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.

From Statskunskapens torg, textil artwork by Berit Sahlström

The Bachelor's Programme in Political Sciences

The Bachelor's Programme in Political Sciences is a three-year programme (180 credits). No international admission

Politices kandidatprogram

From Statskunskapens torg, textil artwork by Berit Sahlström

The Master's Programme in Political Science

The Master's Programme in Political Science is a two-year second-cycle programme (120 credits).

The Master's Programme in Political Science

Students in Brusewitzsalen, Department of Government

Freestanding courses

Instead of following a set programme, you can build your degree by taking freestanding courses.

Freestanding courses

Karin Leijon nails her thesis

PhD Programme in Political Science

The PhDrogramme in Political Science spans four years (240 credits) and leads to a doctoral degree.

PhD Programme in Political Science

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.

Faculty

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