# International Organisation (MSc)

**Source**: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/study-programmes/master/political-science/international-organisation
**Parent**: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/study-programmes/bachelor/political-science/international-relations-and-organisations/after-graduation/continuing-your-studies

This specialisation focuses on the interplay of international rules and institutions, non-governmental organisations, and national governments in an era of emerging powers, technological change and pressing issues of security, prosperity and sustainability.

## Part of

- [Political Science (MSc)](https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/study-programmes/master/political-science)

## The insights and the skills to make a difference in this world

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## Political Science, International Relations and skills-oriented courses

Do you want to deepen your knowledge of international relations? Are you interested in the dynamics of inter-governmental cooperation and new forms of global governance as they relate to the rise and fall of great powers, the threat of war, the dynamics of globalization, the future of human rights, and the management of environmental problems? This programme is designed for you: it combines substantive courses in political science and international politics with skills-oriented courses on policy analysis, monitoring, and evaluation, and a research thesis on a topic of your choice.

## High-ranking, international staff

You study in one of the most highly ranked departments of political science in Europe. Your lecturers are scholars from many different countries, with expertise in all areas of international politics. Several staff members have practical experience in foreign policy formation, diplomacy, and international organisations.

## A vibrant student and cultural life

You will be based in The Hague, the political capital of The Netherlands and home to many important international organisations, including European Union and United Nations agencies, treaty organisations, and prominent non-governmental organisations. The Hague has a vibrant student and cultural life and is beautifully situated near beach and sea.

## Do a second master’s at Johns Hopkins University in Bologna

This Political Science master’s specialisation has a ‘dual masters arrangement’ with Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Bologna, Italy. This allows you to earn a second degree, if you graduate from this specialisation and satisfy SAIS’s admission criteria. Then you can spend your first or second year in SAIS’ Master of Arts in International Affairs (MAIA) and may be given a full year’s credit towards this two-year research-oriented programme.

Students must apply for both programmes separately and satisfy each programme’s entry and financial requirements. A joint-thesis option is available for students enrolled in both programs. Please consult [SAIS’s admissions information](https://sais.jhu.edu/academics/degree-programs/master-degrees/master-arts-international-affairs/maia-cooperative-degree) or [contact their admissions department](mailto:sais.eu.admissions@jhu.edu). For information about the admission requirements of our programme, see the ‘Admission and application’ section on this site.

## More information

› [Why Leiden University?](https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/study-programmes/master/political-science/international-organisation/why-leiden-university)