Study programme

2024-2025

Model Path

Compulsory courses - 15 ECTS-credits

Theories of International Relations
Course code:
2200FSWTMI
Semester:
1E SEM
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):
Negotiation
Course code:
2200FSWOND
Semester:
1E SEM
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
Diplomacy
Course code:
2200FSWDIP
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:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Interdisciplinary foundation courses - 12 ECTS-credits

The courses in this list are compulsory. If a credit was previously obtained for one of these courses it has to be replaced by an optional course.

International Economy and International Economical Organizations
Course code:
2200FSWIEO
Semester:
1E SEM
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 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
International Law and the Law of International Organisations
Course code:
1101RECVVI
Semester:
1E SEM
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 1st semester
Study domain:
Law
Lecturer(s):

Optional courses

18 ECTS-credits to choose from clusters with a minimum of 2 courses from one cluster

CLUSTER SECURITY

International Security
Course code:
2200FSWIVE
Semester:
2E SEM
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):
Arms Control and Proliferation
Course code:
2200FSWACP
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
Intelligence
Course code:
2200FSWINT
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
Middle-East
Course code:
2200FSWMOO
Semester:
1E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
Conflict and Security in the Asia-Pacific
Course code:
2200FSWEAS
Semester:
2E SEM
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
Technology, Science and International Security
Course code:
2200FSWTWV
Semester:
2E SEM
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):
The Global Politics of EU Security & Defence
Course code:
2200FSWGPO
Semester:
2E SEM
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):
Armaments and disarmament in international politics
Course code:
9000ULBADP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
40
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
French
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
  • Christophe Wasinski

CLUSTER INTERNATIONAL POLICY

International Organization
Course code:
2200FSWIOR
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
The European Union as a Political System
Course code:
2200PSWEPS
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):
European Negotiation Seminar
Course code:
2200PSWENS
Semester:
1E SEM
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 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Belgian and Comparative Foreign Policy
Course code:
2200FSWBVB
Semester:
1E SEM
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):
Environmental Policy in the European Union
Course code:
2204MDOEMB
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
15
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:
Environmental Science
Global Change
Course code:
2206MDOGCH
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
15
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:
Environmental Science
Lecturer(s):
International Political Economy
Course code:
2200PSWIPE
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
Politics of International Finance
Course code:
2200FSWIFI
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
Political Economy of Development
Course code:
2200FSWEID
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
Development Aid
International Economy of Development
Course code:
9000ULBPDI
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
French
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
  • Véronique Dimier

CLUSTER ORDER AND JUSTICE

Seminar New Media and Politics
Course code:
2800PSWSNM
Semester:
2E SEM
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):
Gender and Diversity in the European Union and International Politics
Course code:
2200PSWGDE
Semester:
2E SEM
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):
Ethics in World Politics
Course code:
2200FSWEWP
Semester:
1E SEM
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 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Constitutional Principles and Human Rights
Course code:
2020RECCHR
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Law
Lecturer(s):
Law of the European Union
Course code:
1101RECREU
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
Law
Lecturer(s):

Master's Project - 15 ECTS-credits

Master's Thesis in International Relations and Diplomacy
Course code:
2900FSWIBD
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Enrollment for the master thesis (or parts of it) is not possible if you are also enrolled in a bachelor or preparatory programme. In case of Exception, contact your faculty.
ECTS-credits:
15 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
420
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
  • - NNB

2023-2024

Model Path

Compulsory courses - 15 ECTS-credits

Theories of International Relations
Course code:
2200FSWTMI
Semester:
1E SEM
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):
Negotiation
Course code:
2200FSWOND
Semester:
1E SEM
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
Diplomacy
Course code:
2200FSWDIP
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:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Interdisciplinary foundation courses - 12 ECTS-credits

The courses in this list are compulsory. If a credit was previously obtained for one of these courses it has to be replaced by an optional course.

