Global Responsibility & Leadership

Ready to turn your ideals into action? With Global Responsibility & Leadership, you can shape your own path while keeping your eyes on the future. Mix and match courses that fit your passions and gain the skills to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and respectful society.

This study is rooted in the Liberal Arts & Sciences philosophy. At this University College, you study in a small-scale setting with plenty of personal contact with lecturers and fellow students.

Year 1 includes six Foundation courses introducing students to the interdisciplinary educational concept of the programme and the majors. The Foundation consists of core courses in Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Earth Systems, Sustainable Energy Transition, and Global Health. Students must also complete the Skills Lab, which provides a solid grounding in research methodology, intercultural communication and collaboration.

Why study this programme in Leeuwarden?

• Awarded as the best bachelor's programme in NL for four consecutive years
• Dive into a mix of disciplines like Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Global Health, Earth Science and more.
• Perfect for students with broad interests
• Work on solutions the world truly needs
• Connect to an extensive network of professional partners through the Living Labs

Throughout the three years, students have the opportunity to design their own programme based on the major and minor options as well as complementing it with extracurricular activities.

• Inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals: global challenges, local solutions
• Learn to think critically and shape the world you aspire to
• Choose your major: "Politics, Philosophy & Economics", "Ecology, Energy & Climate", "Culture, Psychology & Global Health"

3 majors to choose from:

• Politics, Philosophy & Economics
• Ecology, Energy & Climate
• Culture, Psychology & Global Health