Study Development Studies
You can study Development Studies at the undergraduate level by taking freestanding courses or by taking courses within the structure of different Bachelor's Programmes. You can, in addition, study Development Studies at the advanced level within the Master's Programme in Political Science. The subject of Development Studies is especially suitable for those who are interested in international issues, global sustainable development, and international aid. Development Studies at Uppsala University is inspired by the subject's inherently interdisciplinary character while maintaining a clear political science profile. Several courses in Development Studies are taught in English.
Bachelor's Programme in Political Sciences
The Bachelor's Programme in Political Sciences is a three-year programme (180 credits). No international admission.
Peace and Development Studies
The Bachelor's Programme in Peace and Development Studies is a three-year programme (180 credits). No international admission.
Master's Programme in Political Science
The Master's Programme in Political Science is a two-year second-cycle programme (120 credits).
Freestanding courses
Instead of following a set programme, you can build your degree by taking freestanding courses.
Development Research School
International cooperation between Uppsala universitet, Lunds universitet, Göteborgs universitet och University of Ghana.
Uppsala Peace and Development Students' Association
Coordinator Development Studies
Emma Elfversson
018-471 12 11
emma.elfversson@statsvet.uu.se
Teachers at the Department of Government
Our teachers are researchers covering all major sub-areas of Political Science and publish extensively and broadly for both international and Swedish audiences.