International Economy and International Economical Organizations
Course code:
2200FSWIEO
Semester:
1E SEM
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 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
International Law and the Law of International Organisations
Course code:
1101RECVVI
Semester:
1E SEM
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 1st semester
Study domain:
Law
Lecturer(s):

Optional courses

18 ECTS-credits to choose from clusters with a minimum of 2 courses from one cluster

CLUSTER SECURITY

International Security
Course code:
2200FSWIVE
Semester:
2E SEM
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):
Arms Control and Proliferation
Course code:
2200FSWACP
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
Intelligence
Course code:
2200FSWINT
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
Middle-East
Course code:
2200FSWMOO
Semester:
1E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
  • Ludo Abicht
Conflict and Security in the Asia-Pacific
Course code:
2200FSWEAS
Semester:
2E SEM
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
Theory of Security
Course code:
9000ULBSEC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
French
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
  • Julien Pomarède
Technology, Science and International Security
Course code:
2200FSWTWV
Semester:
2E SEM
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):
The Global Politics of EU Security & Defence
Course code:
2200FSWGPO
Semester:
2E SEM
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

CLUSTER INTERNATIONAL POLICY

International Organization
Course code:
2200FSWIOR
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
The European Union as a Political System
Course code:
2200PSWEPS
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):
European Negotiation Seminar
Course code:
2200PSWENS
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
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 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Belgian and Comparative Foreign Policy
Course code:
2200FSWBVB
Semester:
1E SEM
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):
Environmental Policy in the European Union
Course code:
2204MDOEMB
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
15
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:
Environmental Science
Global Change
Course code:
2206MDOGCH
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
15
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:
Environmental Science
Lecturer(s):
International Political Economy
Course code:
2200PSWIPE
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
Politics of International Finance
Course code:
2200FSWIFI
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
Political Economy of Development
Course code:
2200FSWEID
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
Development Aid
International Economy of Development
Course code:
9000ULBPDI
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
French
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
  • Véronique Dimier
Cooperation and Competition in European Defence Policy
Course code:
2200FSWCCP
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
  • Antonio Calcara

CLUSTER ORDER AND JUSTICE

Seminar New Media and Politics
Course code:
2800PSWSNM
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):
Gender and Diversity in the European Union and International Politics
Course code:
2200PSWGDE
Semester:
2E SEM
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):
Ethics in World Politics
Course code:
2200FSWEWP
Semester:
1E SEM
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 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Cultural Critique
Course code:
2400PSWCKR
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):
Constitutional Principles and Human Rights
Course code:
2020RECCHR
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Law
Lecturer(s):
Law of the European Union
Course code:
1101RECREU
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
Law
Lecturer(s):

Master's Project - 15 ECTS-credits

Master's Test in International Relations and Diplomacy
Course code:
2900FSWIBD
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Enrollment for the master thesis (or parts of it) is not possible if you are also enrolled in a bachelor or preparatory programme. In case of Exception, contact your faculty.
ECTS-credits:
15 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
420
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
  • - NNB

2022-2023

Model Path

Compulsory courses - 15 ECTS-credits

Theories of International Relations
Course code:
2200FSWTMI
Semester:
1E SEM
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):
Negotiation
Course code:
2200FSWOND
Semester:
1E SEM
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
Diplomacy
Course code:
2200FSWDIP
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:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Interdisciplinary foundation courses - 12 ECTS-credits

The courses in this list are compulsory. If a credit was previously obtained for one of these courses it has to be replaced by an optional course.

International Economy and International Economical Organizations
Course code:
2200FSWIEO
Semester:
1E SEM
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 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
International Law and the Law of International Organisations
Course code:
1101RECVVI
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
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 1st semester
Study domain:
Law
Lecturer(s):

Optional courses

18 ECTS-credits to choose from clusters with a minimum of 2 courses from one cluster

CLUSTER SECURITY

International Security
Course code:
2200FSWIVE
Semester:
2E SEM
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):
Arms Control and Proliferation
Course code:
2200FSWACP
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
Intelligence
Course code:
2200FSWINT
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Middle-East
Course code:
2200FSWMOO
Semester:
1E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
  • Ludo Abicht
Conflict and Security in the Asia-Pacific
Course code:
2200FSWEAS
Semester:
2E SEM
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
Theory of Security
Course code:
9000ULBSEC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
French
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
  • Elisa Lopez Lucia
Technology, Science and International Security
Course code:
2200FSWTWV
Semester:
2E SEM
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):
The Global Politics of EU Security & Defence
Course code:
2200FSWGPO
Semester:
2E SEM
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):

