Swedish Politics and Policy

Education facts

Code: SK014G

This is a basic course that gives a general introductory understandning of Swedish politics and policymaking of today but with a focus on important changes over time as well. Three themes of particular importance are: 1/ Basic principles and patterns in the Swedish political system and politics, for example consensus, and the relation between central and local politics. The autonomy of the local level and its role in implementation of welfare policy. 2/ Changes of political steering and new perspectives of the role of the citizen. 3/ Important Swedish policy areas such as welfare, environment and gender equality.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements for university studies (with the exemption of Swedish language)

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.

• Swedish Politics and Policy

  Örebro University

  Örebro

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 4 October 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %