University Amsterdam | Journalistiek | + 30 EC pre-master |
VU University Amsterdam | Culture, Organization and Management | geen aanvullende eisen |
University of Groningen | DDM Political Philosophy and PPE | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | DDM Religion and Pluralism | + motivatiebrief |
University of Groningen | East Asian Studies | + aanv. eisen |
VU University Amsterdam | Educatie in de Mens- en Maatschappijwetenschappen educational | geen aanvullende eisen |
University of Groningen | Educatie in de Mens- en Maatschappijwetenschappen - Maatschappijleer full-time,part-time,dual educational | geen aanvullende eisen |
VU University Amsterdam | Environment and Resource Management | geen aanvullende eisen |
University of Groningen | Euroculture (EM) | geen aanvullende eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | European Law and Global Affairs | + aanvullende vakeisen + motivatiebrief |
University of Groningen | European Politics in a Global Perspective | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | Europese Studies | geen aanvullende eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | Europese Studies | + aanv. eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | Filosofie van de politicologie | geen aanvullende eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | Filosofie van een bepaald wetenschapsgebied | geen aanvullende eisen |
University of Groningen | Geopolitics & Connectivity | + aanv. eisen |
Erasmus University Rotterdam | Global Business & Sustainability | + basiskennis |
Delft University of Technology | Industrial Ecology | + aanv. eisen |
Tilburg University | International and European Law | + aanv. eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | International and European Law Advanced | + aanvullende vakeisen + motivatiebrief |
VU University Amsterdam | International Crimes, Conflict and Criminology | + aanv. eisen |
Wageningen University | International Development Studies | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | International Humanitarian Action (120 EC) | geen aanvullende eisen |
University of Groningen | International Political Economy | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | International Relations and International Organization | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | International Security | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | Internationale Betrekkingen research | geen aanvullende eisen |
University of Groningen | Internationale Betrekkingen (60 EC) | + aanv. eisen |
VU University Amsterdam | Law and Politics of International Security | + aanv. eisen |
University of Amsterdam | Lerarenopleiding Maatschappijleer educational | + 60 EC pre-master |
University of Amsterdam | Lerarenopleiding Maatschappijleer part-time educational | + 60 EC pre-master |
Wageningen University | Management, Economics and Consumer Studies | + aanv. eisen |
Master Design Driven Innovation part-time | + toelatingsgesprek | |
University of Groningen | Modern History and International Relations research | geen aanvullende eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | Nederland-Duitsland Studies | + toelatingsgesprek + motivatiebrief |
Leiden University | North American Studies | + aanv. eisen |
University of Amsterdam | Onderwijswetenschappen | + aanv. eisen |
Tilburg University | Organization and Management Studies | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | Philosophy, Politics and Economics | + aanv. eisen |
Leiden University | Political Science | + aanv. eisen |
VU University Amsterdam | Democracy, Power and Inequality | geen aanvullende eisen |
Leiden University | International Organisation | + aanv. eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | Politiek en Parlement | geen aanvullende eisen |
Tilburg University | Public Administration, Economics and Law | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | Religion, Conflict and Globalization | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | Religious Diversity in a Globalised World (EM) research | + cijfergemiddelde + toelatingsgesprek + motivatiebrief |
Serious Gaming part-time | + toelatingsgesprek | |
VU University Amsterdam | Sociologie full-time,part-time | geen aanvullende eisen |
Erasmus University Rotterdam | Strategic Management | + basiskennis |