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World Politics: Bachelors of Arts

The document summarizes the Bachelor of Arts in World Politics program. The program explores important questions in world politics through major tracks in international relations, transnational politics, and peace and conflict studies. It focuses on issues of security and peace within the broader context of international relations. Graduates gain knowledge of theories, actors, institutions and global and regional issues, and develop skills in research, analysis, problem-solving and effective communication. The program prepares students for careers in government, non-profits, academia and more, and allows further study in related graduate programs.

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World Politics: Bachelors of Arts

The document summarizes the Bachelor of Arts in World Politics program. The program explores important questions in world politics through major tracks in international relations, transnational politics, and peace and conflict studies. It focuses on issues of security and peace within the broader context of international relations. Graduates gain knowledge of theories, actors, institutions and global and regional issues, and develop skills in research, analysis, problem-solving and effective communication. The program prepares students for careers in government, non-profits, academia and more, and allows further study in related graduate programs.

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Bachelors of Arts

WORLD
POLITICS
Overview
How are foreign policies made? What does the rise of China mean for Major Tracks:
international order? How is the nature of warfare changing? Are na-  International Relations and
tion-states becoming irrelevant in a globalising world? What explains Diplomacy
the rise of Islamism in the Middle East? These are some of the im-
 Transnational Politics
portant questions explored by our students of the major World Poli-
tics.  Peace and Conflict Studies

Providing answers means engaging with some of the most pressing


contemporary global issues, such as sovereignty, intervention, migra- Combined Tracks:
tion, culture, religion, peace, terrorism and much more. It also means
understanding the roles played by the many different actors in world  Global History
politics, from nation states and international organisations to individ-  Gender Studies
uals, NGO's, social movements and multinational corporations.

Issues of security and peace


World Politics is organised around the global challenge Peace & Justice, locat-
ing issues of security and peace within the broader context of international rela-
tions and transnational politics. The major will equip you with the knowledge
and skills to understand the shape of political relations in a globalising world
and their connection to peace and security.

You will become familiar with the most important theories, actors, institutions
and issues in world politics at the global and re-
gional levels. As a student of World Politics, you
may find yourself:

 exploring the historical development of the international state system or


the evolution of norms governing warfare;

 critically reflecting on key contemporary trends in world politics, such as


humanitarian intervention, European integration or terrorism;

 sharpening your research and analytical skills on pressing international


problems such as nuclear proliferation or conflict resolution;
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 thinking creatively with others about possible responses to the rise of IS.

What are LUC graduates doing?


World Politics offers a broad intellectual training that equips graduates for a wide range of roles in the
public and private sectors. Courses are designed to foster transferable and career-relevant skills such as
holistic and strategic thinking, problem-solving, data collection and analysis, effective communication,
and teamwork. Graduates may go on to work as:

 civil servants
 policy advisors in non-governmental and international organisations
 diplomats
 social and political researchers in think tanks and academia
 public affairs consultants
 teachers

As a graduate of World Politics you can access postgraduate programs in:

 Global Politics/World Politics


 International studies
 Political science
 History
 International relations

World Politics’ alumni have gone on to masters programmes all over the world, including Leiden Univer-
sity, London School of Economics, amongst others.

For more programme information, visit the e-studiegids

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