Internship in the Master's Programme in Political Science 1

Education facts

Code: 2SV065

The purpose of the course is to prepare the students for a work life in different work areas with connection to political science. The course develops competencies and skills which form a basis for a future professional role at national, regional or municipality level, or at international level. The student should also be able to use experiences from the internship in their continuing studies, for example in the form of a master thesis.    The internship period is placed in the public administration, an organization or a private business in Sweden or abroad. A local supervisor and contact person is provided by the internship organization. The students are responsible for applying and acquiring an internship placement on their own. No financial support for the internship can be given from the university.

Entry requirements

Political Science, 90 credits including a thesis of 15 credits, or Peace and Conflict Studies, 90 credits including a thesis of 15 credits and at least 30 credits in Political Science, or equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish Upper Secondary course English 6/level 2. Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies. The course is only given as part of the Master's Programme in Political Science. To be eligible for the course, it is required to have completed and passed the courses in the first semester of the programme.

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.

• Internship in the Master's Programme in Political Science 1

  Umeå University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 1 November 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %