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Master’s Programme in Politics and Sustainable Societies

Education level CreditsSecond cycle 120 credits

Time1 or 2 years full-time

Study locationFlexible location

How do we build sustainable societies in a world defined by multiple crises and global challenges? The Master’s in Politics and Sustainable Societies is an innovative, online political science programme, taught entirely in English. If you would like to gain a deeper understanding of current societal challenges and the politics of creating sustainable societies, this programme is for you.

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Credits

120 credits

Education level

Second cycle

Study pace

Full-time

Study location

Ortsoberoende

Start

2026-08-31

Length

1 or 2 years

Teaching form

Distance learning

Tutoring language

English

Application code

MDU-49012

Selection

University credits

Requirements

A completed Bachelor’s degree from an institution of higher education of three years or more, equivalent to at least 180 credits and with a major in the field of political science or an equivalent academic field. In addition English course 6 or English level 2 or a TOEFL test result, with a minimum score 575 with a TWE score of at least 4.5 (PBT) or 90 with a TWE score of at least 20 (iBT), or an IELTS test result with an overall band score of at least 6.5 and no band score below 5.5, or equivalent is required.

Syllabus

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Degree

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Tuition fee

For students outside EU/EEA

Per installment prior to each semester: null SEK

Annual tuition fee: 100000 SEK

Total programme fee: 200000 SEK

Apply autumn semester 2026, Ortsoberoende

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About the Master's Programme in Politics and Sustainable Societies

Our courses give you advanced knowledge in political science while encouraging you to think across different disciplines. You will develop strong skills in both qualitative and quantitative research methods and apply them to real-world challenges.

By working with the latest research, you will explore major changes shaping global politics – such as the impact of new technologies, shifting power relations between countries, and risks to democracy.

This combination will equip you with the knowledge and perspective to understand and engage with the key challenges shaping our world today.

This is a fully online programme, with teaching delivered via digital lectures and interactive seminars. You will take part in online sessions and use modern digital tools designed to make learning interactive and encourage exchange of ideas.

Our teaching style is highly interactive and based on dialogue, with a strong focus on inclusion and the diverse experiences that students bring. Project work and independent study play a key role, keeping you actively involved throughout your studies.

You will also benefit from close support by dedicated faculty members, all of whom are active researchers across different subfields of the discipline.

Options within the programme

The programme offers two study tracks: when you are accepted to the programme, you can opt to study a one-year master’s degree or a two-year master’s degree.

In the two-year Master’s track, the third term gives you the chance to shape your studies around your own interests and career goals. You can choose to do an internship, take elective courses, or focus on research-oriented courses that prepare you for a role as an analyst or for doctoral studies.

Future and career

As a graduate of the Master’s in Politics and Sustainable Societies you will have advanced knowledge in political science and strong skills in analysing complex societal challenges. The programme prepares you for a meaningful career where you can contribute to positive change across different fields and sectors.

After graduation you can pursue careers in government agencies as a policy officer or research analyst, work with NGOs and advocacy groups as campaign or human rights officer, join political consultancies as an analyst or communications specialist, contribute to international organisations as programme or development officer, or enter the media as political correspondent, researcher, or communications professional. Furthermore, the programme offers an excellent foundation for doctoral studies in political science or related fields.

Programme structure and content

Here you can see how the program’s content is divided into different subjects and which courses you will take each year of the program. If you study full-time, you will take 30 credits (hp) per semester. Some courses within a program may be mandatory, while others may be elective.

This is a preliminary content of the program. Courses and subjects may be subject to change.

  • Political science

    75.0%

  • Electives. research-oriented courses or internship

    25.0%

    Courses within the programme

    Courses during term 1 (all students):

    • Sustainable societies: Current frontiers in politics, 7.5 credits
    • Global order, power and justice, 7.5 credits
    • Advanced methods in social science, 15 credits

    Courses during term 2 (two years master students):

    • Contemporary threats to democracy, 7.5 credits
    • Politics of space and mobilities, 7.5 credits
    • AI and society, 7.5 credits
    • Human rights and sustainable development, 7.5 credits

    Courses during term 3 (two years master students):

    • Internship, 30 credits
      or
    • Elective courses, 30 credits
      or
    • Research review, 15 credits
    • Study design, 15 credits

    Courses during term 4 (all students):

    • Final thesis, 30 credits

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