Introduction to American Politics

7.5 credits

Course, Bachelor's level, 5EN743

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
50%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
1 September 2025–2 November 2025
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

General entry requirements and 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 11,250
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 11,250

Read more about fees.

Application deadline
15 April 2025
Application code
UU-55018

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
1 August 2025–24 August 2025
Information on registration from the department

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
50%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
1 September 2025–2 November 2025
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

General entry requirements and English 6

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
1 August 2025–24 August 2025
Information on registration from the department

Location
Flexible
Pace of study
50%
Teaching form
Distance learning
Number of mandatory on-campus meetings
0
Number of optional on-campus meetings
0
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
15 September 2025–23 November 2025
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

General entry requirements and 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 11,250
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 11,250

Read more about fees.

Application deadline
15 April 2025
Application code
UU-55022

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
1 August 2025–7 September 2025
Information on registration from the department

About the course

The course provides an overview of the basic features of the U.S. political system. Special attention is paid to the U.S. Constitution, the role of the courts, demographic changes, the impact of the media on politics, and voter participation in political life.

Outline for distance course: The distance course is based on self-study and communication through the web-based learning environment. This contains all information regarding the course and is used for the compulsory course activities. Teaching takes the form of study instructions, exercises and discussions. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required to take the course. All teaching and examinations are done online. There may be obligatory online meetings. Taking a distance course means that you yourself largely determine when you study since you are not as tied to scheduled classes. Note, however, that this kind of course requires as much effort as an ordinary campus course and that it is equally important to meet set deadlines.

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