MScEconomics: International Political Economy
| Study location | Netherlands, Nijmegen |
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| Type | Master courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 1 year (60 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MSc |
| Tuition fee | €16,000 per year |
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| Application fee | €75 one-time The handling fee is NOT applicable to: - Students with a nationality from the EEA countries or from countries that are candidates for EEA membership* This fee will be refunded to you once you are fully enrolled as a student at Radboud University. The fee is NOT refundable when you are not admitted. |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Bachelor’s 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). Please provide a list of all courses you have taken, are taking and are planning to take including course content, the number of hours and literature used. See an example here. You may compile this list yourself or upload a course syllabus. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / German / Dutch. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. It is required that you send verified copies of the entry qualification documents directly to the university by postal mail. Important! Never send original documents by post! Radboud University |
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| Language requirements | English - IELTS Academic: ≥ 6,5 overall. Subscores ≥ 6,0, writing subscore ≥ 6,5 All certificates may not be older than two years. |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. Please explain why you have chosen this specific Master’s programme and how it fits your previous education. Resume |
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Overview
In the Master’s specialisation in International Political Economy (IPE) you will uncover the economic and political dimensions of global issues and power struggles behind policy choices.
Master’s specialisation International Political Economy: something for you?
- Unique for the Netherlands, this programme is taught by both economists and political scientists.
- The lecturers incorporate the latest academic developments and practical issues.
- Combining economics and political science courses, you will acquire the knowledge you need in order to resolve international policy issues and to get a better grip on the underlying political forces.
- This study programme is rated top programme for three consecutive years according to the students.
Programme structure
This one-year programme has a course load of 60 EC. Each module is worth 6 EC and the Master’s thesis is worth 18 EC. The structure is presented here.
Career opportunities
Alumni from economics and political science have positions as policymakers in businesses, international organisations, political parties, national ministries, market authorities, the European Parliament and the European Commission. They also work as consultants for profit and non-profit organisations and as researchers at think-tanks or universities. In addition, alumni are employed by banks, other financial institutions and the media. This is because the graduates have the competencies required by employers, such as sound research and analytical skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and experience in working in teams and working independently.