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
- 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 documents, Statement of Education / Course description, may be required depending on the programme you apply for at this university.
If any 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.
Global Responsibility & Leadership is a selective programme. That means applicants are chosen based on their entry requirements, as well as the motivation letter and CV.
Job examples
- Policy Advisor
- Researcher
- Entrepreneur
- Consultant
- Development Specialist
After graduation, you can choose from a wide array of master programmes. Here are some examples:
- Political Science
- Economics
- Psychology
- Environmental Sciences
- Health Sciences
- International Relations
- Psychology, Politics, Economics
- Sustainable Entrepreneurship
- Business and Public Administration
- Euroculture
