BSc Global Politics and Sustainability

About the course

Combines environmental science, political analysis and policy skills to study climate transitions, energy, political economy and justice. The course includes a Living Lab project with outside partners and a capstone thesis.

Entry requirements for Irish students

• Irish Leaving Certificate with at least 6 Established Programme subjects: 2 at Higher Level with at least H5, and the other 4 at O6/H7 or better, plus a CAO score of at least 350.
• No maths requirement: since 1 September 2023, Mathematics A or B (or an international equivalent) is no longer an entry requirement.
• English: you are exempt from an English test if English is your first language and you completed all of your secondary education in Ireland. Otherwise you need a test such as IELTS Academic 6.5 (at least 6.0 in each part).

How to apply

1. Apply in StudielinkRegister for the programme in Studielink. Early Bird deadline 15 January 2027; final deadline 1 May 2027.
2. Upload documentsIn the Progress Portal, upload your results and statement of enrolment and pay the application fee.
3. Selection materialsUpload a motivation letter or video and a CV, both in English. The Admissions Board assesses them together with the entry requirements.
4. DecisionThe university aims to give a decision within 4 to 8 weeks of a complete application. An offer is conditional on your Leaving Cert results.

Costs

• Higher EU fee: €4,950 per year, as now listed on the programme page. This is about double the standard Dutch statutory fee, and the university does not explain why on the pages checked. Confirm the 2027/28 fee with the university.
• EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).

At a glance