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
Course code:
1200PSWIIB
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Political Science
Course code:
1200PSWPOL
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Belgian Politics
Course code:
1200PSWBPO
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Political History
Course code:
1200FSWPOG
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Social sciences

Methods (15 ECTS-credits)

Introduction to Scientific Work
Course code:
1700PSWIWW
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Social sciences
Statistics I
Course code:
1000PSWS1A
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
90
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Statistics
Quantitative Research Methods
Course code:
1700PSWKOM
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Statistics

Broadening (24 ECTS-credits)

Communication Studies
Course code:
1100PSWCOM
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Sociology
Course code:
1300PSWSOC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):
Introduction to Law
Course code:
1000PSWINR
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Law
Lecturer(s):
Psychology
Course code:
1000PSWPSY
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Psychology and psychiatry
Lecturer(s):
Introduction to Philosophy
Course code:
1000FSWFIL
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Lecturer(s):

Model Path part 2

Deepening political sciences (30 ECTS-credits)

Public Administration
Course code:
1200PSWBSK
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
History of International Relations
Course code:
1200PSWHIP
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
History
Lecturer(s):
Political Sciences Seminar
Course code:
1800PSWSPW
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
The student has previously taken, or is currently enrolled in, the course "Introduction Scientific Work".
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Comparative Political Institutions
Course code:
1200PSWCOP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Davide Vittori
European Integration
Course code:
1200PSWEIG
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Skills (6 ECTS-credits)

English
Course code:
1000PSWENG
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Linguistics and Proficiency
French
Course code:
1000PSWFRA
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
French
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Linguistics and Proficiency
Lecturer(s):

Methods (15 ECTS-credits)

Qualitative Research Methods
Course code:
1700PSWKLO
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
The student has previously taken, or is currently enrolled in, the course "Quantitative Research Methods".
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Statistics
Logic and Science Criticism
Course code:
1700PSWLWK
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
The student has previously taken, or is currently enrolled in, the course "Introduction to Philosophy".
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Social sciences
Statistics 2
Course code:
1000PSWST2
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
The student has previously taken, or is currently enrolled in, the course "Statistics I" OR "Descriptive Statistics and Probability Theory".
Contact hours:
50
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Statistics

Broadening (9 ECTS-credits)

General Economics
Course code:
1000PSWECO
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Economic Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Public Law
Course code:
1000PSWPUB
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Law
Lecturer(s):

Model Path part 3

Specialization Political Sciences (3 ECTS-credits)

Social and Political Philosophy
Course code:
1000FSWSPF
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Lecturer(s):

Specialization Political Sciences (30 ECTS-credits)

5 courses to choose from the list below

Issues International Relations
Course code:
1200PSWVIP
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
The student has previously taken, or is currently enrolled in, the course "History of International Relations".
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Political Actors and Behavior
Course code:
1200FSWPAG
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Social sciences
Lecturer(s):
Policy Studies
Course code:
1300PSWBLW
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):
Political Communication
Course code:
1200PSWPCO
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Europe in a Global Order
Course code:
1200FSWEGO
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Political Thought
Course code:
1200PSWPSK
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Methods (12 ECTS-credits)

Bachelor thesis: Student research - Political Science - Part I
Course code:
1700PSWLP1
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Can only be followed if a credit has been obtained for Political Science, Statistics I and II, Quantitative en Qualitative Research Methods.
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
continuous assessment
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Statistics
Bachelor thesis: Student research - Political Science - Part II
Course code:
1700PSWLP2
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Student Research II Political Sciences can only be followed if a credit has been obtained for Student Research part I or if Student Research part I is part of your current study programme.
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
continuous assessment
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Statistics

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
Course code:
1001CPGVKA
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
World View: Religion, Atheism and Meaning
Course code:
1002CPGVKA
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
World View: Religion, Atheism and Society
Course code:
1004CPGVKA
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
World View: Religion, Atheism and Culture
Course code:
1003CPGVKA
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
City and Diversity
Course code:
1005CPGVKA
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Media and Digital Society
Course code:
1006CPGVKA
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Global Justice
Course code:
1001IOBGJU
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Development Aid
Freedom, Citizenship and Democracy
Course code:
1008CPGVKA
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Poverty and Inequality
Course code:
1003CPGVKB
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Social sciences
Sustainability
Course code:
1001CPGVKB
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Climate Change
Course code:
1002CPGVKB
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Environmental Science
Debating Development
Course code:
9009UAOOUD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
continuous assessment
Community Service Learning
Course code:
1003CPGCSL
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
continuous assessment
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Artificial intelligence: societal challenges
Course code:
1010CPGVKA
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
26
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Faculty decision based on student file
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics

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
Course code:
1900PSWIMI
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Classical Sociological Theory
Course code:
1300FSWKST
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
The student has previously taken, or is currently enrolled in, the course "Sociology”.
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):
Environmental Sociology
Course code:
1300PSWSDT
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):
Macroeconomics
Course code:
1202TEWAEC
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
The student must have followed the course:
'Economics' or 'Introduction to economics' (6 ECTS)
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Economic Sciences
Topics in development studies
Course code:
9013UAOOUD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
23
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Development Aid
News and Journalism
Course code:
1100PSWJNP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Political Rhetoric
Course code:
1100PSWMRD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Communication Management
Course code:
1100PSWCMA
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Media and Ethics
Course code:
1100PSWMET
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Lecturer(s):
Contemporary History
Course code:
1013FLWGES
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
History
Philosophy of Culture
Course code:
1009FLWFID
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics

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
Course code:
1000ASEADR
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
18
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
continuous assessment
Study domain:
Instructional and educational
In-school Training: Orientation
Course code:
1100ASEOTS
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Instructional and educational
Diversity and Inclusion
Course code:
1000ASEDIV
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
18
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Instructional and educational

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.)
Course code:
1000ASEGWE
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
18
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Instructional and educational
Introduction teaching methodology social sciences with practice sessions (1st sem.)
Course code:
1000ASEMIJ
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
18
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Instructional and educational
Introduction Teaching Methodology General Subj. for Techn. and Vocational Ed. with Practice Sessions
Course code:
1000ASEPAV
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
18
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Instructional and educational
Introduction teaching methodology general sub. for techn. and vocational ed. with practice sessions
Course code:
1002ASEPAV
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
18
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Instructional and educational
Powerful Learning Environments
Course code:
1000ASEKLO
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
18
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Instructional and educational

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
Course code:
1200PSWIIB
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Political Science
Course code:
1200PSWPOL
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Belgian Politics
Course code:
1200PSWBPO
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Political History
Course code:
1200FSWPOG
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Social sciences

Methods (15 ECTS-credits)

Introduction to Scientific Work
Course code:
1700PSWIWW
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Social sciences
Statistics I
Course code:
1000PSWS1A
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
90
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Statistics
Lecturer(s):
Quantitative Research Methods
Course code:
1700PSWKOM
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Statistics

Broadening (24 ECTS-credits)

Communication Studies
Course code:
1100PSWCOM
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Sociology
Course code:
1300PSWSOC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):
Introduction to Law
Course code:
1000PSWINR
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Law
Lecturer(s):
Psychology
Course code:
1000PSWPSY
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Psychology and psychiatry
Lecturer(s):
Introduction to Philosophy
Course code:
1000FSWFIL
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Lecturer(s):

Model Path part 2

Deepening political sciences (30 ECTS-credits)

Public Administration
Course code:
1200PSWBSK
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
History of International Relations
Course code:
1200PSWHIP
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
History
Lecturer(s):
Political Sciences Seminar
Course code:
1800PSWSPW
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
The student has previously taken, or is currently enrolled in, the course "Introduction Scientific Work".
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Comparative Political Institutions
Course code:
1200PSWCOP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Davide Vittori
European Integration
Course code:
1200PSWEIG
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Skills (6 ECTS-credits)

English
Course code:
1000PSWENG
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Linguistics and Proficiency
Lecturer(s):
French
Course code:
1000PSWFRA
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
French
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Linguistics and Proficiency
Lecturer(s):

Methods (15 ECTS-credits)

Qualitative Research Methods
Course code:
1700PSWKLO
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
The student has previously taken, or is currently enrolled in, the course "Quantitative Research Methods".
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Statistics
Logic and Science Criticism
Course code:
1700PSWLWK
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
The student has previously taken, or is currently enrolled in, the course "Introduction to Philosophy".
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Social sciences
Statistics 2
Course code:
1000PSWST2
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
The student has previously taken, or is currently enrolled in, the course "Statistics I" OR "Descriptive Statistics and Probability Theory".
Contact hours:
50
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Statistics
Lecturer(s):

Broadening (9 ECTS-credits)

General Economics
Course code:
1000PSWECO
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Economic Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Public Law
Course code:
1000PSWPUB
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Law
Lecturer(s):

Model Path part 3

Specialization Political Sciences (3 ECTS-credits)

Social and Political Philosophy
Course code:
1000FSWSPF
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Lecturer(s):

Specialization Political Sciences (30 ECTS-credits)

5 courses to choose from the list below

Issues International Relations
Course code:
1200PSWVIP
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
The student has previously taken, or is currently enrolled in, the course "History of International Relations".
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Political Actors and Behavior
Course code:
1200FSWPAG
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Social sciences
Policy Studies
Course code:
1300PSWBLW
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):
Political Communication
Course code:
1200PSWPCO
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Europe in a Global Order
Course code:
1200FSWEGO
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Political Thought
Course code:
1200PSWPSK
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Methods (12 ECTS-credits)

Bachelor thesis: Student research - Political Science - Part I
Course code:
1700PSWLP1
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Can only be followed if a credit has been obtained for Political Science, Statistics I and II, Quantitative en Qualitative Research Methods.
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
continuous assessment
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Statistics
Bachelor thesis: Student research - Political Science - Part II
Course code:
1700PSWLP2
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Student Research II Political Sciences can only be followed if a credit has been obtained for Student Research part I or if Student Research part I is part of your current study programme.
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
continuous assessment
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Statistics

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
Course code:
1001CPGVKA
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
World View: Religion, Atheism and Meaning
Course code:
1002CPGVKA
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
World View: Religion, Atheism and Society
Course code:
1004CPGVKA
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
World View: Religion, Atheism and Culture
Course code:
1003CPGVKA
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
City and Diversity
Course code:
1005CPGVKA
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Media and Digital Society
Course code:
1006CPGVKA
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Global Justice
Course code:
1001IOBGJU
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Development Aid
Freedom, Citizenship and Democracy
Course code:
1008CPGVKA
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Poverty and Inequality
Course code:
1003CPGVKB
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Social sciences
Sustainability
Course code:
1001CPGVKB
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Climate Change
Course code:
1002CPGVKB
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Environmental Science
Debating Development
Course code:
9009UAOOUD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
continuous assessment
Community Service Learning
Course code:
1003CPGCSL
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
continuous assessment
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Course code:
1009CPGVKA
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
25
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Faculty decision based on student file
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Management science

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
Course code:
1900PSWIMI
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Classical Sociological Theory
Course code:
1300PSWKST
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
The student has previously taken, or is currently enrolled in, the course "Sociology”.
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):
Environmental Sociology
Course code:
1300PSWSDT
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):
Macroeconomics
Course code:
1202TEWAEC
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
The student must have followed the course:
'Economics' or 'Introduction to economics' (6 ECTS)
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Economic Sciences
Topics in development studies
Course code:
9013UAOOUD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
23
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Development Aid
News and Journalism
Course code:
1100PSWJNP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Political Rhetoric
Course code:
1100PSWMRD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Communication Management
Course code:
1100PSWCMA
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Media and Ethics
Course code:
1100PSWMET
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Contemporary History
Course code:
1013FLWGES
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
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
Course code:
1000ASEADR
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
18
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Instructional and educational
In-school Training: Orientation
Course code:
1100ASEOTS
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Instructional and educational
Diversity and Inclusion
Course code:
1000ASEDIV
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
18
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Instructional and educational

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.)
Course code:
1000ASEGWE
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
18
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Instructional and educational
Introduction teaching methodology social sciences with practice sessions (1st sem.)
Course code:
1000ASEMIJ
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
18
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Instructional and educational
Powerful Learning Environments
Course code:
1000ASEKLO
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
18
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Instructional and educational

2022-2023

Model Path part 1

Introduction political sciences (21 ECTS-credits)

International Relations
Course code:
1200PSWIIB
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Political Science
Course code:
1200PSWPOL
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Belgian Politics
Course code:
1200PSWBPO
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Political History
Course code:
1200FSWPOG
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Social sciences

Methods (15 ECTS-credits)

