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M.Sc. Political Science
University of Gothenburg
| Application deadline: | Non EEA January 15; EEA April 15 |
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| Start date: | September 2013 |
| Credits: | 120 ECTS |
| Duration full-time: | 24 months |
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| Delivery mode: | On Campus |
| Educational variant: | Full-time |
Description
Political Science is the study of politics - the art of the possible. Political scientists study power, democracy, political ideas and institutions, at the national level as well as the international level.
The Master's Programme in Political Science is a state of the art education preparing you for a career in the field of advanced social analysis. Political scientists typically find employment within the fields of advanced research and investigation, power monitoring (journalism, research) or public opinion formation within the public or private sector. For those aiming for an international professional career, a Master s degree is normally a precondition.
Contents
The Master's Programme in Political Science is a two year education organized in four semesters leading to a Master of Science (120 hec) with a major in Political Science.
Course work in the first semester explores the major analytical perspectives in contemporary political science, and offers general and in-depth knowledge of the main research areas of the dicipline. The second semester includes courses closely tied to the department's research profiles, such as electoral studies and public opinion, and political institutions and corruption (2 x 15 hec).
The third semester offers the choice between electives, studies abroad or internships (15 hec), and equips students with advanced knowledge of research methods (15 hec). The Programme ends with students' opportunity to apply and develop the theoretical and methodological skills gained, through the research project of their Master's thesis (30 hec).
Requirements
For admission to the Master´s Programme in Political Science is required a Bachelor´s degree and at least 60 higher education credits (hec) in political science or equivalent skills and English B or English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 no part under 5.5, or TOEFL 575 p, TWE score 4.5 is also required, or a Bachelor´s degree from a university where English is the only language of instructions, in accordance with recommendations in the latest edition of International Handbooks of Universities.
English Language Requirements
| IELTS band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL paper-based test score: | 575 |
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