Overview
The Political Science programme at Umea University can lead to a 1-year degree (Master of Science, 60 credits) or a 2-year degree (Master of Science, 120 credits). For both options, the first semester is devoted to strengthening your theoretical and methodological competency, starting with a course about theoretical approaches in political science, and continuing with two methods courses that you take together with students from other social science departments.
Key Facts
The second semester consists of two courses that offer different perspectives on political representation and governance, the first focusing on Sweden in the EU, and the second on environmental governance in the Arctic. For a 1-year degree, you write a thesis instead of taking the course on environmental governance. For a 2-year degree, writing a thesis instead of taking the course on environmental governance is optional.
Two additional political science courses are offered during the third semester. One concerns global and regional governance, with a particular focus on multi-level governance, and the other is about leadership in public administration, including its political and administrative functions. During semester three you can choose to study abroad or do an internship, instead of taking one or both of these courses.
During the final semester you will write a master thesis, 30 credits. If you wrote a 15 credit thesis during the second semester, another 15 credit thesis suffices during semester four, which leaves room for an elective course during part of the semester.
Career opportunities
This degree programme prepares you for work with management, planning and analysis. You can work at local, national, or international level, for example at public institutions or at organizations that deal with political issues. Second cycle education is becoming more important, and with genuine comprehension of important societal issues in combination with analytical skills and proficiency in writing you will be attractive to many employers.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Approaches to Political Science
- Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences,
- Quantitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences,
- Sweden in the EU – Academic Perspectives and Competitive Intelligence
- Internship
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Campus Location
- Umeå, Sweden
Disciplines
Political Science View 23 other Masters in Political Science in SwedenWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A Bachelors degree (equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, 180 ECTS) from an internationally recognized university. Special requirements: 90 ECTS in political science or 90 ECTS in peace and conflict studies and at least 30 ECTS in political science.
- Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A/5.
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents96600 SEK / year≈ 96600 SEK / year -
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Applies to youEU/EEA NationalsFree
Living costs
Umeå
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Scholarships Information
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