Introduction to Scientific Work
Course code:
1700PSWIWW
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Social sciences
Statistics I
Course code:
1000PSWS1A
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
90
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Statistics
Lecturer(s):
Quantitative Research Methods
Course code:
1700PSWKOM
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Statistics

Broadening (24 ECTS-credits)

Communication Studies
Course code:
1100PSWCOM
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Sociology
Course code:
1300PSWSOC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):
Introduction to Law
Course code:
1000PSWINR
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Law
General Economics
Course code:
1000PSWECO
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Economic Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Introduction to Philosophy
Course code:
1000FSWFIL
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Lecturer(s):

Model Path part 2

Deepening political sciences (30 ECTS-credits)

Public Administration
Course code:
1200PSWBSK
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
History of International Relations
Course code:
1200PSWHIP
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
History
Lecturer(s):
Political Sciences Seminar
Course code:
1800PSWSPW
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
1800PSWSPW Seminar Political Sciences can only be followed if a minimum of 8/20 for Introduction Scientific Work has been obtained.
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Comparative Political Institutions
Course code:
1200PSWCOP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Davide Vittori
European Integration
Course code:
1200PSWEIG
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Skills (6 ECTS-credits)

English
Course code:
1000PSWENG
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Linguistics and Proficiency
Lecturer(s):
French
Course code:
1000PSWFRA
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
French
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Linguistics and Proficiency
Lecturer(s):

Methods (15 ECTS-credits)

Qualitative Research Methods
Course code:
1700PSWKLO
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Qualitative Research Methods can only be followed if a minimum of 8/20 for Quantitative Research Methods has been obtained.
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Statistics
Logic and Science Criticism
Course code:
1700PSWLWK
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Logic and Science Criticism can only be followed if a minimum of 8/20 for Introduction to Philosophy has been obtained.
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Social sciences
Statistics 2
Course code:
1000PSWST2
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Statistics II can only be followed if a minimum of 8/20 for "Statistics I" or "Descriptive Statistics and Probability Theory" has been obtained.
Contact hours:
50
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Statistics
Lecturer(s):

Broadening (9 ECTS-credits)

Psychology
Course code:
1000PSWPSY
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Psychology and psychiatry
Lecturer(s):
Public Law
Course code:
1000PSWPUB
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Law
Lecturer(s):

Model Path part 3

Specialization Political Sciences (33 ECTS-credits)

Issues International Relations
Course code:
1200PSWVIP
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Issues of International Relations can only be followed if a minimum of 8/20 for History of International Relations has been obtained.
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Political Thought
Course code:
1200PSWPSK
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Political Actors and Behavior
Course code:
1200FSWPAG
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Social sciences
Lecturer(s):
Policy Studies
Course code:
1300PSWBLW
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):
Political Communication
Course code:
1200PSWPCO
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Social and Political Philosophy
Course code:
1000FSWSPF
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Lecturer(s):

Methods (12 ECTS-credits)

Bachelor thesis: Student research - Political Science - Part I
Course code:
1700PSWLP1
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Can only be followed if a credit has been obtained for Introduction to Political Science, Statistics I and II, Quantitative en Qualitative Research Methods
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
continuous assessment
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Statistics
Bachelor thesis: Student research - Political Science - Part II
Course code:
1700PSWLP2
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Student Research II Political Sciences can only be followed if a credit has been obtained for student research part I or if student research part I is part of your current studyprogramm.
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
continuous assessment
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Statistics

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
Course code:
1001CPGVKA
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
World View: Religion, Atheism and Meaning
Course code:
1002CPGVKA
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
World View: Religion, Atheism and Society
Course code:
1004CPGVKA
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
World View: Religion, Atheism and Culture
Course code:
1003CPGVKA
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
City and Diversity
Course code:
1005CPGVKA
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Migration, Integration and Diversity
Course code:
1007CPGVKA
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Media and Digital Society
Course code:
1006CPGVKA
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Global justice
Course code:
1001IOBGJU
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Development Aid
Freedom, Citizenship and Democracy
Course code:
1008CPGVKA
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Poverty and Inequality
Course code:
1003CPGVKB
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Social sciences
Sustainability
Course code:
1001CPGVKB
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Climate Change
Course code:
1002CPGVKB
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Environmental Science
Debating development
Course code:
9009UAOOUD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Community service learning
Course code:
1003CPGCSL
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
continuous assessment
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics

