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First cycle

First cycle studies at the Department of Political Science consist of three levels taken in consecutive order: Political Science I, II and III. The outline of the courses on the different levels is identical to that of its Swedish language equivalent, the only difference being that teaching and examinations are in English. Some students consider it an extra merit to follow the courses in English. It may also be good training for studies abroad.

The structure of the levels

Each level comprises 30 credits, which corresponds to one semester of full-time studies. If you choose political science as the main subject in a Degree of Bachelor, you normally take 90 credits of political science and then add other subjects up to 180 credits.

The aim of the levels

The aim of Political Science I is to present an overview of the political science discipline. At Political Science II and III you may choose a sub-discipline, either in your choice of special course or in your choice of essay work. Your choice in this respect may reflect either a concentration on some central themes in political science or a broadening of your perspective within the political science discipline. There is an emphasis on teaching how to conduct inde­pendent analysis of political phenomena.

More information about the first cycle courses and programmes can be found in the links in left margin.

Schedules can be found on the course pages - see links in the left margin.

 

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