International Master’s Programme in Political Science
Huddinge, Sweden
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
SEK 117,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* tuition fees do not include living expenses, such as accommodation, food, course literature, etc.
Key Summary
About: This two-year Master's programme offers in-depth knowledge of political science theory and analysis, trains social science methodology, and develops analytical and problem-solving skills. It focuses on democracy and governance. You’ll study methods, political systems, public policy and comparative politics in a multicultural setting at Södertörn University, Stockholm.
Career Outcomes: A Master’s in political science prepares you for roles requiring investigation, evaluation and analysis of political questions. Graduates enter political consultancy, policy analysis, lobbying, market research, business consultancy, public relations, or enter doctoral studies. Related careers include government administration, NGO policy work and analytics. You’ll apply research design, stakeholder analysis and strategic communication.
This two-year Master's programme provides systematic, in-depth knowledge and understanding of core lines of thought and analysis in political science. It 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.
Semester 1
- Democratic theory
- Governance
- Comparative governance
- Global governance
Semester 2
- Qualitative research methods
- Quantitative research methods
- Research design
- Independent study I
Semester 3
- Mobility term/substantive courses
- Optional courses A-C
- Independent study II
Semester 4
- Dissertation work
Improve your political analysis and problem-solving skills
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 apply these skills to your studies autonomously. The programmes also make use of research performed by members of staff and link 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.
The theory and methodology of political process and practices
This Master’s programme will provide you with the skills to independently apply and appraise the application of theories, methodologies, concepts, assumptions, and analytical tools in political science research vis-à-vis political practices and processes at all levels, and to do so in an informed and scholarly manner. You will learn to lucidly and concisely summarise, compile, and communicate the results of analyses and investigations in the field of political science, as well as to discuss how affirmative and critical knowledge perspectives and modes of operation are used in political science.
Södertörn University Tuition Fee Waiver
The tuition fee waiver scholarship is aimed at students from countries outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland. The Swedish government distributes funding to higher education institutions, which in turn award scholarships to individual students. The tuition fee waiver is intended for Master level program studies at Södertörn University.
A Master’s degree in political science provides excellent an excellent basis for work in the private and public sectors, or in non-governmental organisations that operate between these sectors. This programme offers valuable training for careers that require the investigation, evaluation and analysis of politically relevant questions. Possible professions after graduation include political consultancy, policy analysis or lobbying, or – outside of politics – market research, business consultancy or public relations. This degree is also a good foundation if you intend to continue studying at doctoral level.