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
Course code:
1900PSWIMI
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):
Classical Sociological Theory
Course code:
1300PSWKST
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Classical or Contemporary Sociological Theory can only be followed if a minimum of 8/20 for Sociology has been obtained.
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):
Environmental Sociology
Course code:
1300PSWSDT
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):
Macroeconomics
Course code:
1202TEWAEC
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
The student must have obtained at least 8/20 for:
- 'Economics'
- 'Mathematics with applications in (business) economics 1' or 'Mathematics with applications in (business) economics and technology 1' or 'Mathematical methods and techniques'
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Economic Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Topics in development studies
Course code:
9013UAOOUD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
23
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Development Aid
News and Journalism
Course code:
1100PSWJNP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Political Rhetoric
Course code:
1100PSWMRD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Communication Management
Course code:
1100PSWCMA
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Media and Ethics
Course code:
1100PSWMET
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Lecturer(s):
Contemporary history
Course code:
1013FLWGES
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Bi-annual course:
Taught in academic years starting in an odd year
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
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
Course code:
1000ASEADR
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
18
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Instructional and educational
In-school training: orientation
Course code:
1100ASEOTS
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Instructional and educational
Diversity and inclusion
Course code:
1000ASEDIV
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
18
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Instructional and educational

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.)
Course code:
1000ASEGWE
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
18
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Instructional and educational
Introduction teaching methodology social sciences with practice sessions (1st sem.)
Course code:
1000ASEMIJ
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
18
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Instructional and educational
Powerful learning environments
Course code:
1000ASEKLO
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
18
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Instructional and educational

2021-2022

Model Path part 1

Introduction political sciences (21 ECTS-credits)

International relations
Course code:
1200PSWIIB
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Political science
Course code:
1200PSWPOL
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Belgian Politics
Course code:
1200PSWBPO
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Political History
Course code:
1200FSWPOG
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Social sciences

Methods (15 ECTS-credits)

Introduction to Scientific Work
Course code:
1700PSWIWW
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Social sciences
Statistics I
Course code:
1000PSWS1A
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
90
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Statistics
Lecturer(s):
Quantitative Research Methods
Course code:
1700PSWKOM
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Statistics

Broadening (24 ECTS-credits)

Communication studies
Course code:
1100PSWCOM
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Sociology
Course code:
1300PSWSOC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):
Introduction to law
Course code:
1000PSWINR
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Law
General Economics
Course code:
1000PSWECO
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Economic Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Introduction to philosophy
Course code:
1000FSWFIL
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Lecturer(s):
  • Judith Wambacq

Model Path part 2

Deepening political sciences (30 ECTS-credits)

Public administration
Course code:
1200PSWBSK
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
History of International Relations
Course code:
1200PSWHIP
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
History
Lecturer(s):
Political Sciences Seminar
Course code:
1800PSWSPW
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
1800PSWSPW Seminar Political Sciences can only be followed if a minimum of 8/20 for Introduction Scientific Work has been obtained.
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Comparative Political Institutions
Course code:
1200PSWCOP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Davide Vittori
European Integration
Course code:
1200PSWEIG
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Skills (6 ECTS-credits)

English
Course code:
1000PSWENG
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Linguistics and Proficiency
Lecturer(s):
French
Course code:
1000PSWFRA
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
French
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Linguistics and Proficiency
Lecturer(s):

Methods (15 ECTS-credits)

Qualitative Research Methods
Course code:
1700PSWKLO
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Qualitative Research Methods can only be followed if a minimum of 8/20 for Quantitative Research Methods has been obtained.
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Statistics
Logic and Science Criticism
Course code:
1700PSWLWK
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Logic and Science Criticism can only be followed if a minimum of 8/20 for Introduction to Philosophy has been obtained.
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Social sciences
Statistics 2
Course code:
1000PSWST2
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Statistics II can only be followed if a minimum of 8/20 for "Statistics I" or "Discriptive Statistics and Probability Theory" has been obtained.
Contact hours:
50
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Statistics
Lecturer(s):

Broadening (9 ECTS-credits)

Psychology
Course code:
1000PSWPSY
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Psychology and psychiatry
Lecturer(s):
Public Law
Course code:
1000PSWPUB
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Law

