Master's Programme in International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG)
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Welcome as a student to the Master's Programme in International Administration and Global Governance. Below, you will find detailed information on how the four semesters are structured. We wish you the best of luck in your studies!
Schedule and more
Schedule, syllabus, literature list, responsible teacher and more can be found in the course overview for your first course in the Canvas learning management system. It is important that you register for the course in good time before the course starts. If you have practical questions about your course, you are welcome to contact the education administrator.
Learn more in the Canvas learning management system.
Contact
Wilma Holmestrand is the programme's education administrator. She assists you with practical questions about the programme, courses within the programme, registration, and reporting of results. If you have any questions or are unsure of whom to contact, don't hesitate to reach out to Wilma!
Programme structure
Semester 1
In the first semester, you will study two mandatory core courses:
- AG2110 Theoretical and Historical Perspectives on Global Governance
- AG2120 International Administration and Policy.
Semester 2
In the second semester, you have the option to specialize in two courses or engage in an internship for half or the entire semester. Alternatively, you can opt for study abroad through exchange studies. To complete your degree, you must enroll in at least one course marked with an asterisk (*) in either the second or the third semester.
During the first part of the semester, you can choose between:
- SK2212 The Quality of Government in a Comparative Perspective *
- SF2221 Global Security and Democracy *. The course is given by the School of Global Studies.
- AG2440 Internship (15 credits)
- AG2450 Internship (30 credits)
- Exchange studies (30 credits).
During the second half of the semester, you can choose from:
- SK2221 Environmental politics and institutions
- SK2222 Varieties of Democracy and Democratization
- Elective course from the list provided by the School of Global Studies
- Elective course from the list provided by the School of Business, Economy, and Law.
Semester 3
In the first part of the third semester, you should either select a course or participate in a half-term internship if you have not done so in the previous semester.
- SK2211 The Performance of Democracies *
- EU2210 European Environment and Energy *
- EU2215 Europe in the World *
- Elective course from the list provided by the School of Business, Economy, and Law
- AG2240 Internship (15 credits).
After that, you will take a methodology course – you can choose from the four options below. Two of the courses require prior knowledge of methods:
- SF2323 Applied Qualitative Research Methods, problems and design
- SF2322 Applied Qualitative Research Methods. The course is given by the School of Global Studies.
- SF2324 Introduction to Applied Research Design and Quantitative Research Methods for Social Scientists
- SF2321 Applied Statistical Analysis.
Semester 4
In the fourth and final semester, you will focus on your thesis within the AG2500 Master’s Thesis for IAGG course, which is worth 30 credits.
To apply for courses within the programme
As a student, you must submit your course applications for the upcoming semester through universityadmission.se. To secure your spot, it's important to apply for the correct courses, follow the application process correctly, submit your application on time, and accept your place after the first round of selection. Before each application round, the education administrator will email you information about which courses to apply for.
Disability study support
If you have a persistent functional impairment and are entitled to disability support during your studies, you can find more information on the Student Portal. In case you have any queries regarding pedagogical support, please feel free to contact the Study Counsellor, Eva Nilsson.
For more information, please see Disability study support.
Study counselling
If you require disability study support, want to get your previous education credited, or need to take a study break or withdraw from your studies, you can always turn to Eva Nilsson. With Eva, you can also discuss your plans and career goals.
With Karin Ekberg, you can discuss internships, both in Sweden and on an international scale. Karin can also provide support and guidance when planning your career.
For personalised guidance on selecting exchange studies, don't hesitate to reach out to Angelica Thell. She can also assist you in exploring our double degree programmes, which offers the opportunity to study for a year in Konstanz, Germany or in Shanghai, China.
Student groups
Are you aware of the student association specifically meant for those pursuing IAGG? It's known as The IAGG Student Board, and its members work towards ensuring that your experience during your studies at the University of Gothenburg is safe, enjoyable, and fulfilling. We recommend joining them too!