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Overview
Political Science at Södertörn University offers training in social sciences methodology and aims to give you tools so that can develop your analytical and problem-solving abilities. The programme has a particular focus on democracy and governance.
What you'll study
Are you interested in questions of how democracy works and the theories behind it? Or in analysing political power and organisation? This Master’s degree focuses on these issues and others. It will enhance your ability to conduct political analysis and improve your problem-solving skills, provide training in the methodology used in the social sciences and develop your ability to autonomously apply these skills to your studies.
The programmes also makes use of research performed by members of staff and links theory-driven, normative, empirical and conceptual analyses. You will study political power and organisation in both specific and wider senses, both within and between various societal and analytical levels.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Democratic theory
- Governance
- Comparative governance
- Global governance
- Qualitative research methods
- Quantitative research methods
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
International Relations International Development Political Science View 21 other Masters in International Development in SwedenAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor’s degree including 90 credits in Political Science as the main field of study and English B or equivalent.
- Selection: On the basis of previous university credits. Between 30 and 285 credits may be taken into account.
Tuition Fee
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International
8792 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8792 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
- SEK 90,000 per academic year
Living costs for Stockholm
9668 - 17248 SEK /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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