Entry requirements

Students are admitted to the research master’s on the basis of a BA in Political Science or in Public Administration, or a BA with a major in either of these fields, obtained with excellent results. In addition, students holding a degree in another scientific field may also be accepted to the programme if their prior studies or other relevant experience can be considered equivalent. The Admissions Committee uses the following criteria for assessing the students suitability for this programme:

• A demonstrable affinity with an area of research in the programme, as evidenced for instance by a BA thesis or by a paper.
• Above average academic performance, as evidenced by a transcript (f.e. average grade at BA level of ‘8’ or higher (rounded to a whole number) in the Dutch grading system or equivalent in other grading systems) and/or other indicators ( relevant extracurricular activities, honours programme, etc).
• Training in research methods and techniques and statistics at the BA level should minimally account for 15 ECTS
• Demonstrated English-language proficiency as evidenced by a TOEFL score of at least 625 (paper based)/ 263 (computer based)/ 106 (internet based) or an IELTS score of at least 7.5.

Required application documents for all applicants
-Your motivation letter
-Two recommendation letters* (at least one from your former university)
-Your CV

*For referees who want to send their recommendation letter directly to the university instead of to the student, please use one of the following addresses:

Regular mail:
Leiden University
Admissions Office
Gravensteen/Pieterskerkhof 6
2311 SR Leiden
The Netherlands
E-mail:

Info@leidenuniv.nl

Applicants with a higher professional education (HBO) degree are not eligible for admission.