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

Politices kandidatprogram, 180 hp

F7KPO

Admission

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

Specialisation

Main field of study

Show only specialisation courses

Elective (e) Compulsory (c) Voluntary (v)

Semester 1 Autumn 2023


Course code	Course name	Credits	Level	Weeks	ECV
733G28	Political Theory	7.5	G1N	v202334-202338	C

733G16	The Swedish Political System	7.5	G1N	v202339-202343	C

770G38	The Foundations of the Market Economy	7.5	G1N	v202344-202348	C

747G38	Introductory Course of Law with Focus on Public Administration	15*	G1N	v202349-202408	C
*Kursen läses över flera terminer

Semester 2 Spring 2024


Course code	Course name	Credits	Level	Weeks	ECV
747G38	Introductory Course of Law with Focus on Public Administration	15*	G1N	v202349-202408	C
*Kursen läses över flera terminer
730G71	Macroeconomics	7.5	G1N	v202409-202413	C

733G29	Comparative Political Systems	7.5	G1N	v202414-202418	C

733G20	International Politics	7.5	G1N	v202419-202423	C

Semester 3 Autumn 2024


Course code	Course name	Credits	Level	Weeks	ECV
732G01	Introductory Statistics, basic course	7.5	G1N	v202434-202438	C

770G37	Microeconomics	7.5	G1N	v202439-202443	C

799G49	Survey Methods	7.5	G1N	v202444-202448	C

770G35	Microeconomic Analysis: Rationality, equality, and sustainability	7.5	G1N	v202449-202503	E

770G36	Globalisation and Economic Growth	7.5	G1N	v202449-202503	E

Semester 4 Spring 2025

Specialisation: Economics
Course code	Course name	Credits	Level	Weeks	ECV
770G17	Mathematical Methods in Economics	7.5	G1F	v202504-202508	E

770G40	Game Theory and Politics	7.5	G1F	v202504-202508	E

770G23	Cost-Benefit Analysis	7.5	G1F	v202509-202513	E

770G27	Labour Economics	7.5	G1F	v202509-202513	E

770G24	Intermediate Macroeconomics	7.5	G1F	v202514-202518	C

732G93	Multiple Regression and Time Series Analysis	7.5	G1F	v202519-202523	C

Specialisation: Political Science
Course code	Course name	Credits	Level	Weeks	ECV
733G36	Political Theory 2	7.5	G1F	v202504-202508	C

733G50	Voters, Parties, and Electoral Systems	7.5	G1F	v202509-202513	E

733G57	State Building and Democratization in Africa and the Middle East	7.5	G1F	v202509-202513	E

733G53	Power, Order, and Conflict in International Politics	7.5	G1F	v202514-202518	E

733G59	The Role of Public Administration in Democracy	7.5	G1F	v202514-202518	E

732G93	Multiple Regression and Time Series Analysis	7.5	G1F	v202519-202523	C

Semester 5 Autumn 2025

Specialisation: Economics
Course code	Course name	Credits	Level	Weeks	ECV
733G36	Political Theory 2	7.5	G1F	v202534-202538	E

733G55	Welfare Systems in Europe: Ideas, policies, and outcomes	7.5	G1F	v202534-202538	E

770G18	Corporate Finance	7.5	G1F	v202534-202538	E

730G67	Diagnostic Work	7.5	G1N	v202534-202603	E

799G58	Practical Training in Political Science and Economics	15	G2F	v202534-202603	E

799G59	Practical Training in Political Science and Economics	30	G2F	v202534-202603	E

733G57	State Building and Democratization in Africa and the Middle East	7.5	G1F	v202539-202543	E

733G59	The Role of Public Administration in Democracy	7.5	G1F	v202539-202543	E

770G19	International Finance and Fixed Income Management	7.5	G1F	v202539-202543	E

770G32	Econometrics	7.5	G1F	v202539-202543	E

733G53	Power, Order, and Conflict in International Politics	7.5	G1F	v202544-202548	E

770G21	Industrial Organization	7.5	G1F	v202544-202548	E

732G92	Survey Methods	7.5	G1F	v202544-202603	E

730G97	Risk Management of Financial Markets and Institutions	7.5	G1F	v202549-202603	E

733G51	Challenges of European Integration	7.5	G1F	v202549-202603	E

770G01	Development Economics	7.5	G1F	v202549-202603	E

770G22	Environmental Economics	7.5	G1F	v202549-202603	E

Specialisation: Political Science
Course code	Course name	Credits	Level	Weeks	ECV
733G55	Welfare Systems in Europe: Ideas, policies, and outcomes	7.5	G1F	v202534-202538	E

770G17	Mathematical Methods in Economics	7.5	G1F	v202534-202538	E

770G18	Corporate Finance	7.5	G1F	v202534-202538	E

733G25	Diagnostic Work	7.5	G1F	v202534-202603	E

799G58	Practical Training in Political Science and Economics	15	G2F	v202534-202603	E

799G59	Practical Training in Political Science and Economics	30	G2F	v202534-202603	E

733G57	State Building and Democratization in Africa and the Middle East	7.5	G1F	v202539-202543	E

733G59	The Role of Public Administration in Democracy	7.5	G1F	v202539-202543	E

770G19	International Finance and Fixed Income Management	7.5	G1F	v202539-202543	E

770G32	Econometrics	7.5	G1F	v202539-202543	E

733G53	Power, Order, and Conflict in International Politics	7.5	G1F	v202544-202548	E

770G20	Macroeconomic Theory and Politics	7.5	G1F	v202544-202548	E

770G21	Industrial Organization	7.5	G1F	v202544-202548	E

732G92	Survey Methods	7.5	G1F	v202544-202603	E

730G97	Risk Management of Financial Markets and Institutions	7.5	G1F	v202549-202603	E

733G51	Challenges of European Integration	7.5	G1F	v202549-202603	E

770G01	Development Economics	7.5	G1F	v202549-202603	E

770G22	Environmental Economics	7.5	G1F	v202549-202603	E

Semester 6 Spring 2026

Specialisation: Economics
Course code	Course name	Credits	Level	Weeks	ECV
770G17	Mathematical Methods in Economics	7.5	G1F	v202604-202608	E

770G25	Health Economics and Ethics	7.5	G1F	v202604-202608	E

770G31	Industrial Organisation	7.5	G1F	v202604-202608	E

770G40	Game Theory and Politics	7.5	G1F	v202604-202608	E

770G32	Econometrics	7.5	G1F	v202609-202613	C

770G13	Bachelor Thesis in Economics	15	G2E	v202614-202623	C

Specialisation: Political Science
Course code	Course name	Credits	Level	Weeks	ECV
733G60	Analysis and Method in Political Science	15	G1F	v202604-202613	C

733G61	Bachelor Thesis in Political Science	15	G2E	v202614-202623	C

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