Trainings

Global Responsibility & Leadership

Do you want to contribute to solutions for the major challenges of our time while choosing your own courses? This University College program offers you a broad foundation and the freedom to delve deeper into what you find important. This way, you'll develop the skills to translate your ideas into action and contribute to a better future!

University of Groningen
Campus Friesland
01-09-2025 - 01-09-2027
bachelor's degree (higher professional education, university)
Full-time

Description

Content of the training

  • Explore a mix of disciplines such as politics, psychology, sustainability, energy and global health; perfect for students with broad interests
  • Work on solutions that the world really needs
  • Build a network with professional partners from different sectors

Form of the training (program)

In the first year, you'll be introduced to the program's interdisciplinary curriculum and specializations. You'll take core courses in Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Earth & Energy, Global Health, and Information Technology. You'll also work in the Skills Lab, where you'll lay the foundation for academic communication, research methodology, intercultural communication, and collaboration.

In the second year you will follow courses within one of the three majors:

  • Politics, Philosophy and Economics
  • Ecology, Energy and Climate
  • Psychology and Global Health

You will also complete a research internship at one of our regional or international partners.

The third year of GRL consists of three parts:

  • Major (specialization)
  • Minor (specialization)
  • Final project

Practical information

This future-oriented bachelor's degree is based on the Liberal Arts & Sciences philosophy, giving you the freedom to choose from many different subjects. At this University College you study in a small-scale setting, where you have a lot of personal contact with teachers and fellow students.