CLUSTER INTERNATIONAL POLICY

International Organization
Course code:
2200FSWIOR
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
The European Union as a Political System
Course code:
2200PSWEPS
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):
European Negotiation Seminar
Course code:
2200PSWENS
Semester:
1E SEM
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 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Belgian and Comparative Foreign Policy
Course code:
2200FSWBVB
Semester:
1E SEM
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):
Environmental Policy in the European Union
Course code:
2204MDOEMB
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
15
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:
Environmental Science
Global Change
Course code:
2206MDOGCH
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
15
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:
Environmental Science
Lecturer(s):
International Political Economy
Course code:
2200PSWIPE
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):
Politics of International Finance
Course code:
2200FSWIFI
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
Political Economy of Development
Course code:
2200FSWEID
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
Development Aid
International Economy of Development
Course code:
9000ULBPDI
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
French
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
  • Véronique Dimier
Cooperation and Competition in European Defence Policy
Course code:
2200FSWCCP
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
  • Antonio Calcara
Diplomatic Negotiating
Course code:
2200FSWDIO
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:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Paul Meerts

CLUSTER ORDER AND JUSTICE

Seminar New Media and Politics
Course code:
2800PSWSNM
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
The seminar can only be followed if the student is enrolled in the Master programme political communication, and is able to obtain their degree.
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):
Gender and Diversity in the European Union and International Politics
Course code:
2200PSWGDE
Semester:
2E SEM
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):
Ethics in World Politics
Course code:
2200FSWEWP
Semester:
1E SEM
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 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Cultural Critique
Course code:
2400PSWCKR
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):
Constitutional Principles and Human Rights
Course code:
2020RECCHR
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Law
Lecturer(s):
Law of the European Union
Course code:
1101RECREU
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
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:
Law

Master's Project - 15 ECTS-credits

Master's Test in International Relations and Diplomacy
Course code:
2900FSWIBD
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Enrollment for the master thesis (or parts of it) is not possible if you are also enrolled in a bachelor or preparatory programme. In case of Exception, contact your faculty.
ECTS-credits:
15 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
420
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
  • - NNB

2021-2022

Model Path

Compulsory courses - 15 ECTS-credits

Theories of International Relations
Course code:
2200FSWTMI
Semester:
1E SEM
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):
Diplomacy and Negotiation
Course code:
2200FSWDEO
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
9 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
252
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences

Interdisciplinary foundation courses - 12 ECTS-credits

The courses in this list are compulsory. If a credit was previously obtained for one of these courses it has to be replaced by an optional course.

International Economy and International Economical Organizations
Course code:
2200FSWIEO
Semester:
1E SEM
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 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
International Law and the Law of International Organisations
Course code:
1101RECVVI
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
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 1st semester
Study domain:
Law
Lecturer(s):

Optional courses

18 ECTS-credits to choose from clusters with a minimum of 2 courses from one cluster

CLUSTER SECURITY

International Security
Course code:
2200FSWIVE
Semester:
2E SEM
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):
Arms Control and Proliferation
Course code:
2200FSWACP
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
Intelligence
Course code:
2200FSWINT
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Middle-East
Course code:
2200FSWMOO
Semester:
1E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
  • Ludo Abicht
Conflict and Security in the Asia-Pacific
Course code:
2200FSWEAS
Semester:
2E SEM
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
Theory of Security
Course code:
9000ULBSEC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
French
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
  • Elisa Lopez Lucia
Geopolitics
Course code:
2200FSWGEO
Semester:
1E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
Japanese Foreign and Security Policy
Course code:
2200FSWJAP
Semester:
2E SEM
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

