Master programme Political Science
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.
More about field-specific eligibility
Tuition fees
- Total fee: 192,000 SEK
- Per semester / First payment: 48,000 SEK
You do not have to pay tuition fees if you are an exchange student or a citizen of a country within the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA), or Switzerland.
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Semester 4 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Master Thesis in Political Science (Obligatory) | 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 Karlstad University 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
Degree of Master of Social Science (60 credits)Major: Political Science
Degree of Master of Social Science (120 credits)
Major: Political Science
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]()
Alumni
HS- Start Autumn 2025
- Mode of study Campus (Karlstad)
- Language Swedish
- Application code KAU-80489
- Study pace 100% (Day)