Political Attitudes and Behaviour: Perspectives from Political Psychology and Sociology
Course, Master's level, 2SK149
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Spring 2027 Spring 2027, Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, English
- 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
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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
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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
- Application deadline
- 15 October 2026
- Application code
- UU-74015
Admitted or on the waiting list?
Spring 2027 Spring 2027, Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, English For exchange students
- 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?
About the course
How and when are political attitudes acquired, and can they ever change? How can we explain political behaviour and attitudes with regards to nature (e.g. genetics) and nurture (e.g. socialisation); and are such explanations compatible? Why does equal treatment of and tolerance towards different groups seem to be so hard to achieve; in other words, what are the roots of ethnic discrimination? What is the role of the group versus the individual in explaining violence, aggression and racism, according to research in political psychology? Under what conditions and for what purposes are radical social movements created; and what role do networks and social capital play for the outcomes in political life?
These are the major questions addressed in this course. The bulk of the course is devoted to these topics, with one week, involving one lecture and a seminar, per theme.
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