Important notice on language This programme is mainly taught in Dutch. Admission requirements Direct: academic bachelor of political sciences, of sociology, of communication studies and of social & economic sciences With preparatory programme: academic bachelors and masters in humanities With bridging programme: professional bachelor of communication management, of journalism, of legal practise and of social work Objectives and learning outcomes The master has insight in the national and European political, social and economic problems and in the national and European political current affairs.   The master has insight in the institutional architecture, the decision making and the policy of national and European government organisations.   The master is able to look in a scientific way at problems in national and European politics.   The master is able to critically and openly look at problems in national and European politics.   The master can deal with problems in national and European politics in a socially responsible and relevant way.   The master can deal with problems in national and European politics in a creative and problem solving manner.   The master is able to correctly research a problem in national and European politics. The master is able to report in writing and orally and to communicate about a problem in national and European politics. Access to further studies A masterdiploma gives access to advanced masters programmes, depending on the specific admission requirements of the advanced master. ECTS co-ordinator Prof. dr. A. Dhoest, alexander.dhoest@ua.ac.be