Overview
During your studies you will, among other things, study the origins and principles of political ideas, issues and questions of democracy and power, the evolution and collapse of nation states, globalisation and terrorism, climate refugees and international relations, as well as the role of the UN and the EU membership.
Research
Our Political Science research at Uppsala University is characterised by methodological diversity, ranging from advanced statistical analysis to historical methods and analysis of ideas, and covers all major sub-areas of political science.
A central focus of much of our research are questions of power and democracy as they arise in Sweden, Europe and the Global South.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Political Science
- Central Analytical Perspectives
- Achievements, Conclusions
- Reviewing Prior Research
- Applied Methods
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Prospective doctoral students apply for vacancies. Normally, positions are advertised in December or January, with deadline for applications in February.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Political Science View 10 other PhDs in Political Science in SwedenAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
A person meets the general entry requirements for PhD Programmes if he or she:
- has been awarded a second-cycle qualification;
- has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle; or
- has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.
- PhD programmes are free of charge in Sweden, regardless of citizenship.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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