European Law and Global Affairs

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  • University/Institute Name Radboud University
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration1 year
  • Application deadlineDec 2025

Position Details (Master's)

Do you want to become an expert in European law while also studying the international relations of the European Union from a political science perspective? Then the Master's specialization in European Law and Global Affairs might be for you.

This multidisciplinary program prepares you to tackle the legal and political challenges the EU faces globally and provides you with the skills to analyze and influence the EU’s role on the global stage.

What will you learn

This specialisation helps you understand how European law connects with global politics. By the end of the program, you will be able to analyse key international issues, suggest legal and policy solutions, and understand the EU’s role in shaping international law and governance.

Future career opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers at national and international levels, working as policy advisors, consultants, or lobbyists in the public sector, as corporate lawyers, legal analysts, governmental agencies, or NGOs, or continue their career in academia.

This program is accredited by the NVAO (the Dutch-Flemish accreditation organisation).

Courses include:

  • International and EU Law Skills
  • EU External Relations Law
  • International Law and Crisis
  • International security in uncertain times
  • Governance and Diplomacy in a Multipolar World: European and Global Perspectives
  • Comparative Constitutional Law
  • Global Environmental Justice
  • Master's thesis

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

Position Start Date

Feb 2026