Programme
Course overview
The academic year is divided into two semesters: September to January and February to June. The duration of the programme is 2 years.
First Year
In the first year, students attend predominantly courses in political science (theory and methodology) and international relations, with an emphasis on IR theories and Methodology. The first year also includes two modules from Clingendael and the internship.
Second year
The second year provides students with knowledge in more specific subfields such as political economy, civil wars/insurgency and in the area of diplomacy and international organisations as well as insight into the practice of international negotiation and diplomacy.
All students complete an internship at an (international) organisation. Both the Political Science Department and Clingendael have contacts with international and domestic organisations including the institutions of the European Union and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The programme’s Internship Coordinator will assist students in finding internships and is available for consultation from the beginning of the first year for those with clear ideas of their internship objectives or for those seeking guidance and advice.
The Department reserves the right to alter or cancel courses. Participants will receive due notice of any changes in the programme that may be deemed necessary.
Please note that due to a change in the curriculum, the second year program for the cohort of 2011-2013 differs slightly from the one to be offerend for the cohort 2012-2014.
Credits
The course load is specified in terms of European Credit Transfer System (EC) points. One credit point is equivalent to 28 hours of study, including lectures, reading, preparing for tests and examinations, and writing papers. A typical course consists of either 10 or 5 EC. One year of study usually totals but can exceed 60 EC.
Most classes are taught in a seminar format where participants are required to prepare for and attend all class sessions. Since the programme involves classroom work as well as individual research, there is often close consultation between students and faculty.
More information on grading, graduation procedures and other information can be found on the website of Political Science.
Please note that some courses will take place at locations of Campus The Hague (at which you also need to be able to show your student card or ID):
Stichthage (is located on top of the Central Station)
Koningin Julianaplein 10
2595 AA Den Haag
13th floor (take the escalator (moving staircase) in the Central Station up to the reception (on the left!) and then take the elevator to the 13th floor)
Lange Houtstraat 5-7
2501 EE Den Haag
Lange Voorhout 44
2501 EE Den Haag
