Master programme Political Science
120 ECTS credits
Education level:
Master's level
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree of 180 ECTS credits with a major in political science, or equivalent. Upper secondary level Swedish 3 or B and English 6 or A, or equivalent.
Course of study
| Semester 1 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Political Theory (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Democracy - theories, practices and dilemmas (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Politics and public administration (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| International Security (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 2 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Methodology and Research Methods in Political Science (Obligatory) | 15 |
| Policy analysis (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Power Critical Analysis (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Political Science, Master (60 credits) dissertation (Optional) | 15 |
Total ECTS credits:
30*
| Semester 3 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Philosophy of Science (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Sweden in the EU and EU in Sweden (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Feminist Perspectives on Politics (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Environmental Politics (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Practical Placement: Political Science master degree (Optional) | 30 |
Total ECTS credits:
30*
| Semester 4 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Master Thesis in Political Science (Obligatory) | 30 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
*Full-time study always equals 30 ECTS credits per semester (20 weeks).
Elective course: Students are free to choose among certain alternative courses, often depending on their choice of specialisation.
Optional course: Students are free to choose any course offered at 果冻传媒 or at other universities. Courses listed are examples of recommended or frequently chosen courses for a specific programme.
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Future prospects
Degree
The programme concludes with a Degree of Master of Social Science (120 credits) in Political Science. There is also an option to graduate with a Degree of Master of Social Science (60 credits).Further Studies
Upon completion of the programme, you can go on to further studies at doctoral level.You can find more information about doctoral studies at kau.se
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