CLUSTER INTERNATIONAL POLICY

International Organization
Course code:
2200FSWIOR
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
The European Union as a Political System
Course code:
2200PSWEPS
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):
European Negotiation Seminar
Course code:
2200PSWENS
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
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 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Belgian and Comparative Foreign Policy
Course code:
2200FSWBVB
Semester:
1E SEM
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):
Environmental Policy in the European Union
Course code:
2204MDOEMB
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
15
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:
Environmental Science
Global Change
Course code:
2206MDOGCH
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
15
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:
Environmental Science
Lecturer(s):
International Political Economy
Course code:
2200PSWIPE
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):
Politics of International Finance
Course code:
2200FSWIFI
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
Political Economy of Development
Course code:
2200FSWEID
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
Development Aid
International Economy of Development
Course code:
9000ULBPDI
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
French
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
  • Véronique Dimier
Cooperation and Competition in European Defence Policy
Course code:
2200FSWCCP
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
  • Antonio Calcara

CLUSTER ORDER AND JUSTICE

Seminar New Media and Politics
Course code:
2800PSWSNM
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
The seminar can only be followed if the student is enrolled in the Master programme, and is able to obtain their degree.
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):
Gender and Diversity in the European Union and International Politics
Course code:
2200PSWGDE
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):
Ethics in World Politics
Course code:
2200FSWEWP
Semester:
1E SEM
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 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Cultural Critique
Course code:
2400PSWCKR
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):
Constitutional Principles and Human Rights
Course code:
2020RECCHR
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
Study domain:
Law
Lecturer(s):
European Fundamental Rights Law
Course code:
2300RECEFR
Semester:
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:
Law
Law of the European Union
Course code:
1101RECREU
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
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:
Law

Master's Project - 15 ECTS-credits

Master's Test in International Relations and Diplomacy
Course code:
2900FSWIBD
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Enrollment for the master thesis (or parts of it) is not possible if you are also enrolled in a bachelor or preparatory programme. In case of Exception, contact your faculty.
ECTS-credits:
15 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
420
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
  • - NNB

2020-2021

Model Path

Compulsory courses - 15 ECTS-credits

Theories of international relations
Course code:
2200FSWTMI
Semester:
1E SEM
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):
Diplomacy and negotiation
Course code:
2200FSWDEO
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
9 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
252
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences

Interdisciplinary foundation courses - 12 ECTS-credits

The courses in this list are compulsory. If a credit was previously obtained for one of these courses it has to be replaced by an optional course.

International economy and international economical organizations
Course code:
2200FSWIEO
Semester:
1E SEM
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 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
International Law and the Law of International Organisations
Course code:
1101RECVVI
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
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 1st semester
Study domain:
Law
Lecturer(s):

Optional courses

18 ECTS-credits to choose from clusters with a minimum of 2 courses from one cluster



CLUSTER SECURITY

International security
Course code:
2200FSWIVE
Semester:
2E SEM
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):
Arms Control and Proliferation
Course code:
2200FSWACP
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
Intelligence
Course code:
2200FSWINT
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Middle-East
Course code:
2200FSWMOO
Semester:
1E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
  • Ludo Abicht
Conflict and Security in East Asia
Course code:
2200FSWEAS
Semester:
2E SEM
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
Theory of security
Course code:
9000ULBSEC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
French
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
  • Elisa Lopez Lucia

CLUSTER INTERNATIONAL POLICY

International Organization
Course code:
2200FSWIOR
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
The European Union as a Political System
Course code:
2200PSWEPS
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):
European negotiation seminar
Course code:
2200PSWENS
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
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 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Belgian and comparative foreign policy
Course code:
2200FSWBVB
Semester:
2E SEM
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):
Environmental Policy in the European Union
Course code:
2204MDOEMB
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
15
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:
Environmental Science
Global Change
Course code:
2206MDOGCH
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
15
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:
Environmental Science
Lecturer(s):
International Political Economy
Course code:
2200PSWIPE
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):
Politics of International Finance
Course code:
2200FSWIFI
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
Political Economy of Development
Course code:
2200FSWEID
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
Development Aid
International Economy of Development
Course code:
9000ULBPDI
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
French
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
  • Véronique Dimier

