Political science
Political science at Linnaeus University deals with core issues concerning how societies are governed and how power is divided. The world we live in today is characterised by many challenges and transformation processes. In many states, established political parties are being challenged and in some cases also the democratic system itself. The European collaboration is facing an uncertain future and increased divisions among the member states. On a global level, there are critical issues like global warming, refugee crises and terrorism. These are some examples of complex issues that are in focus in political science analyses.
Political systems and actors can be identified at a number of different levels and arenas – from the local level to the global – and, consequently, political scientists study the political processes that take place in municipalities as well as within international organisations. Politics has a number of different dimensions and these are reflected in the different sub-disciplines of political science. Within political theory, it is political ideas, concepts and ideologies that are in focus. Comparative politics focuses instead on the mapping out of differences and similarities between political systems in different countries. Administrative policy studies the design, steering and control of public administration. Within international politics, it is the relations between different states and other actors on the global stage, as well as what type of order is in place on that stage, that are in focus.
Education
At Linnaeus University we offer a broad selection of courses within political science as well as specialisations within subjects like European politics, corruption and human rights. Most of our courses are available as both single-subject courses and as part of a degree programme. The department of political science offers a number of degree programmes and the possibility to choose a profile based on your interests. Courses in political science are also included on a number of programmes offered by other departments.
Programmes within political science
Courses within political science
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Africa South of Sahara: Political Development and ConflictsCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2021
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- 1FU141
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Challenges of DemocracyCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2021
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- 1SK203
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Challenges to sustainable and democratic governanceCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2021
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- 1SK135
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Cultural Perspectives on PoliticsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2021
- Växjö
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4SK108
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Democracy and DictatorshipCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2021
- Växjö
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4SK404
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Development theory and economic developmentCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2021
- Växjö
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Full-time
- 4FU416
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Development theory and economic developmentCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2021
- Växjö
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Full-time
- 4FU416
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EU Policy-making and its ImplementationCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2021
- Växjö
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4SK105
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European (dis)integrationCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2021
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- 1SK116
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European Human Rights LawCourse 15 credits
- Spring 2021
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Half-time
- 1SK156
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European Political EntrepreneurshipCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2021
- Växjö
- Distance learning
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4SK107
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European Union PoliticsCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2021
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- 1SK117
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Foreign Policy AnalysisCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2021
- Växjö
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4SK402
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Governance and corruptionCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2021
- Växjö
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4SK409
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Independent Study Course: Sustainable Democracy and GovernanceCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2021
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- 1SK136
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International Affairs, Master ProgrammeProgramme 120 credits
- Autumn 2021
- Växjö
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Full-time
- SAIA2
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International law and human rightsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2021
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- 1SK134
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International OrganizationsCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2021
- Växjö
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4SK401
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International SecurityCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2021
- Växjö
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4SK403
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Peace and Development Work, Master ProgrammeProgramme 60 credits
- Autumn 2021
- Växjö
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Full-time
- SAFU1
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Peace and Development Work, Master ProgrammeProgramme 60 credits
- Autumn 2021
- Växjö
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Full-time
- SAFU1
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Political AnalysisCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2021
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- 2SK301
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Political corruptionCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2021
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- 1SK169
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Cancelled Postcolonial Migration and Citizenship in Multi-cultural SocietiesCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2021
- Växjö
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4SA721
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Postcolonial Migration and Citizenship in Multi-cultural SocietiesCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2021
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4SA721
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Sport, Organization and SocietyCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2021
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Half-time
- 1IV562
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Sustainability and multilevel governanceCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2021
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- 1SK133
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Swedish Politics for International StudentsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2021
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Half-time
- 1SK165
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Swedish Politics for International StudentsCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2021
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Half-time
- 1SK165
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The Law of Sustainable DevelopmentCourse 15 credits
- Spring 2021
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Half-time
- 1SK157
Third-cycle education within political science
Research in political science
Political science is the scientific study of politics. The research in political science at Linnaeus University focuses on the representative democratic chain from citizens via political rulers to the consequences of the decisions, through studies of political behaviour, parties, parliaments, corruption, and the EU. The Department of political science centers this research on three research environments: Varieties of Political Representation, Europe Research and Governance, Ethics, and Corruption (GEC).
Research groups
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Swedish Network for European Studies – Lnu The research environment Swedish Network for European Studies at Linnaeus University focuses on three different themes: Global Europe, European Political…
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Linnaeus University Centre for Discrimination and Integration Studies Principal research environment at Linnaeus University with focus on discrimination and integration studies. The research covers…
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Europe research – the EU in regional and global politics During the last few years, the research has focused in particular on the EU as a regional player in foreign policy towards candidate countries…
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Governance, Ethics, and Corruption (GEC) - Studying the bright side AND the dark side of public governance. The issues that we study broadly concern governance, challenges to sustainable democratic…
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Varieties of Political Representation The principal purpose of the research environment Varieties of Political Representation (VPR) is to be a forum for research on the study of political…
Research projects
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Doctoral project: Predictors of political activism in social media This project is focused on the factors influencing people to participate in online activism and other online political activities,…
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Project: Decreased ideological polarization and conflict in Western Europe? (DIPAC) In this project, we are studying whether the dominant thesis on decreased ideological polarization – that the…
Current
Staff
Staff within political science
- Anders Persson Senior lecturer
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- Anna-Karin Eriksson Doctoral student
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- Anne Haglund Morrissey Senior Lecturer
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- Brigitte Pircher Associate senior lecturer
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- Daniel Silander Associate Professor
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- Elizaveta Kopacheva Doctoral student
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- Elvis Bisong Tambe Senior lecturer
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- Emil Uddhammar Professor
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- Emma Ricknell Doctoral student
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- Erik Wångmar Associate Professor
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- Gerard de Castro Coll Doctoral student
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- Helena Ekelund Senior lecturer
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- Henrik Enroth Associate Professor
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- Joel Martinsson Doctoral student
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- Johanna Jormfeldt SEnior lecturer, Head of department
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- Jonna Arenlind Doctoral student
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- Karl Loxbo Associate Professor
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- Magnus Hagevi Professor
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- Malin Henriksson Lecturer
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- Maria Owiredu Doctoral student
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- Martin Nilsson Senior Lecturer
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- Mats Sjölin Senior professor
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- Natia Gamkrelidze Doctoral student
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- Patric Lindgren Senior lecturer
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- Per Strömblad Associate Professor
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- Staffan Andersson Associate Professor
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- Stefan Höjelid Associate Professor
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- Torgny Klasson Senior Lecturer
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- Yonhyok Choe Senior lecturer
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