Current Issues in American Politics
7.5 credits
Course, Bachelor's level, 5EN753
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Spring 2027 Spring 2027, Uppsala, 50%, On-campus, English
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 50%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 18 January 2027–28 March 2027
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
-
American Studies A1 or 30 credits within the humanities or the social sciences
- Selection
-
Higher education credits (maximum 165 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 12,375
- Total tuition fee: SEK 12,375
- Application deadline
- 15 October 2026
- Application code
- UU-05052
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 21 December 2026–17 January 2027
- Information on registration from the department
Spring 2027 Spring 2027, Uppsala, 50%, On-campus, English For exchange students
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 50%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 18 January 2027–28 March 2027
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
-
American Studies A1 or 30 credits within the humanities or the social sciences
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 21 December 2026–17 January 2027
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
The course examines current problems in contemporary American politics. It focuses on a number of themes such as political polarisation, demographics, class, religion, voter turnout, election campaigns, and foreign politics. The themes can vary from semester to semester.