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 2024

    Semester 2 Spring 2025

    Semester 3 Autumn 2025

    Course code Course name Credits Level Weeks ECV
    732G01 Introductory Statistics, basic course 7.5 G1N v202534-202538 C
    770G37 Microeconomics 7.5 G1N v202539-202543 C
    799G49 Survey Methods 7.5 G1N v202544-202548 C
    770G35 Microeconomic Analysis: Rationality, equality, and sustainability 7.5 G1N v202549-202603 E
    770G36 Globalisation and Economic Growth 7.5 G1N v202549-202603 E

    Semester 4 Spring 2026

    Specialisation: Economics
    Course code Course name Credits Level Weeks ECV
    770G17 Mathematical Methods in Economics 7.5 G1F v202604-202608 E
    770G40 Game Theory and Politics 7.5 G1F v202604-202608 E
    770G23 Cost-Benefit Analysis 7.5 G1F v202609-202613 E
    770G27 Labour Economics 7.5 G1F v202609-202613 E
    770G24 Intermediate Macroeconomics 7.5 G1F v202614-202618 C
    732G93 Multiple Regression and Time Series Analysis 7.5 G1F v202619-202623 C
    Specialisation: Political Science
    Course code Course name Credits Level Weeks ECV
    733G36 Political Theory 2 7.5 G1F v202604-202608 C
    733G50 Voters, Parties, and Electoral Systems 7.5 G1F v202609-202613 E
    733G57 State Building and Democratization in Africa and the Middle East 7.5 G1F v202609-202613 E
    733G53 Power, Order, and Conflict in International Politics 7.5 G1F v202614-202618 E
    733G59 The Role of Public Administration in Democracy 7.5 G1F v202614-202618 E
    732G93 Multiple Regression and Time Series Analysis 7.5 G1F v202619-202623 C

    Semester 5 Autumn 2026

    Specialisation: Economics
    Course code Course name Credits Level Weeks ECV
    733G36 Political Theory 2 7.5 G1F v202634-202638 E
    733G55 Welfare Systems in Europe: Ideas, policies, and outcomes 7.5 G1F v202634-202638 E
    770G18 Corporate Finance 7.5 G1F v202634-202638 E
    730G67 Diagnostic Work 7.5 G1N v202634-202703 E
    799G58 Practical Training in Political Science and Economics 15 G2F v202634-202703 E
    799G59 Practical Training in Political Science and Economics 30 G2F v202634-202703 E
    733G57 State Building and Democratization in Africa and the Middle East 7.5 G1F v202639-202643 E
    733G59 The Role of Public Administration in Democracy 7.5 G1F v202639-202643 E
    770G19 International Finance and Fixed Income Management 7.5 G1F v202639-202643 E
    770G32 Econometrics 7.5 G1F v202639-202643 E
    733G53 Power, Order, and Conflict in International Politics 7.5 G1F v202644-202648 E
    770G21 Industrial Organization 7.5 G1F v202644-202648 E
    732G92 Survey Methods 7.5 G1F v202644-202703 E
    730G97 Risk Management of Financial Markets and Institutions 7.5 G1F v202649-202703 E
    733G51 Challenges of European Integration 7.5 G1F v202649-202703 E
    770G01 Development Economics 7.5 G1F v202649-202703 E
    770G22 Environmental Economics 7.5 G1F v202649-202703 E
    Specialisation: Political Science
    Course code Course name Credits Level Weeks ECV
    733G55 Welfare Systems in Europe: Ideas, policies, and outcomes 7.5 G1F v202634-202638 E
    770G17 Mathematical Methods in Economics 7.5 G1F v202634-202638 E
    770G18 Corporate Finance 7.5 G1F v202634-202638 E
    733G25 Diagnostic Work 7.5 G1F v202634-202703 E
    799G58 Practical Training in Political Science and Economics 15 G2F v202634-202703 E
    799G59 Practical Training in Political Science and Economics 30 G2F v202634-202703 E
    733G57 State Building and Democratization in Africa and the Middle East 7.5 G1F v202639-202643 E
    733G59 The Role of Public Administration in Democracy 7.5 G1F v202639-202643 E
    770G19 International Finance and Fixed Income Management 7.5 G1F v202639-202643 E
    770G32 Econometrics 7.5 G1F v202639-202643 E
    733G53 Power, Order, and Conflict in International Politics 7.5 G1F v202644-202648 E
    770G20 Macroeconomic Theory and Politics 7.5 G1F v202644-202648 E
    770G21 Industrial Organization 7.5 G1F v202644-202648 E
    732G92 Survey Methods 7.5 G1F v202644-202703 E
    730G97 Risk Management of Financial Markets and Institutions 7.5 G1F v202649-202703 E
    733G51 Challenges of European Integration 7.5 G1F v202649-202703 E
    770G01 Development Economics 7.5 G1F v202649-202703 E
    770G22 Environmental Economics 7.5 G1F v202649-202703 E

    Semester 6 Spring 2027

    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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