Study programme
Dutch-taught Bachelor of Political Science
2024-2025
Model Path part 1
Part 1 of the model path is the standard initial package.
Introduction political sciences (21 ECTS-credits)
International Relations
Political Science
Belgian Politics
Political History
Methods (15 ECTS-credits)
Introduction to Scientific Work
Statistics I
Quantitative Research Methods
Broadening (24 ECTS-credits)
Communication Studies
Sociology
Introduction to Law
Psychology
Introduction to Philosophy
Model Path part 2
Deepening political sciences (30 ECTS-credits)
Public Administration
History of International Relations
Political Sciences Seminar
Comparative Political Institutions
- Davide Vittori
European Integration
Skills (6 ECTS-credits)
English
French
Methods (15 ECTS-credits)
Qualitative Research Methods
Logic and Science Criticism
Statistics 2
Broadening (9 ECTS-credits)
General Economics
Public Law
Model Path part 3
Specialization Political Sciences (3 ECTS-credits)
Social and Political Philosophy
Specialization Political Sciences (30 ECTS-credits)
5 courses to choose from the list below
Issues International Relations
Political Actors and Behavior
Policy Studies
Political Communication
Europe in a Global Order
Political Thought
Methods (12 ECTS-credits)
Bachelor thesis: Student research - Political Science - Part I
Bachelor thesis: Student research - Political Science - Part II
Broadening (15 ECTS-credits)
Student chooses one course from the university-wide, interdisciplinary courses (3 ECTS-credits) from the list below
World View: Religion, Atheism and Science
World View: Religion, Atheism and Meaning
World View: Religion, Atheism and Society
World View: Religion, Atheism and Culture
City and Diversity
Media and Digital Society
Global Justice
Freedom, Citizenship and Democracy
Poverty and Inequality
Sustainability
Climate Change
Debating Development
Community Service Learning
Artificial intelligence: societal challenges
12 ECTS-credits to choose from the list below and/or from courses offered in the faculties of Business and Economics, Arts and Law, or from the list of university-wide, interdisciplinary courses.
For courses organised by other faculties, you may not comply with their entry requirements. However, if you believe you have the necessary prior knowledge, you can contact fswhelp.be to have the course added to your study programme.
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Migration and Integration
Classical Sociological Theory
Environmental Sociology
Macroeconomics
'Economics' or 'Introduction to economics' (6 ECTS)
Topics in development studies
News and Journalism
Political Rhetoric
Communication Management
Media and Ethics
Contemporary History
Philosophy of Culture
Preparation for the Edumaster
Students who wish to advance to the educational Master's programme in Social Sciences after the Bachelor's degree in Political Sciences have the opportunity to take up the 15 ECTS-credits preparatory programme within their Bachelor's degree in Political Sciences. They then replace the elective (12 ECTS-credits) and the language courses (3 credits) by the subjects listed below.
MT2: the first two compulsory courses (6 ECTS-credits)
MT3: third compulsory course (3 ECTS-credits), two courses didactics (6 ECTS-credits).
General Didactics
In-school Training: Orientation
Diversity and Inclusion
Course didactics (6 ECTS-credits)
One course didactic may be replaced by the course 'Powerful Learning Environments'
Introduction teaching methodology behavioural sciences with practice sessions (1st sem.)
Introduction teaching methodology social sciences with practice sessions (1st sem.)
Introduction Teaching Methodology General Subj. for Techn. and Vocational Ed. with Practice Sessions
Introduction teaching methodology general sub. for techn. and vocational ed. with practice sessions
Powerful Learning Environments
2023-2024
Model Path part 1
Part 1 of the model path is the standard initial package.