CLUSTER ORDER AND JUSTICE

Seminar New Media and Politics
Course code:
2800PSWSNM
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):
Gender and Diversity in the European Union and International Politics
Course code:
2200PSWGDE
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):
  • Anna van der Vleuten
Ethics in world politics
Course code:
2200FSWEWP
Semester:
1E SEM
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 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Cultural Critique
Course code:
2400PSWCKR
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):
Constitutional Principles and Human Rights
Course code:
2020RECCHR
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
Study domain:
Law
European Fundamental Rights Law
Course code:
2300RECEFR
Semester:
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:
Law
Law of the European Union
Course code:
1101RECREU
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
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:
Law

Master's Project - 15 ECTS-credits

Master's Test in International Relations and Diplomacy
Course code:
2900FSWIBD
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Enrollment for the master thesis (or parts of it) is not possible if you are also enrolled in a bachelor or preparatory programme. In case of Exception, contact your faculty.
ECTS-credits:
15 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
420
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
  • - NNB

2019-2020

Model Path

Compulsory courses - 15 ECTS-credits

Theories of international relations
Course code:
2200FSWTMI
Semester:
1E SEM
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):
Diplomacy and negotiation
Course code:
2200FSWDEO
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
9 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
252
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):

Interdisciplinary foundation courses - 12 ECTS-credits

The courses in this list are compulsory. If a credit was previously obtained for one of these courses it has to be replaced by an optional course.

International economy and international economical organizations
Course code:
2200FSWIEO
Semester:
1E SEM
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 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
International Law and the Law of International Organisations
Course code:
1101RECVVI
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
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 1st semester
Study domain:
Law
Lecturer(s):

Optional courses

18 ECTS-credits to choose from clusters with a minimum of 2 courses from one cluster



CLUSTER SECURITY

International security
Course code:
2200FSWIVE
Semester:
2E SEM
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):
Arms Control and Proliferation
Course code:
2200FSWACP
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
Intelligence
Course code:
2200FSWINT
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Middle-East
Course code:
2200FSWMOO
Semester:
1E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
  • Ludo Abicht
Conflict and Security in East Asia
Course code:
2200FSWEAS
Semester:
2E SEM
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
Perspectives on Insurgency and Hybrid Warfare
Course code:
2200FSWIAR
Semester:
2E SEM
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):

CLUSTER INTERNATIONAL POLICY

International Organization
Course code:
2200FSWIOR
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
The European Union as a Political System
Course code:
2200PSWEPS
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):
European negotiation seminar
Course code:
2200PSWENS
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
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 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Belgian and comparative foreign policy
Course code:
2200FSWBVB
Semester:
2E SEM
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):
Environmental Policy in the European Union
Course code:
2204MDOEMB
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
15
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:
Environmental Science
Global Change
Course code:
2206MDOGCH
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
15
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:
Environmental Science
Lecturer(s):
International Political Economy
Course code:
2200PSWIPE
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):
Politics of International Finance
Course code:
2200FSWIFI
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
Political Economy of Development
Course code:
2200FSWEID
Semester:
2E SEM
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:
Development Aid

CLUSTER ORDER AND JUSTICE

Advanced Course on Rights and Liberties
Course code:
2100RECREV
Semester:
2E SEM
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
Study domain:
Law
Lecturer(s):
Seminar New Media and Politics
Course code:
2800PSWSNM
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):
Gender and Diversity in the European Union and International Politics
Course code:
2200PSWGDE
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):
  • Anna van der Vleuten
Ethics in world politics
Course code:
2200FSWEWP
Semester:
1E SEM
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 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Cultural Critique
Course code:
2400PSWCKR
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):

Master's Project - 15 ECTS-credits

Master's Test in International Relations and Diplomacy
Course code:
2900FSWIBD
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Enrollment for the master thesis (or parts of it) is not possible if you are also enrolled in a bachelor or preparatory programme. In case of Exception, contact your faculty.
ECTS-credits:
15 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
420
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
  • - NNB