The motto of Leiden University Praesidium Libertatis (“Bastion of Freedom”) means that we are committed to fostering an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that is conducive to academic inquiry and the free exchange of ideas. To create such an environment, the Faculty of Humanities expects…

The rules set out in this procedure apply to the exams for all study programmes at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FSW).  There are two 'sorts' of exams: Regular exams (Pieter de la Court Building/USC) Exams with special provisions for students with a disability (always in…

These additional complaint regulation covers complaints that do not fall under Leiden University's other more specific complaint regulations or bodies, namely: the Ombudsperson the Confidential Counsellor for Unacceptable Behaviour the Complaints Committee for Unacceptable Behaviour…

Below is an overview of the election results 2023. Documents are only available in Dutch. University Council Student section University Council Student sections Faculty Councils Humanities Student council LUMC Governance and Global Affairs Law Social and Behavioural Sciences Science Students were directly…

The confidential counsellors at Leiden University are there for you to discuss confidential matters with, such as unacceptable behaviour, malpractice or breaches of academic integrity. They offer you a listening ear, support and help you to find solutions for improving your situation. More information…

The exam procedure supplies information on what is expected from you before, during and after the exam.

Annually, the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences presents two prizes: Casimir Prize Pieter de la Court Medal  

Leiden University has both a list system and a candidate system for elections. Co-participation councils decide for themselves which system they will use. List system The list system places the emphasis on the lists. Voters select one candidate on one list. Therefore by selecting a candidate, they also…

The Institute of Education and Child Studies is part of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences at Leiden University. The institute is governed by an Institute Board under the direction of a rotating chairman, i.e., the Scientific Director and the Director of Studies. The Institute Board…

The Course and Examination Regulations (CER) contain information on such issues as admission criteria  examinations programme structure graduation

Leiden University has seven faculties, situated in Leiden and The Hague Archaeology Governance and Global Affairs Humanities Law Medicine/Leiden University Medical Center Science Social and Behavioural Sciences Interfaculty institutes: African Studies Centre Leiden Interfacultair Centrum voor Lerarenopleiding,…

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The Faculty Office consists of the following 10 departments, which support the administrative, policy and logistic processess within the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences: Facility Management   Human Resources  Marketing & Communication Personal Development Centre Planning…

The Course and Examination Regulations (CER) contain information on such issues as admission criteria  examinations programme structure graduation

Below is an overview of elections candidates. The documents are only available in Dutch. University Council University Council (Students) University Council (Staff)

Each degree programme has its own Programme Committee in which students and lecturers reflect on how that programme is taught. The committee advises the programme board, faculty board and faculty council about the quality of the teaching, the Course and Examination Regulations (OER) and the teaching…

All Course and Examination Regulations (OER) for the Institute of Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology. 

The Pieter de la Court Medal is awarded annually by the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences.  "Pieter de la Court, born in Leiden as the son of Flemish immigrants, was one of the most important authors on politics and economics of the Dutch Golden Age. While still a student at Leiden…

After the University Council, the Faculty Council is the second highest staff and student body at the University. It acts as an intermediary between the various departments of a faculty. The Faculty Council has the right to approve and advise on various matters concerning the faculty. It also represents…

The Course and Examination Regulations (OER) for the bachelor’s and master's programmes contain information on such issues as admission criteria  examinations programmes graduation The terms of the Board of Examiners with regard to the completion of courses and taking examinations can be found…

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A polling station exists for every election of the University Council, Faculty Council and Employee Council. The polling station arranges the practical and formal matters regarding the elections, such as inspecting the list of voters, gathering candidate application forms and determining the election…

At the head of each programme is a Programme Director, usually a professor who is involved in education and reports to the Vice Dean and the member of the Faculty Board with the education portfolio. There is a consultative body of Programme Directors. The Vice Dean is the chairman. The Programme Directors…

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The HR department (Human Resources) of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences proactively provides advice and feedback on the development, implementation and operation of HR policies. Society is evolving. This demands a different way of working and collaborating, and new skills that prioritise…

On this page you can find resources for ethical research and teaching for both lectures and students. Checklist ethics for students Ethical dilemmas for lecturers and students

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In accordance with Article 7.12 of the Higher Education and Research Act (WHW), the Board of Examiners of the Psychology degree programme is the body that establishes whether a student meets the conditions necessary for obtaining a degree. It is responsible for the quality of assessments and monitors…

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