Model Path part 3

Specialization political sciences (33 ECTS-credits)

Issues International Relations
Course code:
1200PSWVIP
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Issues of International Relations can only be followed if a minimum of 8/20 for History of International Relations has been obtained.
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Political Thought
Course code:
1200PSWPSK
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Political Actors and Behavior
Course code:
1200FSWPAG
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Social sciences
Lecturer(s):
Policy studies
Course code:
1300PSWBLW
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):
Political Communication
Course code:
1200PSWPCO
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Social and Political Filosophy
Course code:
1000FSWSPF
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Lecturer(s):

Methods (12 ECTS-credits)

Bachelor thesis: student research - Political Science - Part I
Course code:
1700PSWLP1
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Can only be followed if a credit has been obtained for Introduction to Political Science, Statistics I and II, Quantitative en Qualitative Research Methods
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
continuous assessment
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Statistics
Bachelor thesis: student research - Political Science - Part II
Course code:
1700PSWLP2
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Student Research II Political Sciences can only be followed if a credit has been obtained for student research part I or if student research part I is part of your current studyprogramm.
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
continuous assessment
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Statistics

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
Course code:
1001CPGVKA
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
World View: Religion, Atheism and Meaning
Course code:
1002CPGVKA
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
World View: Religion, Atheism and Society
Course code:
1004CPGVKA
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
World View: Religion, Atheism and Culture
Course code:
1003CPGVKA
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
City and Diversity
Course code:
1005CPGVKA
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Migration, Integration and Diversity
Course code:
1007CPGVKA
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Media and Digital Society
Course code:
1006CPGVKA
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Global justice
Course code:
1001IOBGJU
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Development Aid
Freedom, Citizenship and Democracy
Course code:
1008CPGVKA
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Poverty and Inequality
Course code:
1003CPGVKB
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Social sciences
Sustainability
Course code:
1001CPGVKB
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Climate Change
Course code:
1002CPGVKB
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Environmental Science
Debating development
Course code:
9009UAOOUD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Community service learning
Course code:
1003CPGCSL
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
continuous assessment
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics

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
Course code:
1900PSWIMI
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Classical Sociological Theory
Course code:
1300PSWKST
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Classical or Contemporary Sociological Theory can only be followed if a minimum of 8/20 for Sociology has been obtained.
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Environmental Sociology
Course code:
1300PSWSDT
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):
Macroeconomics
Course code:
1202TEWAEC
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Macroeconomics can only be followed when a minimum of 8/20 has been obtained for:
- 'Economics' or 'General economics'
- 'Mathematics', 'Mathematics 1' or 'Mathematical methods and techniques'
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Economic Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Topics in development studies
Course code:
9013UAOOUD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
23
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Development Aid
News and journalism
Course code:
1100PSWJNP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Political Rhetoric
Course code:
1100PSWMRD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Communication management
Course code:
1100PSWCMA
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Media and ethics
Course code:
1100PSWMET
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Lecturer(s):
Contemporary history
Course code:
1013FLWGES
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Bi-annual course:
Taught in academic years starting in an odd year
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
History

2020-2021

Model Path part 1

Introduction political sciences (21 ECTS-credits)

International relations
Course code:
1200PSWIIB
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Political science
Course code:
1200PSWPOL
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Belgian Politics
Course code:
1200PSWBPO
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Political History
Course code:
1200FSWPOG
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Social sciences

Methods (15 ECTS-credits)

Introduction to Scientific Work
Course code:
1700PSWIWW
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Social sciences
Statistics I
Course code:
1000PSWS1A
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
90
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Statistics
Lecturer(s):
Quantitative Research Methods
Course code:
1700PSWKOM
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Statistics

Broadening (24 ECTS-credits)

Communication studies
Course code:
1100PSWCOM
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Sociology
Course code:
1300PSWSOC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):
Introduction to law
Course code:
1000PSWINR
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Law
Lecturer(s):
General Economics
Course code:
1000PSWECO
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Economic Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Introduction to philosophy
Course code:
1000FSWFIL
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Lecturer(s):

Model Path part 2

Deepening political sciences (30 ECTS-credits)

