Double degree | Master's structure | Public Administration

Expand your expertise with a double degree.

As a student of the Master’s in Public Administration at the University of Twente, you have the opportunity to pursue a second Master’s degree through our double degree programmes. These programmes allow you to combine Public Administration with another discipline, providing a multidisciplinary perspective on complex societal challenges.

Offer of double degrees

The Master’s in Public Administration offers two double degree programmes:

Double Degree in Public Administration and Philosophy of Science, Technology & Society

This two-year double degree programme combines the Master’s in Public Administration with the Master’s in Philosophy of Science, Technology & Society. You will explore complex political-administrative, societal, and technological challenges within the public sector. The programme equips you to analyse, develop, and implement public policies while addressing diverse and often conflicting stakeholder interests.

Upon completion, you will receive two Master’s degrees:

Master of Science in Public Administration
Master of Science in Philosophy of Science, Technology & Society

Double Degree in Policy, Governance & Communication

This 1.5-year double degree programme combines the Master’s in Public Administration with the Master’s in Communication Science. You will gain insights into policy development, governance, and strategic communication. The programme prepares you to address issues such as crisis management, global policy, and public trust, with a focus on the interplay between democracy and media.

Upon completion, you will receive two Master’s degrees:

Master of Science in Public Administration
Master of Science in Communication Science

Structure and how to apply

For both double degree programmes:

You will follow courses from both Master’s programmes.
You will complete the programme by writing a joint Master’s thesis.
You must apply separately to each Master’s programme and meet the admission requirements of both.

The duration of the double degree programme is:

Two years (120 EC) for the Public Administration & Philosophy of Science, Technology & Society programme.
1.5 years (90 EC) for the Policy, Governance and Communication programme

What is a Double Degree?

In a Double Degree programme, you follow two different Master’s programmes simultaneously and write one integrated Master’s thesis that fulfills the requirements of both degrees. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded two separate diplomas.

Because you complete both programmes at the same time, the total study duration is shorter than if you were to pursue them one after the other.

Questions?

Do you have any questions about our Double Degree programmes? Get in touch with our study advisor Sietie Zuidema:

S. Zuidema (Sietie)

Study adviser B-MS&T, M-PA, M-ES and M-EEM

+31534893514

s.zuidema@utwente.nl

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