Certificate

As part of the P&CS program, it is possible to obtain a specialization certificate issued by the program head. To be eligible for a specialization certificate, students must write their Master's thesis in a specific thematic area and be credited at least 30 ECTS in coursework relating to this area. The following thematic areas are available (more information on the areas can be found in this document):

• Intelligent Systems
• Policy & Regulation
• Ethics of New Technologies
• Machine Learning & Computation
• Data Analysis & Data Processing
• Human-Computer Interaction

Furthermore, in well-argued cases, specializations in thematic areas proposed by the student are possible.

Application Process

The application for a certificate is made at the same time as the application for a Master's thesis (see also here) using the same form. If students would like a certificate, they must provide the six relevant courses, the thematic area of specialization (or the name of their own proposal) and a brief explanation of why the six courses indicated fit this area (and, in the case of an own proposal, why this proposal is relevant as a thematic area for the study program).