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Political Science Umeå University

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MSc On-Campus Full-time 2 years September find out kr193200 in total
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Application and tuition fees

As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.

Application fee: SEK 900

Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 48,300

Total fee: SEK 193,200

Details about tuition, fees and funding

Course overview

The Master's Programme in Political Science provides in-depth knowledge of essential political science problems, such as political representation, governance, public administration and leadership, at different levels of analysis as well as within several issue areas. The programme provides ample opportunity to develop your competency in social science theory and methods, and offers extensive training in conducting analyses and writing scientific texts.

 


Entry requirements

Eligibility

A Bachelor's 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, inclouding an independent written thesis equivalent of at least 15 ECTS. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.

Selection

Academic credits completed by the last application date (in the range of 30-285 credits equivalent to ECTS)


Why study at Umeå University

  • World's most satisfied international students (According to the International Student Barometer 2023, wave 2)
  • Academic Excellence
  • First class facilities
  • Breathtaking nature
  • Highly international
  • City of culture
  • Student support
  • Accommodation
  • Sports minded
  • Education in English


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