On completion of the joint degree Public Governance across Borders, you have the option to either enter the job market or further your studies. Whatever path you choose, you can be confident that your expertise will enable you to make a meaningful contribution to society.
Continue studying
With your joint degree, you can directly enter a range of master’s programmes, including the one-year Public Administration and European Studies at UT, or the two-year Comparative Public Governance Double Degree offered in collaboration with the University of Muenster. All of these programmes are taught entirely in English.
You can also choose to pursue a different master’s programme at UT or another university. For certain master’s programmes at UT, you may need to complete a pre-Master’s transition programme first.
Job opportunities
With your joint degree – especially if you also have a master’s degree in this field – you will have many career opportunities. Our graduates go to work in one of three sectors:
- Business/private sector (about 40 percent)
- Public sector (about 30 percent)
- Other (non-government, about 30 percent)
WHERE DO GRADUATES WORK?
With a strong foundation in political science and public administration, our graduates go on to work as public leaders, (policy) advisors, or managers within the public sector. Many also find opportunities in private companies and consultancy firms, often in environments that require cross-border competencies. With your solid background in public governance and unique cross-border experiences, you will be well-equipped to pursue a wide range of careers, both at home and abroad.
Around 1 in 10 alumni work with non-profit organisations, while 1 in 20 become politicians (many Dutch ministers have a background in public administration) or enter the semi-public sector. Some of our alumni hold prominent positions, such as:
- Leading embassies in foreign countries
- Directing healthcare initiatives in developing countries
- Serving as Human Resources managers at Schiphol International Airport
- Heading the Compliance & Forensic department at a top consultancy firm