Bachelor's Programme in Political Science and Economics, 180 credits

Politices kandidatprogram, 180 hp

F7KPO

Teaching language

Swedish

Campus

Linköping

Degree

Degree of Bachelor of Science in Politics and Economics with a major in Economics
or
Degree of Bachelor of Science in Politics and Economics with a major in Political Science

Pace of study

Full-time
Possible deviation from course syllabus/programme syllabus

Entry requirements

General entry requirements for undergraduate studies
and
Social Studies, English and Mathematics corresponding to the level in Swedish upper secondary education (Samhällskunskap 1b or 1a1 and 1a2, Engelska 6 and Matematik 3)

    Degree in Swedish

    Politices kandidatexamen med huvudområde Nationalekonomi eller Statsvetenskap

    Degree in English

    Degree of Bachelor of Science in Politics and Economics with a major in Economics
    or
    Degree of Bachelor of Science in Politics and Economics with a major in Political Science

    Semester 1 Autumn 2025

    Course code Course name Credits Level Weeks ECV
    733G28 Political Theory 7.5 G1N v202534-202538 C
    733G16 The Swedish Political System 7.5 G1N v202539-202543 C
    770G38 The Foundations of the Market Economy 7.5 G1N v202544-202548 C
    747G38 Introductory Course of Law with Focus on Public Administration 15* G1N v202549-202608 C
    *Kursen läses över flera terminer

    Semester 2 Spring 2026

    Preliminary courses
    Course code Course name Credits Level Weeks ECV
    730G71 Macroeconomics 7.5 G1N C
    733G20 International Politics 7.5 G1N C
    733G29 Comparative Political Systems 7.5 G1N C
    747G38 Introductory Course of Law with Focus on Public Administration 15* G1N C
    *Kursen läses över flera terminer

    Semester 3 Autumn 2026

    Preliminary courses
    Course code Course name Credits Level Weeks ECV
    732G01 Introductory Statistics, basic course 7.5 G1N C
    770G35 Microeconomic Analysis: Rationality, equality, and sustainability 7.5 G1N E
    770G36 Globalisation and Economic Growth 7.5 G1N E
    770G37 Microeconomics 7.5 G1N C
    799G49 Survey Methods 7.5 G1N C

    Semester 4 Spring 2027

    Specialisation: Economics — Preliminary courses
    Course code Course name Credits Level Weeks ECV
    732G93 Multiple Regression and Time Series Analysis 7.5 G1F C
    770G17 Mathematical Methods in Economics 7.5 G1F E
    770G23 Cost-Benefit Analysis 7.5 G1F E
    770G24 Intermediate Macroeconomics 7.5 G1F C
    770G27 Labour Economics 7.5 G1F E
    770G40 Game Theory and Politics 7.5 G1F E
    Specialisation: Political Science — Preliminary courses
    Course code Course name Credits Level Weeks ECV
    732G93 Multiple Regression and Time Series Analysis 7.5 G1F C
    733G36 Political Theory 2 7.5 G1F C
    733G50 Voters, Parties, and Electoral Systems 7.5 G1F E
    733G53 Power, Order, and Conflict in International Politics 7.5 G1F E
    733G57 State Building and Democratization in Africa and the Middle East 7.5 G1F E
    733G59 The Role of Public Administration in Democracy 7.5 G1F E

    Semester 5 Autumn 2027

    Specialisation: Economics — Preliminary courses
    Course code Course name Credits Level Weeks ECV
    730G67 Diagnostic Work 7.5 G1N E
    730G97 Risk Management of Financial Markets and Institutions 7.5 G1F E
    732G92 Survey Methods 7.5 G1F E
    733G36 Political Theory 2 7.5 G1F E
    733G51 Challenges of European Integration 7.5 G1F E
    733G53 Power, Order, and Conflict in International Politics 7.5 G1F E
    733G55 Welfare Systems in Europe: Ideas, policies, and outcomes 7.5 G1F E
    733G57 State Building and Democratization in Africa and the Middle East 7.5 G1F E
    770G01 Development Economics 7.5 G1F E
    770G18 Corporate Finance 7.5 G1F E
    770G19 International Finance and Fixed Income Management 7.5 G1F E
    770G21 Industrial Organization 7.5 G1F E
    770G22 Environmental Economics 7.5 G1F E
    770G32 Econometrics 7.5 G1F E
    799G58 Practical Training in Political Science and Economics 15 G2F E
    799G59 Practical Training in Political Science and Economics 30 G2F E
    Specialisation: Political Science — Preliminary courses
    Course code Course name Credits Level Weeks ECV
    730G97 Risk Management of Financial Markets and Institutions 7.5 G1F E
    732G92 Survey Methods 7.5 G1F E
    733G25 Diagnostic Work 7.5 G1F E
    733G51 Challenges of European Integration 7.5 G1F E
    733G53 Power, Order, and Conflict in International Politics 7.5 G1F E
    733G55 Welfare Systems in Europe: Ideas, policies, and outcomes 7.5 G1F E
    733G57 State Building and Democratization in Africa and the Middle East 7.5 G1F E
    770G01 Development Economics 7.5 G1F E
    770G17 Mathematical Methods in Economics 7.5 G1F E
    770G18 Corporate Finance 7.5 G1F E
    770G19 International Finance and Fixed Income Management 7.5 G1F E
    770G20 Macroeconomic Theory and Politics 7.5 G1F E
    770G21 Industrial Organization 7.5 G1F E
    770G22 Environmental Economics 7.5 G1F E
    770G32 Econometrics 7.5 G1F E
    799G58 Practical Training in Political Science and Economics 15 G2F E
    799G59 Practical Training in Political Science and Economics 30 G2F E

    Semester 6 Spring 2028

    Specialisation: Economics — Preliminary courses
    Course code Course name Credits Level Weeks ECV
    770G13 Bachelor Thesis in Economics 15 G2E C
    770G17 Mathematical Methods in Economics 7.5 G1F E
    770G25 Health Economics and Ethics 7.5 G1F E
    770G31 Industrial Organisation 7.5 G1F E
    770G32 Econometrics 7.5 G1F C
    770G40 Game Theory and Politics 7.5 G1F E
    Specialisation: Political Science — Preliminary courses
    Course code Course name Credits Level Weeks ECV
    733G60 Analysis and Method in Political Science 15 G1F C
    733G61 Bachelor Thesis in Political Science 15 G2E C
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