Programme outline

This programme starts in September. The curriculum consists of one core course, two electives and a research project. The choice of courses is subject to the approval of the academic adviser. Fulfilling the requirements should take one year of full-time study. Students who need to complete a deficiency programme will require more time, the amount of which will depend on the extra requirements to be fulfilled.

Thesis

The research project (worth 30 ECTS credits) consists of:

• a seminar;
• primary and secondary research;
• a written thesis.

The final Master's thesis is a report on research carried out by the student as part of the research project. The thesis should be between 20,000 and 25,000 words long.

Degree requirements

A Master of Science in Political Science degree is awarded upon successful completion of both the course requirements and a written master's thesis (60 ECTS credits in total).

Detailed course information

For a course overview for this programme, please visit the online UvA course catalogue through the link below.

Please note that the programme as decribed in the UvA Course Catalogue is that of 2011-2012 and subject to change. The programme for 2012-2013 will be online in the Course Catalogue as of May 2012.