Discover how social sciences tackle today’s biggest challenges.

In your first year, you will:
- Collaborate in innovative think tanks to address pressing global issues.
- Engage with eye-opening films and thought-provoking readings.
- Build a sense of community through group activities inside and outside the classroom.

This is your chance to connect with peers and learn from professionals, all while exploring how science, society, and self are interwoven.
 

Shape your future through flexible options and hands-on experiences.

In your second year, you will choose how to make an impact:
- Select at least one Honours Module (4 EC):
  Artificial Intelligence: Understand and Create
  Sustainability and Health
  Juvenile Delinquency: Prevention and Repression

- Explore real-world applications:
  - Join the Changemakers Lab to create social impact.
  - Take on a societal internship in diverse organizations.
  - Dive into research by assisting professors in your field.

You can also apply to join an Honours Class offered by the Honours Academy. You can consult your Honours coach about your options to discover what aligns with your academic and professional goals. 

You can join the track in Year 2 and complete 15 EC each in Years 2 and 3.

Apply your academic knowledge to solve complex societal problems.

In your final year, you will:
- Take at least one Honours Class (5 EC) from a variety of interdisciplinary courses, including Summer Schools.
- Choose electives like lecture series or reflect on events like the Diversity & Inclusion Symposium.
- Collaborate with partner organizations such as Leiden Municipality to analyze real-world challenges in Leiden.

You will also attend the Honours Symposium, where you’ll prepare for the next step in your academic or professional journey. 

Planning to study abroad? You can seamlessly integrate hybrid courses like Reflective Journaling & Creative Expression into your study planning.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Apply now and take the first step toward transforming your future.
Have questions? Contact your Honours coach to learn how you can tailor the program to your ambitions.
 

Your Future Awaits
Science, Society, and Self is more than a track – it’s an opportunity to redefine what’s possible for you and the world.