International Relations

Specialisation of: Political Science (Leiden)
Degree: Master of Science in Political Science
Mode of Study: Full-time
Duration: 1 year
Start date: September
Language of instruction: English
Location: Leiden
Croho/isat code: 60203
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The International Relations track focuses not only on the study of interstate relationships but also focuses on a wide range of actors influential in world politics. How can we understand and analyse the role of these players in the international political game?

The International Relations track, in addition to the traditional focus on states as the main drivers of international politics, also examines international organisations, multinational corporations, non-governmental organisations, as well as individuals that can have a decisive impact on the course of international politics. How can we understand and analyse the role of these players in the international political game? And what does this mean for the analysis of power as it is traditionally understood?

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