Master's Programme in Political Science
The programme is designed to deepen your knowledge in selected areas of the discipline such as comparative politics, political theory, public administration, international relations, and development studies. The programme maintains a strong research focus.
The programme leads to a master's degree in political science or development studies. Our alumni currently work in government offices, government agencies, communication agencies and the UN.
Career
Our graduates work at for example UN, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, Deuterlein, Diversity Foundation, Environment and Natural Resources Global Practice, World Bank Group, European Centre for Electoral Support, Försvarsmakten, IAEA, International Shareholder Services, Kairos Future, Kulturdepartementet, Media and Market Research, DeutscheWelle, Migrationsverket, Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, MSB, Nonsense London, NYU/Wagner, Sida, Development Finance Statistics, SIPRI, Stockholm University UD, UNDP UNICEF, University of Oxford and Uppsala University.
Job titles include Account Executive, Admin Officer, analytiker, Auditor and Consultant Public Sector, Charity Account Manager and Campaigner, Chief Operations Officer, Communications Consultant, Coordination Specialist, departementssekreterare, Development Advisor, Environmental Specialist, Gender Specialist, Governance and Reform Adviser, Head of Weapons and Sanctions Research, Legal representative,PhD Candidate, Policy specialist, Political Advisor, Programme Manager, Project Manager & Political Advisor, Researcher, Senior Election Conflict Advisor and Project Director, Strategic Partnership Specialist and Web and Outreach Coordinator.
Internship
The programme offers opportunities for internships in public authorities, national and international organisations, think-tanks and political bodies.
Study abroad
Within the programme, you may study abroad or conduct overseas field work. For mor information contact our exchange coordinator:
stina-lena.kaarle@statsvet.uu.se
Contact
Anna Reuterhäll, Programme Coordinator
Anna.Reuterhall@statsvet.uu.se
Telefon: 018-471 5724