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Global Studies

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Global Studies was designed from scratch to be a fully interdisciplinary programme, with opportunities to learn about the theories and assumptions of individual disciplines, how to integrate insights from different disciplines and to practice how to apply the insights of multiple disciplines to complex, global problems. Throughout your study, you will be learning valuable research methods and professional skills, you will receive two years of language training and an opportunity to practice global citizenship during a field study. As a result, you will be well-placed to pursue a career path that allows you to contribute to solving important social challenges.

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Given the interdisciplinary nature of the Global Studies programme, you will have a strong academic foundation to pursue a variety of Master's programmes in The Netherlands and around the world.

With a bachelor's degree in Global Studies you can be admitted to the MA Globalisation and Development Studies at Maastricht University without having to fulfil additional requirements as this programme continues directly on from themes and skills within Global Studies.

Here is a selection of other Master's programmes that may be a good fit to continue your studies: 

Master's programme University
Development  
Globalisation and Development Studies Maastricht University
Economics and Strategy in Emerging Markets Maastricht University
International Development Studies University of Amsterdam
Economics: Global Challenges VU Amsterdam
International Development Studies Utrecht University
   
International Relations  
Conflict Resolution and Governance University of Amsterdam
Law and Politics of International Security VU Amsterdam
Geopolitics & Connectivity University of Groningen
Global History and International Relations Erasmus University Rotterdam
International Relations Leiden University
Global Order in Historical Perspective Leiden University
Crisis and Security Management Leiden University
   
Public Health  
Global Health Maastricht University
Healthcare Policy, Innovation and Management Maastricht University
Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in Health & Life Sciences VU Amsterdam
   
Migration  
Migration, Ethnic relations and Multiculturalism Utrecht University
Cities, Migration and Global Interdependence Leiden University
   
Governance & Public Policy  
European Public Affairs Maastricht University
Modern Political Culture: Ideas and Discourses in Context Maastricht University
Public Policy and Human Development Maastricht University
Management publieke sector Leiden University
   
Regional Studies  
European Studies Maastricht University
European Studies on Society, Science and Technology Maastricht University
Political Geography University of Amsterdam
Colonial and Global History Leiden University

Possible professions upon completion of your degree include:

  • Policy maker on global issues (climate change, migration)
  • Advisor on global health risks for companies and governments
  • Ethics advisor for companies operating globally
  • Researcher/consultant for public, non-profit or private sector on migration, environment, cultural diversity, peace
  • Corporate and government training schemes
  • Teacher, director of secondary schools

Some of the master's programmes chosen by Global Studies alumni:

  • Globalisation and Development Studies, Maastricht University
  • Sustainability, Science, Policy and Society, Maastricht University
  • Corporate Sustainability, Radboud University
  • Global Business & Sustainability, Rotterdam School of Management
  • International Trade, Strategy & Operations, University of Warwick
  • Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Edinburgh
  • World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg
  • Human Rights Studies, Lund University