Established by: Faculty Board of Social Sciences, 2016-09-06
Revised by: Faculty Board of Social Sciences, 2021-08-25
Entry Requirements
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. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
Degree
After completing the program, 60 credits, students may, on application, obtain a Filosofie Magisterexamen in accordance with the Local Qualifications Ordinance approved by the Vice Chancellor, see Umeå University's web site. Filosofie Magisterexamen translates in English to Degree of Master of Science 60 credits. The degree is awarded in the main field of study, Political Science.
After completing the program, 120 credits, students may, on application, obtain a Filosofie Masterexamen in accordance with the Local Qualifications Ordinance approved by the Vice Chancellor, see Umeå University's web site. Filosofie Masterexamen translates in English to Degree of Master of Science 120 credits. The degree is awarded in the main field of study, Political Science.
Description of the education for current education cycle
This education is offered on second cycle level. The targets for second-cycle courses and study programmes can be found in Chapter 1, Section 9 of the Higher Education Act.
National goals for current degree
The national targets for the degree can be found in the Higher Education Ordinance, Appendix 2.
Examination format
Each course syllabus states what examination formats are to be used in each course.
Grades
Each course syllabus states what grades are to be used in each course. Those who pass an exam may not retake the exam for a higher grade.
Transfer of Credits
Student who considers themselves to possess knowledge from previous relevant studies or professional or vocational experience that can be comparable to a course or part of a course in the study programme, can apply for transfer of credits. Approved transfer of credits means that the student does not need to take the or those parts of the education that the decision covers. Information about transfer of credits can be found on Umeå University's web site.
General
The program outline describes which courses are compulsory and which are optional. Compulsory courses are courses that all students within the study programme normally take. A student who takes a study programme is guaranteed a place on all compulsory courses under the condition that the entry requirements for the course in question have been met. Entry requirements are stated in each course syllabus. Optional courses in a study programme are applied for in competition with all other applicants. Optional courses can be taken at Umeå University or any other higher education institution in Sweden or abroad. The choice of optional courses must be confirmed with the Master's degree program director. The courses included in the study programme are listed in chronological order under the headline "Study plan". Information about specific courses can be found in the course syllabus for each course. Courses within the program are in English, but the thesis and other written exams can also be submitted in Swedish.
Optional courses Optional courses can be part of the program. In order to ensure that the specialization in political science is enough to meet the requirements of the degree, the choice of otional courses mush be confirmed with the Master's degree program director.
Thesis For the degree of Master of Science 60 credits, the student must complete a thesis in political science of no less than 15 ECTS. For the degree of Master of Science 120 credits, the student must complete a thesis in political science of no less than 30 ECTS. If a student has previously completed an advanced level thesis in political science of at least 15 ECTS, requirement for the thesis can be reduced, but it must be at least 15 ECTS.
Deferment of studies
Information about deferment of studies can be found on Umeå University's web site.
Approved leave from studies
Information about non-completion can be found on Umeå University's web site.The application is submitted to the Program Study Advisor.
Discontinuation
Information about leave from studies can be found on Umeå University's web site. Students who leave the program shall notify the Program Study Advisor.
Other
Access to courses in the program is governed by the course syllabus.
Outline
Valid from: HT22
To find out what compulsory and optional courses are, please read under the section "General" above.
Semester 1
Approaches to Political Science, 15 ECTS Compulsory Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences, 7,5 ECTS Compulsory Quantitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences, 7,5 ECTS Compulsory
Semester 2
Sweden in the EU - Academic Perspectives and Competitive Intelligence, 15 ECTS Compulsory
Collaborative Environmental Governance in the Arctic, 15 ECTS Or Master Thesis, 15 ECTS
Semester 3
Internship, studies abroad or elective course, 15 ECTS Global and Regional Governance, 15 ECTS Or Internship, studies abroad or elective course, 15 ECTS Leadership in Public Administration, 15 ECTS
Semester 4
For students who have a master theses 15 ECTS Elective course, 15 ECTS Master Thesis, 15 ECTS
For students who not have a master theses 15 ECTS Master Thesis, 30 ECTS
