International Public Policy and Leadership
Are you interested in how governments, NGOS and influential organizations around the world tackle problems such as climate change, economic disparity and human rights?
Are you interested in being a changemaker with a deep understanding of “wicked” problems and the world’s most intractable issues in order to effect positive, lasting change? Then International Public Policy and Leadership (IPPL) is the program for you.
The world is changing at an ever-quickening pace. We need game-changers who can think on their feet and expertly unravel the big issues. We will teach you the tools of the trade, whether it be drafting policy briefs and issue papers, developing impact campaigns, producing documentaries, grant-writing or pitching a grassroots advocacy project, just to name a few.
We have many key international organizations and NGOs at our doorstep (in The Hague, the City of Peace and Justice), which means you can ‘hit the ground running’ and apply your new hands-on skills in the field. You will be in the heart of a rich international community - both in the city and the diverse classroom. During their internships, our students find themselves in a range of organizations: government ministries, international NGOs and corporations, global and European nonprofits and political movements. A vast array of jobs are open to students upon graduation; some even have started their own NGOs.
Specialisations
- Focus on European governance and go on a study trip to Brussels in Challenges to European Governance;
- Work on peace building and human rights strategies with existing organizations and develop an impact campaign and documentary with professional equipment in Peace, Justice and Human Rights;
- Learning about global governance (especially from the global south) from practitioners from across the world in Global Governance and Development.
- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
An additional document, the Preliminary Graduation Statement, may be required depending on the programme you apply for at this university.
If this document is required, it will appear in the Documents section of the Kastu application form once you start your application.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
IPM gives you a range of skills which you can put to use in professional practice. We try to keep your job options open in the rapidly changing job market. We have provided some suggestions below, but there are myriad possibilities, depending on your strengths.
Potential job roles (from current IPM alumni):
Programme/project manager
Consultant
Analyst
Human resource assistant
Manager/team leader
Communications advisor/manager
Accountant
Entrepreneur
Civil servant
Stakeholder relations advisor
Continue studying
More than 60% of IPM graduates pursue post-graduate qualifications. The majority of students wishing to pursue a master’s degree abroad are able to do so without a bridging course or qualification. However, you need to check with the given institution to determine entry requirements.
Graduates go on to master’s degrees in subjects like International Relations or War and Conflict Studies , Crisis and Security Management , Cyber/IT studies or Law.
