Political Science C

Education facts

Code: 2SK079

The course contains three sub-parts. The first part is a methods course introducing various research methods used in political science. Here, some basic methodological concepts will be examined and the different stages of the research process will be discussed. Qualitative as well as quantitative methods of analysis will be introduced during the course. Special attention will be given to quantitative methods. The next part means a choice between a number of specialisation courses, where some will be offered during the Autumn semester and some during the Spring semester. The third and final part consists of doing an independent and specific project chosen by yourself and elaborated in consultation with an advisor. The work is to be presented at a final seminar in the form of a written essay. If you already have taken Development Studies C and want to apply for Political Science C, please contact the Department of Government before applying.

Entry requirements

Political Science B

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.

• Political Science C

  Uppsala University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %