Welfare Politics in a Global Perspective

15 credits

Course, Master's level, 2SK144

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
25 March 2027–6 June 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-74030

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
25 March 2027–6 June 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?

Information on registration from the department

About the course

The course will cover major areas within contemporary research on the welfare state from a global perspective, including the different types of welfare states found among advanced industrialised nations, the complex interaction between states and markets that is at the core of all re-distributive politics, the changing dynamics of industrial relations and labour markets in current times of economic transformation, gender aspects of welfare politics and, finally, the new challenges to welfare states posed by globalisation, international migration and regional integration.