Programme outline

This programme starts in September. The curriculum consists of one core course, several elective courses and a research project. 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 (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

The Master of Science in Political Science degree is awarded upon completion of 60 ECTS credits, including all required courses in the curriculum and a written Master's thesis, which is based on an independent research project.

Detailed course information

The complete description of all courses in this programme can be found in the online UvA Course Catalogue.

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.