Political Science B

30 credits

Course, Bachelor's level, 2SK059

Expand the information below to show details on how to apply and entry requirements.

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

Political Science A

Selection

Final school grades (40%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (10%) - Higher education credits, maximum 165 credits (50%)

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 April 2026
Application code
UU-24012
Apply now

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
3 August 2026–24 August 2026
Information on registration from the department

Expand the information below to show details on how to apply and entry requirements.

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
18 January 2027–6 June 2027
Language of instruction
Swedish
Entry requirements

Political Science A

Selection

Final school grades (40%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (10%) - Higher education credits, maximum 165 credits (50%)

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-74012
Apply now

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
21 December 2026–11 January 2027
Information on registration from the department

About the course

The course is divided into three sub-courses.

The first sub-course deals with the problems of democracy and contains two parts. The first part deals with normative questions concerning the concept of democracy, arguments for and against democracy, the relationship between democracy, constitutionalism and efficiency, and the relationship between democracy and feminism.

In the second part, mainly empirical questions about the prerequisites for democracy as well as its spread, causes and effects are treated. The next part means a choice between a number of sub-courses, where some will be offered during the Autumn semester and some during the Spring semester.

The third sub-course offers basic knowledge of scientific methods. You get a first introduction to empirical research and to the way in which different choices of methods affect the design, implementation and results of a research project. The focus of the course is on basic methodological concepts and qualitative methods.

If you already have taken Development Studies B and want to apply for Political Science B, please contact the Department of Government before applying.

Contact