Public administration
Course code:
1200PSWBSK
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
History of International Relations
Course code:
1200PSWHIP
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
History
Political Sciences Seminar
Course code:
1800PSWSPW
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
1800PSWSPW Seminar Political Sciences can only be followed if a credit for Introduction Scientific Work has been obtained.
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Comparative Political Institutions
Course code:
1200PSWCOP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Davide Vittori
European Integration
Course code:
1200PSWEIG
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Skills (6 ECTS-credits)

English
Course code:
1000PSWENG
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Linguistics and Proficiency
Lecturer(s):
French
Course code:
1000PSWFRA
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
French
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Linguistics and Proficiency
Lecturer(s):

Methods (15 ECTS-credits)

Qualitative Research Methods
Course code:
1700PSWKLO
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Qualitative Research Methods can only be followed if a credit for Quantitative Research Methods has been obtained.
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Statistics
Logic and Science Criticism
Course code:
1700PSWLWK
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Logic and Science Criticism can only be followed if a credit for Introduction to Philosophy has been obtained.
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Social sciences
Lecturer(s):
Statistics 2
Course code:
1000PSWST2
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Statistics II can only be followed if a credit for "Statistics I" or "Discriptive Statistics and Probability Theory" has been obtained.
Contact hours:
50
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Statistics
Lecturer(s):

Broadening (9 ECTS-credits)

Psychology
Course code:
1000PSWPSY
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Psychology and psychiatry
Lecturer(s):
Public Law
Course code:
1000PSWPUB
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Law

Model Path part 3

Specialisation political sciences (33 ECTS-credits)

Issues International Relations
Course code:
1200PSWVIP
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Issues of International Relations can only be followed if a credit for History of International Relations has been obtained.
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Political Thought
Course code:
1200PSWPSK
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Political Actors and Behavior
Course code:
1200FSWPAG
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Social sciences
Lecturer(s):
Policy studies
Course code:
1300PSWBLW
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):
Political Communication
Course code:
1200PSWPCO
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Social and Political Filosophy
Course code:
1000FSWSPF
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Lecturer(s):

Methods (12 ECTS-credits)

Bachelor thesis: student research - Political Science - Part I
Course code:
1700PSWLP1
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Can only be followed if a credit has been obtained for Introduction to Political Science, Statistics I and II, Quantitative en Qualitative Research Methods
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
continuous assessment
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Statistics
Bachelor thesis: student research - Political Science - Part II
Course code:
1700PSWLP2
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Student Research II Political Sciences can only be followed if a credit has been obtained for student research part I or if student research part I is part of your current studyprogramm.
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
continuous assessment
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Statistics

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
Course code:
9009UAOOUD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Migration and Integration
Course code:
1900PSWIMI
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):
Sustainability
Course code:
1001CPGVKB
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Climate Change
Course code:
1002CPGVKB
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Environmental Science
Poverty and Inequality
Course code:
1003CPGVKB
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Social sciences
Community service learning
Course code:
1003CPGCSL
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Sequentiality:
VT CPG A/B behaald
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
continuous assessment
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Lecturer(s):

student chooses one course (3 ECTS-credits) from the list below

World View: Religion, Atheism and Science
Course code:
1001CPGVKA
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
World View: Religion, Atheism and Meaning
Course code:
1002CPGVKA
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
World View: Religion, Atheism and Culture
Course code:
1003CPGVKA
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
World View: Religion, Atheism and Society
Course code:
1004CPGVKA
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
City and Diversity
Course code:
1005CPGVKA
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Media and Digital Society
Course code:
1006CPGVKA
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Migration, Integration and Diversity
Course code:
1007CPGVKA
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Freedom, Citizenship and Democracy
Course code:
1008CPGVKA
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Global justice
Course code:
1001IOBGJU
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Development Aid

2019-2020

Model Path part 1

Broadening courses (33 ECTS-credits)

Communication studies
Course code:
1100PSWCOM
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Sociology
Course code:
1300PSWSOC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):
General Economics
Course code:
1000PSWECO
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Economic Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Political History
Course code:
1200FSWPOG
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Social sciences
Lecturer(s):
Political science
Course code:
1200PSWPOL
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Introduction to law
Course code:
1000PSWINR
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Law
Lecturer(s):
Introduction to filosophy
Course code:
1000FSWFIL
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Lecturer(s):
  • Hendrik Opdebeeck

Methods (15 ECTS-credits)