Introduction political sciences (21 ECTS-credits)
International Relations
Political Science
Belgian Politics
Political History
Methods (15 ECTS-credits)
Introduction to Scientific Work
Statistics I
- Peter Thijssen
- Wim Christiaens
- Danny Rouckhout
Quantitative Research Methods
Broadening (24 ECTS-credits)
Communication Studies
Sociology
Introduction to Law
Psychology
Introduction to Philosophy
Model Path part 2
Deepening political sciences (30 ECTS-credits)
Public Administration
History of International Relations
Political Sciences Seminar
Comparative Political Institutions
- Davide Vittori
European Integration
Skills (6 ECTS-credits)
English
French
Methods (15 ECTS-credits)
Qualitative Research Methods
Logic and Science Criticism
Statistics 2
- Leen Marynissen
- Wim Christiaens
- Danny Rouckhout
Broadening (9 ECTS-credits)
General Economics
Public Law
Model Path part 3
Specialization Political Sciences (3 ECTS-credits)
Social and Political Philosophy
Specialization Political Sciences (30 ECTS-credits)
5 courses to choose from the list below
Issues International Relations
Political Actors and Behavior
Policy Studies
Political Communication
Europe in a Global Order
Political Thought
Methods (12 ECTS-credits)
Bachelor thesis: Student research - Political Science - Part I
Bachelor thesis: Student research - Political Science - Part II
Broadening (15 ECTS-credits)
Student chooses one course from the university-wide, interdisciplinary courses (3 ECTS-credits) from the list below
World View: Religion, Atheism and Science
World View: Religion, Atheism and Meaning
World View: Religion, Atheism and Society
World View: Religion, Atheism and Culture
City and Diversity
Media and Digital Society
Global Justice
Freedom, Citizenship and Democracy
Poverty and Inequality
Sustainability
Climate Change
Debating Development
Community Service Learning
- Gerlinde Verbist
- Eva Van Moer
- Leni Franken
- François Levrau
Entrepreneurial Mindset
12 ECTS-credits to choose from the list below and/or from courses offered in the faculties of Business and Economics, Arts and Law, or from the list of university-wide, interdisciplinary courses.
For courses organised by other faculties, you may not comply with their entry requirements. However, if you believe you have the necessary prior knowledge, you can contact fswhelp.be to have the course added to your study programme.
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Migration and Integration
Classical Sociological Theory
Environmental Sociology
Macroeconomics
'Economics' or 'Introduction to economics' (6 ECTS)
Topics in development studies
News and Journalism
Political Rhetoric
Communication Management
Media and Ethics
Contemporary History
Preparation for the Edumaster
Students who wish to advance to the educational Master's programme in Social Sciences after the Bachelor's degree in Political Sciences have the opportunity to take up the 15 ECTS-credits preparatory programme within their Bachelor's degree in Political Sciences. They then replace the elective (12 ECTS-credits) and the language courses (3 credits) by the subjects listed below.
MT2: the first two compulsory courses (6 ECTS-credits)
MT3: third compulsory course (3 ECTS-credits), two courses didactics (6 ECTS-credits).
General Didactics
In-school Training: Orientation
Diversity and Inclusion
Course didactics (6 ECTS-credits)
One course didactic may be replaced by the course 'Powerful Learning Environments'
Introduction teaching methodology behavioural sciences with practice sessions (1st sem.)
Introduction teaching methodology social sciences with practice sessions (1st sem.)
Powerful Learning Environments
2022-2023
Model Path part 1
Introduction political sciences (21 ECTS-credits)
International Relations
Political Science
Belgian Politics
Political History
Methods (15 ECTS-credits)
Introduction to Scientific Work
Statistics I
- Julie Sevenans
- Wim Christiaens
- Danny Rouckhout
Quantitative Research Methods
Broadening (24 ECTS-credits)
Communication Studies
Sociology
Introduction to Law
General Economics
Introduction to Philosophy
Model Path part 2
Deepening political sciences (30 ECTS-credits)
Public Administration
History of International Relations
Political Sciences Seminar
Comparative Political Institutions
- Davide Vittori
European Integration
Skills (6 ECTS-credits)
English
French
Methods (15 ECTS-credits)
Qualitative Research Methods
Logic and Science Criticism
Statistics 2
- Karel Neels
- Wim Christiaens
- Danny Rouckhout
Broadening (9 ECTS-credits)
Psychology
Public Law
Model Path part 3
Specialization Political Sciences (33 ECTS-credits)
Issues International Relations
Political Thought
Political Actors and Behavior
Policy Studies
Political Communication
Social and Political Philosophy
Methods (12 ECTS-credits)
Bachelor thesis: Student research - Political Science - Part I
Bachelor thesis: Student research - Political Science - Part II
Broadening (15 ECTS-credits)
Student chooses one course from the university-wide, interdisciplinary courses (3 ECTS-credits) from the list below
World View: Religion, Atheism and Science
World View: Religion, Atheism and Meaning
World View: Religion, Atheism and Society
World View: Religion, Atheism and Culture
City and Diversity
Migration, Integration and Diversity
Media and Digital Society
Global justice
Freedom, Citizenship and Democracy
Poverty and Inequality
Sustainability
Climate Change
Debating development
Community service learning
- Gerlinde Verbist
- Eva Van Moer
- Leni Franken
- François Levrau
12 ECTS-credits to choose from the list below and/or from courses offered in the faculties of Business and Economics, Arts and Law, or from the list of university-wide, interdisciplinary courses.
