Faculty of Social Sciences & SolvayBusinessSchool

Admission Requirements

Enrolling for this study plan is possible after having obtained one of the following degrees:

Academic Bachelor's programme Social Sciences
Academic Bachelor's programme politieke wetenschappen
BA POLITIEKE WETSCH & SOCIOLOGIE AR POLITIEKE WETENSCHAPPEN

Overview of the study plan

The Master in Political Science: European and International Governance consists of 3 modules:
- Methods (18 ECTS credits)
- Skills and Leadership Development (12 ECTS credits)
- Substantive Courses (30 ECTS credits)

The master thesis must be registered in the graduation year. If the student meets the requirements, he or she can – if desired - graduate in February. From the start of the academic year onwards, the student can request such an early graduation through his or her student selfservice.


Methods

There are 2 compulsory courses.

From the courses listed below, students must obtain 18 ECTS credits.

3ECTS credits - Research Design and Methodology
15ECTS credits - Master Thesis European and International Governance
15ECTS credits - Master Thesis European and International Governance: Pre-doctoral Track

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Skills and Leadership Development

There are 2 compulsory courses (12 ECTS credits).

From the courses listed below, students must obtain 12 ECTS credits.

6ECTS credits - Modern Diplomacy
6ECTS credits - Skills Lab

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Substantive Courses

There are 5 substantive Courses (30 ECTS credits).

From the courses listed below, students must obtain 30 ECTS credits.

6ECTS credits - International Security and Strategic Studies
6ECTS credits - European Economics
6ECTS credits - Institutions and Governance of the European Union
6ECTS credits - International Political Economy
6ECTS credits - World Politics

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