Development Studies A

30 credits

Course, Bachelor's level, 2SK021

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
31 August 2026–17 January 2027
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

General entry requirements and Social Studies level 1b or level 1a2, English level 2, or Social Studies 1b or 1a1+1a2, English 6

Selection

Final school grades (60%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (40%)

Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
  • First tuition fee instalment: SEK 49,500
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 49,500

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Application deadline
15 April 2026
Application code
UU-24017
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Registration period
3 August 2026–24 August 2026
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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
18 January 2027–6 June 2027
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

General entry requirements and Social Studies level 1b or level 1a2, English level 2, or Social Studies 1b or 1a1+1a2, English 6

Selection

Final school grades (60%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (40%)

Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
  • First tuition fee instalment: SEK 49,500
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 49,500

Read more about fees.

Application deadline
15 October 2026
Application code
UU-74017
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Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
21 December 2026–11 January 2027
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About the course

An education in development studies will increase your understanding of political, economic, and social development from a global perspective. At Uppsala University, development studies is offered at the Department of Government, which gives it a clear profile in political science, with a focus on the politics of development, good governance, and policy analysis. In this way, development studies at Uppsala University addresses the increasing demand for political science competence in the international labour market.

Courses in development studies provide knowledge about the basic theoretical development discourses as well as about reality-based development challenges. The aim is to contribute nuanced analytical perspectives on development processes in national, regional, and international contexts.

This course focuses on fundamental development questions about democracy and governance, sustainable development, gender equality, and poverty.

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