23 September 2025

Would you like to connect with prospective students and help them make the right choice?

Become a student representative (MSc Political Science)!

The MSc Political Science programme is seeking enthusiastic student representatives! Choosing a master’s programme can be both exciting and challenging for prospective students, and your insights as a current MSc Political Science student are invaluable in helping them make an informed decision. Events such as the (online and in person) Master’s Open Days and Student for Day events are key moments where prospective students learn about the MSc Political Science programme. Hearing the personal experiences of current students makes these events more engaging, authentic, and relatable. By involving student representatives from across the different specialisations, prospective students can gain a diverse and representative picture of the programme.

Application deadline: 26 September 2025 midnight

The position will be held for the following periods:

• February 2025 intake students (October 2025 – February 2026)
• September 2025 intake students (October 2025 – May 2026)

We are looking for student representatives for the following specialisations:

• Democracy and Representation
• International Organisation
• International Politics
• Nationalism, Ethnic Conflict, and Development
• Nederlandse Politiek
• Political Theory: Legitimacy & Justice

If you can only help out once, you are still very welcome to let us know!

Your tasks

• Sharing personal experiences about studying Political Science at Leiden (courses, specialisations, academic workload, student life, career ambitions) during the (online and in person) Master’s Open Days and Student-for-a-Day events.
• Supporting event activities where needed (e.g., joining panel discussions, giving short talks, or guiding small groups).

What we offer

• An interesting and varied position, offering valuable work experience in addition to your study.
• A chance to connect with fellow students, staff, and prospective students in a meaningful way.
• Flexible contract (zero-hour) through an appointment as a student representative via JobMotion or compensation in the form of VVV gift cards.

Please keep in mind: In order to be allowed to work as a MSc student representative, in accordance with Dutch labour law, you will need to have a Dutch health insurance, additionally, if you are from outside the European Union, you will need to have a residence permit that allows you to work in The Netherlands.

Further information, applications

Send a short email to our student ambassador by midnight on 26 September, if you’re interested in helping. You will be contacted as soon as possible.

Interviews will take place in the week of 29 September 2025— 3 October 2025.