Quantitative Research Methods
Course code:
1700PSWKOM
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Statistics
Statistics I
Course code:
1000PSWS1A
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
90
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Statistics
Lecturer(s):
Introduction to Scientific Work
Course code:
1700PSWIWW
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Social sciences

Discipline-specific courses (12 ECTS-credits)

Belgian Politics
Course code:
1200PSWBPO
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
International relations
Course code:
1200PSWIIB
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Model Path part 2

Discipline-specific courses (36 ECTS-credits)

Public administration
Course code:
1200PSWBSK
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Comparative Political Institutions
Course code:
1200PSWCOP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Wouter Wolfs
Political Sciences Seminar
Course code:
1800PSWSPW
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
1800PSWSPW Seminar Political Sciences can only be followed if a credit for Introduction Scientific Work has been obtained.
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Audrey Vandeleene
European Integration
Course code:
1200PSWEIG
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
English
Course code:
1000PSWENG
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Linguistics and Proficiency
Lecturer(s):
French
Course code:
1000PSWFRA
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
French
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Linguistics and Proficiency
Lecturer(s):
History of International Relations
Course code:
1200PSWHIP
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
History

Broadening courses (9 ECTS-credits)

Psychology
Course code:
1000PSWPSY
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Psychology and psychiatry
Lecturer(s):
Public Law
Course code:
1000PSWPUB
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Law

Methods (15 ECTS-credits)

Qualitative Research Methods
Course code:
1700PSWKLO
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Qualitative Research Methods can only be followed if a credit for Quantitative Research Methods has been obtained.
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Statistics
Statistics 2
Course code:
1000PSWST2
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Statistics II can only be followed if a credit for "Statistics I" or "Discriptive Statistics and Probability Theory" has been obtained.
Contact hours:
50
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Statistics
Lecturer(s):
Logic and Science Criticism
Course code:
1700PSWLWK
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Logic and Science Criticism can only be followed if a credit for Introduction to Philosophy has been obtained.
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Social sciences
Lecturer(s):

Model Path part 3

Discipline-specific courses (33 ECTS-credits)

Political Communication
Course code:
1200PSWPCO
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Political Thought
Course code:
1200PSWPSK
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Yves Dejaeghere
Issues International Relations
Course code:
1200PSWVIP
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Issues of International Relations can only be followed if a credit for History of International Relations has been obtained.
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Policy studies
Course code:
1300PSWBLW
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):
Political Actors and Behavior
Course code:
1200FSWPAG
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Social sciences
Lecturer(s):
Social and Political Filosophy
Course code:
1000FSWSPF
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Lecturer(s):

Active pluralism and interculturality (3 ECTS-credits)

student chooses 1 course from the list below

World View: Religion, Atheism and Science
Course code:
1001CPGVKA
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
World View: Religion, Atheism and Meaning
Course code:
1002CPGVKA
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
World View: Religion, Atheism and Culture
Course code:
1003CPGVKA
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
World View: Religion, Atheism and Society
Course code:
1004CPGVKA
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
City and Diversity
Course code:
1005CPGVKA
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Media and Digital Society
Course code:
1006CPGVKA
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Migration, Integration and Diversity
Course code:
1007CPGVKA
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Freedom, Citizenship and Democracy
Course code:
1008CPGVKA
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Global justice
Course code:
1001IOBGJU
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Development Aid

Methods (12 ECTS-credits)

Student research - Political Science - Part I
Course code:
1700PSWLP1
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Can only be followed if a credit has been obtained for Introduction to Political Science, Statistics I and II, Quantitative en Qualitative Research Methods
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
continuous assessment
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Statistics
Lecturer(s):
Student research - Political Science - Part II
Course code:
1700PSWLP2
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Student Research II Political Sciences can only be followed if a credit has been obtained for student research part I or if student research part I is part of your current studyprogramm.
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
continuous assessment
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Statistics
Lecturer(s):

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
Course code:
9009UAOOUD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Migration and Integration
Course code:
1900PSWIMI
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):
Sustainability
Course code:
1001CPGVKB
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Climate Change
Course code:
1002CPGVKB
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Environmental Science
Poverty and Inequality
Course code:
1003CPGVKB
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Social sciences
Community service learning
Course code:
1003CPGCSL
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Sequentiality:
VT CPG A/B behaald
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
continuous assessment
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics