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Overview According to the 2018 National Student Survey, the Political Science: Global Politics BSc programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is ranked the best of its kind in the Netherlands. Unlike most other universities, VU Amsterdam offers a mix of public administration, national and international politics in the first year. All courses are English-taught and tailored towards generating unique experiences and insights. The Bachelor’s student body is as diverse in nationality and background as the teaching staff. As a Global Politics graduate, you are well prepared to work as a consultant, journalist, researcher or policy officer at a municipality, ministry, embassy, company, research agency or a social or political organisation. Your knowledge of politics and political processes will appeal to a wide range of employers, including international organisations such as the United Nations, the European Union, multinationals and NGOs. Why at VU Amsterdam?Political Science at VU Amsterdam is ranked the best political science bachelor’s programme in the Netherlands in the 2018 National Student Survey. This is a small-scale programme. The instructors are easily accessible and you will receive personal attention as a student and there is an active student community. You will spend the first year studying public administration, national and international politics. Subsequently, you can choose different specialisations, allowing you to further specialise in the area that you find interesting.The programme gives specific attention to political science in practice. You will visit the Senate of the Dutch Parliament and simulate United Nations proceedings. You are part of an international classroom with students and teachers from various backgrounds. The VU is an easily accessible campus university where you will meet students from all disciplines. Diversity is important at VU Amsterdam. Everyone is welcome. Unlike at most other universities, you will be working with students from other disciplines to find solutions to contemporary societal challenges such as globalisation, diversity and networks.Taster dayJoin VU Amsterdam for an online Taster Day! During this event, you will get a taste of what life is like as a student at our university. You will get to know one specific Bachelor's programme and find out what you can expect in terms of the content. There is also an opportunity to meet students who are currently following the programme.On-demand Bachelor’s dayDid you miss the Online Bachelor's Day on February 6? With a My Study Choice account, you can get access to the open day platform from February and view the various study programme videos! I want to find another Bachelor Course

How did Trump win the 2016 presidential election? Will the US remain the world’s leading power or will China become the dominant player? What are the implications of rising populism for European democracy? During the Political Science: Global Politics BSc programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you will study political power structures and the influence they have on society.

Disciplines

EconomicsInternational RelationsPolitical Science

Requirements

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 92

Other Requirements

1A diploma equivalent to the Dutch pre-university VWO diplomaProof of sufficient proficiency in MathematicsTranscript of records; a transcript in English of the grades obtained over the final two years of your high school and any further education up to the moment of your application. IB and A-level applicants are asked to upload their predicted grades.A scan of your diploma (if you have already graduated).Curriculum Vitae; the curriculum vitae should include your personal details and list your previous education and relevant work experience (± 1-2 pages).English language test results (if already obtained).Copy of valid passport or ID (ID for EEA students only).

Political Science: Global Politics