For courses organised by other faculties, you may not comply with their entry requirements. However, if you believe you have the necessary prior knowledge, you can contact fswhelp.be to have the course added to your study programme.
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Migration and Integration
- Amal Miri
- Hilde Greefs
- Walter Nonneman
- Dirk Vanheule
Classical Sociological Theory
Environmental Sociology
Macroeconomics
- 'Economics'
- 'Mathematics with applications in (business) economics 1' or 'Mathematics with applications in (business) economics and technology 1' or 'Mathematical methods and techniques'
Topics in development studies
News and Journalism
Political Rhetoric
Communication Management
Media and Ethics
Contemporary history
Preparation for the Edumaster
Students who wish to advance to the educational Master's programme in Social Sciences after the Bachelor's degree in Political Sciences have the opportunity to take up the 15 ECTS-credits preparatory programme within their Bachelor's degree in Political Sciences. They then replace the elective (12 ECTS-credits) and the language courses (3 credits) by the subjects listed below.
MT2: the first two compulsory courses (6 ECTS-credits)
MT3: third compulsory course (3 ECTS-credits), two courses didactics (6 ECTS-credits).
General didactics
In-school training: orientation
Diversity and inclusion
Course didactics (6 ECTS-credits)
One course didactic may be replaced by the course 'Powerful Learning Environments'
Introduction teaching methodology behavioural sciences with practice sessions (1st sem.)
Introduction teaching methodology social sciences with practice sessions (1st sem.)
Powerful learning environments
2021-2022
Model Path part 1
Introduction political sciences (21 ECTS-credits)
International relations
Political science
- Stefaan Walgrave
- Michiel De Vydt
Belgian Politics
Political History
Methods (15 ECTS-credits)
Introduction to Scientific Work
Statistics I
- Peter Thijssen
- Wim Christiaens
- Danny Rouckhout
Quantitative Research Methods
Broadening (24 ECTS-credits)
Communication studies
Sociology
Introduction to law
General Economics
Introduction to philosophy
- Judith Wambacq
Model Path part 2
Deepening political sciences (30 ECTS-credits)
Public administration
History of International Relations
Political Sciences Seminar
Comparative Political Institutions
- Davide Vittori
European Integration
Skills (6 ECTS-credits)
English
French
Methods (15 ECTS-credits)
Qualitative Research Methods
Logic and Science Criticism
Statistics 2
- Karel Neels
- Wim Christiaens
- Danny Rouckhout
Broadening (9 ECTS-credits)
Psychology
Public Law
Model Path part 3
Specialization political sciences (33 ECTS-credits)
Issues International Relations
Political Thought
Political Actors and Behavior
Policy studies
Political Communication
Social and Political Filosophy
Methods (12 ECTS-credits)
Bachelor thesis: student research - Political Science - Part I
Bachelor thesis: student research - Political Science - Part II
Broadening (15 ECTS-credits)
student chooses one course university-wide, interdisciplinary courses (3 ECTS-credits) from the list below
World View: Religion, Atheism and Science
World View: Religion, Atheism and Meaning
World View: Religion, Atheism and Society
World View: Religion, Atheism and Culture
City and Diversity
Migration, Integration and Diversity
Media and Digital Society
Global justice
Freedom, Citizenship and Democracy
Poverty and Inequality
Sustainability
Climate Change
Debating development
Community service learning
- Gerlinde Verbist
- Eva Van Moer
- Leni Franken
- François Levrau
12 ECTS-credits to choose from the list below and/or from courses offered in the faculties of Business and Economics, Arts and Law
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Migration and Integration
- Amal Miri
- Lore Van Praag
- Hilde Greefs
- Walter Nonneman
- Dirk Vanheule
Classical Sociological Theory
Environmental Sociology
Macroeconomics
- 'Economics' or 'General economics'
- 'Mathematics', 'Mathematics 1' or 'Mathematical methods and techniques'
Topics in development studies
News and journalism
Political Rhetoric
Communication management
Media and ethics
Contemporary history
2020-2021
Model Path part 1
Introduction political sciences (21 ECTS-credits)
International relations
Political science
Belgian Politics
Political History
