Physics and Business Studies (MSc)

Extra-curricular

Honours education for master's students

Are you a curious and motivated master’s student? The Honours Academy of Leiden University offers various kinds of extracurricular education, ranging from long-running programmes to short-term courses. 

Leiden Leadership Programme (15 EC)

Are you interested in a leadership challenge? Join the Leiden Leadership Programme (LLP). This one-year programme will equip you with the leadership knowledge, insights and skills you need to increase your societal impact. You further your personal development through trainings, seminars and a practical assignment within an organisation, in which you learn to cooperate intensively with other professionals. With the LLP, you earn 15 EC in addition to your regular master's degree.

Master Honours Challenges (max. 10 EC)

Broaden your horizons with a Master Honours Challenge at Leiden University. In a small-scale, interdisciplinary course, you will tackle a complex issue for society or an organisation.

• Discover your path. Try out new topics, fields, and skills and discover what suits you.
• Gain interdisciplinary experience. Work with other disciplines on complex issues. 
• Broaden your skillset. Pitch for stakeholders, make a podcast, documentary, or exhibit or create your own business. 
• Build a network. Work with motivated students and teachers, as well as real-life partner organisations.

The Leiden/ESA Astrophysics Programme for Summer Students

The Leiden/ESA Astrophysics Programme for Summer Students (LEAPS) is the opportunity for students with an interest in astronomy and astrophysics to perform a 10 - 12 week summer research project in collaboration with a research scientist from Leiden Observatory or ESA. If you are interested in the Physics Cosmology MSc programme, taking this summer course is a good opportunity to get acquainted with the educational and research opportunities within the institute. Read more

Summer School: Modern Physics at all scales

Present day physics stretches from better understanding of the evolution of the universe to the physics of condensed matter, biological processes, soft matter and metamaterials. The summer programme will highlight aspects of these fields. If you are interested in the Physics Masters programme and the experimental and theoretical research opportunities offered within the Leiden Institute of Physics (LION) this is an excellent opportunity to get to know the programme. Read more

Study abroad

Because of the tailor made construction of the programme students get the opportunity to study abroad. There is the option to follow elective courses abroad. You can also conduct a research project abroad, at another university or in industry.