Program Overview
The International Political Economy at Radboud University is a MSc programme in Social Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Political Economy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 9,432 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Political Economy programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Current Debates in International Political Economy (6 EC)\', \'Methods of Empirical Analysis (6 EC)\', \'Global Political Economy (6 EC)\', \'Culture and Institutions; Inequality and Developmentor Macroeconomics & Policy (6 EC)\', \'Pluralisms in Economics (6 EC)\', \'The Rise of the BRICs or The Politics of Reform or The Politcs of Reform (6 EC)\', \'Current Issues in International Economics & DevelopmentorCurrent Issues in Economics & Policy (6 EC)\', "Master\'s Thesis (18 EC)"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You can follow this specialisation as a Masters in Political Science (IPE/Political Sciences) or as a Masters in Economics (IPE/Economics). The admission requirements depend on which MSc you want to acquire.
1.A completed Bachelor\'s degree in:
- IPE/Political Science: In order to be admitted to the IPE/Political Sciences Masters programme, you will need a Bachelors degree in Political Sciences or a related discipline. In addition, you are required to have at least 18 EC of completed course work in Economics, 6 of which in International Economics (2nd year or higher).
- IPE/Economics: In order to be admitted to the IPE/Economics Masters programme, you will need a Bachelors degree in Economics or a related discipline from a research university, with sufficient background in research methods and mathematics. In addition, you are required to have at least 18 EC of completed course work in Political Science, 6 of which in International Relations (2nd year or higher).
2. English proficiency.
Students do not require English language certification if they:
- Are a citizen of Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, UK, USA;
- Completed a three-year Bachelor\'s programme at a Dutch university;
- Completed a Bachelor\'s programme taught in English in: EU/EEA-countries, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or USA; or
- Completed a Master\'s programme at a Dutch university of applied sciences (HBO).
All other students need one of the following certificates (which may not be older than two years).
- A TOEFL score of >=90, with subscores not lower than 18
- An IELTS score of >=6.5, with subscores not lower than 6.0
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) with a mark of C or higher
3. A letter of motivation
Please see our website for full details of admission requirements.English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 9,432 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 9,432 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Radboud University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Radboud University
Radboud University
Nijmegen, Netherlands
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