Methods (15 ECTS-credits)
Introduction to Scientific Work
Statistics I
- Peter Thijssen
- Wim Christiaens
- Danny Rouckhout
Quantitative Research Methods
Broadening (24 ECTS-credits)
Communication studies
Sociology
Introduction to law
General Economics
Introduction to philosophy
Model Path part 2
Deepening political sciences (30 ECTS-credits)
Public administration
History of International Relations
Political Sciences Seminar
Comparative Political Institutions
- Davide Vittori
European Integration
Skills (6 ECTS-credits)
English
French
Methods (15 ECTS-credits)
Qualitative Research Methods
Logic and Science Criticism
Statistics 2
- Karel Neels
- Wim Christiaens
- Danny Rouckhout
Broadening (9 ECTS-credits)
Psychology
Public Law
Model Path part 3
Specialisation political sciences (33 ECTS-credits)
Issues International Relations
Political Thought
Political Actors and Behavior
Policy studies
Political Communication
Social and Political Filosophy
Methods (12 ECTS-credits)
Bachelor thesis: student research - Political Science - Part I
Bachelor thesis: student research - Political Science - Part II
Broadening (15 ECTS-credits)
12 ECTS-credits to choose from the list below and/or from courses offered in the faculties of Business and Economics, Arts and Law
Debating development
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Migration and Integration
- Lore Van Praag
- Hilde Greefs
- Walter Nonneman
- Dirk Vanheule
Sustainability
Climate Change
Poverty and Inequality
Community service learning
- Gerlinde Verbist
- Eva Van Moer
student chooses one course (3 ECTS-credits) from the list below
World View: Religion, Atheism and Science
World View: Religion, Atheism and Meaning
World View: Religion, Atheism and Culture
World View: Religion, Atheism and Society
City and Diversity
Media and Digital Society
Migration, Integration and Diversity
Freedom, Citizenship and Democracy
Global justice
2019-2020
Model Path part 1
Broadening courses (33 ECTS-credits)
Communication studies
Sociology
General Economics
- Eve Vanhaecht
- Jona Claes
- Christine Schauw
Political History
Political science
Introduction to law
Introduction to filosophy
- Hendrik Opdebeeck
Methods (15 ECTS-credits)
Quantitative Research Methods
Statistics I
- Peter Thijssen
- Wim Christiaens
- Danny Rouckhout
Introduction to Scientific Work
Discipline-specific courses (12 ECTS-credits)
Belgian Politics
International relations
Model Path part 2
Discipline-specific courses (36 ECTS-credits)
Public administration
Comparative Political Institutions
- Wouter Wolfs
Political Sciences Seminar
- Audrey Vandeleene
European Integration
English
French
History of International Relations
Broadening courses (9 ECTS-credits)
Psychology
Public Law
Methods (15 ECTS-credits)
Qualitative Research Methods
Statistics 2
- Karel Neels
- Wim Christiaens
- Danny Rouckhout
Logic and Science Criticism
- Bert Leuridan
- Thomas Lodewyckx
Model Path part 3
Discipline-specific courses (33 ECTS-credits)
Political Communication
Political Thought
- Yves Dejaeghere
Issues International Relations
Policy studies
Political Actors and Behavior
Social and Political Filosophy
Active pluralism and interculturality (3 ECTS-credits)
student chooses 1 course from the list below
World View: Religion, Atheism and Science
World View: Religion, Atheism and Meaning
World View: Religion, Atheism and Culture
World View: Religion, Atheism and Society
City and Diversity
Media and Digital Society
Migration, Integration and Diversity
Freedom, Citizenship and Democracy
Global justice
Methods (12 ECTS-credits)
Student research - Political Science - Part I
- Peter Van Aelst
- Jan Boon
- Elke Claessens
- Michiel De Vydt
- Babette Gommers
- Rikkert Horemans
- Jorg Kustermans
- Frédérique Six
- Pieter Verheyen
- Koen Verhoest
- Zeger Verleye
Student research - Political Science - Part II
- Peter Van Aelst
- Jan Boon
- Elke Claessens
- Michiel De Vydt
- Babette Gommers
- Rikkert Horemans
- Jorg Kustermans
- Frédérique Six
- Pieter Verheyen
- Koen Verhoest
- Zeger Verleye
Optional courses (12 ECTS-credits)
12 ECTS-credits to choose from the list below and/or from courses offered in the faculties of Business and Economics, Arts and Law
Debating Development
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Migration and Integration
- Lore Van Praag
- Hilde Greefs
- Walter Nonneman
- Annemie Struyf
- Dirk Vanheule