Study Political Science
You can study political science at undergraduate level as freestanding courses or within the framework of the Bachelor's Programme in Political Sciences and at advanced level within the framework of the Master's Programme in Political Science. Courses include the origins and principles of political thought, democracy and power, the origins and fall of nation states, globalisation and terrorism, climate refugees and international politics, and the role of the UN and EU membership.
The Bachelor's Programme in Political Sciences
The Bachelor's Programme in Political Sciences is a three-year programme (180 credits). No international admission
The 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.
PhD Programme in Political Science
The PhDrogramme in Political Science spans four years (240 credits) and leads to a doctoral degree.
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.