Public Decision Making in Practice

Education facts

Code: SVGA40

The course builds on reality-based cases that students from several degree programmes with different theoretical background solve together. The case allows students to apply theory in practice, thus bridging the gap between theory and practice by making theories comprehensible through practical application. Students also work on an investigation/evaluation and acquire experience of the civil servant role. The course is offered in conjunction with a public sector actor, allowing the students to develop skills in communicating theoretical knowledge to external partners and test their arguments in the field. Lectures and seminars alternate with practical field work.

Entry requirements

Admission to one of the degree programmes SGPOL ( Political Science), SGSOG (Social Analysis and Organizing), or SGSAM (Spatial and Social Planning) with at least 90 ECTS cr completed of previous programme courses.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Public Decision Making in Practice

  Karlstad University

  Karlstad

  Start date: 9 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %