Digitalisation, Governance and Society (BSc)
The Public Administration specialisation in Digitalisation, Governance and Society prepares you for a future where digital issues and governance are intertwined. You will learn how to translate developments like AI into concrete policies and work responsibly with technology in public administration.
Why study Public Administration with a specialisation in Digitalisation, Governance and Society?
Study in The Hague: the administrative heart of the Netherlands, surrounded by national and international organisations. Dive into the challenges of our time and combine technological knowledge with public management, political science, ethics, and law. Become versatile and employable in both public and private organisations, within and beyond the Netherlands. Link digital expertise with social issues and formulate policy solutions based on data analysis and a solid understanding of the digital domain.
Why study Public Administration with a specialisation in Digitalisation, Governance and Society at Leiden University?
- You can choose from specialisations that align with your interests and future plans: Policy, Governance and Organisation; Digitalisation, Governance and Society; or Economics, Governance and Management.
- You will receive individual, intensive guidance to make the most of your studies. Due to the small scale of the programme, you will quickly get to know your fellow students, with groups and seminars limited to a maximum of 25 students, creating an informal atmosphere.
- You will study in the administrative heart of the Netherlands, where the government manages the country and collaborates with policymakers and key societal organisations to shape national and international policy.
Dutch programme
Digitalisation, Public Administration and Society is one of three Dutch-taught specialisations of the Dutch Bachelor's degree Public Administration. If you would like to know more about this Bachelor, please visit the Dutch-language website of Digitalisation, Governance and Society.