Program Overview
The International Relations 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 Relations 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 Relations 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 Relations Theory
- Cooperation and Conflict in the 21st Century
- Global Political Economy
- Power and Persuasion in Politics: Just War Theory
- Sociology, Philosophy and Ethics of Research
- Advanced Research Methods
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
1. A Bachelor\'s degree in Political Science, International Relations, Public Administration or a\nrelated discipline from a recognised, academic university.
\n2. Competency in Social\nScience Research Methodology (quantitative and qualitative)
\nDue to the strong academic nature of this programme,\nit is essential that students have the necessary basic research skills.\nApplicants with little or no Social Science Research Methodology in their\nprevious education may get admission, provided they first complete an (oral)\nexamination in research methodology. The oral exam can be held in person in Nijmegen\nor via Skype.
3. English proficiency. Students\ndo not require English language certification if they:
\n- \n
- Are a citizen of Australia,\nCanada (except Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, UK, USA; \n
- Completed a three-year\nBachelor\'s programme at a Dutch university; \n
- Completed a Bachelor\'s\nprogramme taught in English in: EU/EEA-countries, Australia, Canada, New\nZealand, or USA; or \n
- Completed a Master\'s\nprogramme at a Dutch university of applied sciences (HBO). \n
All other students need one of\nthe following certificates (which may not be older than two years).
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
