Comparative Politics

15 credits

Course, Master's level, 2SK128

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
18 January 2027–24 March 2027
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

90 credits in political science (A+B+C) or the equivalent and 30 credits in social sciences, or 90 credits in social and political studies (A+B+C) and 60 credits in political science (A+B). Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Selection

Higher education credits (maximum 285 credits)

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 28,500
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 28,500

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Application deadline
15 October 2026
Application code
UU-74033
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Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
21 December 2026–11 January 2027
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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
18 January 2027–24 March 2027
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

90 credits in political science (A+B+C) or the equivalent and 30 credits in social sciences, or 90 credits in social and political studies (A+B+C) and 60 credits in political science (A+B). Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Admitted or on the waiting list?

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

About the course

This course will bring attention to; contemporary conflicts around the world, the political conditions governing post-communist states, what determines the impact of political mobilisation, and the role of international aid efforts in what we can call modernisation processes. We will thoroughly investigate the role of civil society and social movements in different regime types and political contexts, and we will try to understand why, sometimes, democracy and economic growth can be regarded as foes to each other rather than friends. We ask: to what extent are theories of modernisation useful for explaining and understanding democratic and economic development?

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