Bachelor of Arts in Government & Society
Middelburg, Netherlands
BA
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
TUITION FEES
EUR 11,460
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Arts in Government & Society at University College Roosevelt in Middelburg, Netherlands lets you design your degree from over 160 courses. You study politics, history, law, philosophy and sociology in small, interactive classes within a small international community near the beach. The cluster examines how governments form and function, how policies and protests shape society, and how activism and social justice drive change.
Career Outcomes: Graduates may work as policy analyst, public affairs officer, legislative assistant, campaign manager, NGO programme coordinator, or community organizer. They gain policy analysis, research, communication and civic engagement skills for employment.
Meet us in Middelburg to learn more about UCR! This is your opportunity to find out what studying at UCR and student life in Middelburg is all about.
If you've ever wondered who makes the rules and why, we invite you to explore the systems that govern our lives in the Government & Society cluster. You will dive into the fascinating world of politics, history, law, and social change. You explore how governments are built, how they function, and how they impact the world around us. Or discover how grassroots movements, activism, and social justice initiatives can challenge the status quo and drive change from the ground up.
Whether you're debating justice and human rights, or exploring how protests and policies drive change, this cluster is all about understanding the systems that shape our lives and how we can improve them. Combine courses in:
- History
- Law
- Philosophy
- Politics
- Sociology
At our Liberal Arts and Sciences university, you can connect Government & Society with clusters like Media, Culture & Communication, or Health, Cognition & Behavior to explore everything from the impact of political campaigns to global public health. Discover the influence of economics on political decision-making by combining with Business & Entrepreneurship.
Gateway Courses
100-level:
- Thinking Across Disciplines: Dilemmas in Understanding the Social World
- Law, Society & Justice
History
100-level:
- Modern History
- Native American Histories
- Histories of Gender: Repression & Resistance
200-level:
- History of Empires
- Western Way of War
300-level:
- History Research Seminar
Law
100-level:
- Human Rights: Law & Philosophy
200-level:
- Introduction to Public International Law
- Criminal Law & Criminal Justice
- Comparative Constitutional Law
300-level:
- Principles of Private Law
- Foundations of European Union Law
Philosophy
100-level:
- Introduction to Western Philosophy
200-level:
- Ethics
- Philosophy of Mind
300-level:
- Free Will, Time & the Self
- Philosophy of Emotion
Politics
100-level:
- Introduction to Political Philosophy
- Foundations of Comparative Politics
200-level:
- Theory of International Relations
300-level:
- European Union Politics
- Public Policy Analysis
- Peace & Conflict
Sociology
100-level:
- Introduction to Sociology
200-level:
- Modern Sociology
- Social Stratification & Inequality
- Social Movements & Environmental Justice
- Qualitative Research Methodology
300-level:
- New Issues in Contemporary Social Theory
- Social Memory & Historical Justice