Master's Programme in Political Science: Environmental Governance and Behavior (MapsE)
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Welcome! On this page, you can see how the programme's 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
The first semester consists of the mandatory core course SK2121 Political Science Analysis.
In the second part of the semester, you can choose between five different courses. NOTE: you must take at least one methodology course (numbers 2-5) during the programme. Two of the courses require prior knowledge of methodology.
- PX2116 Political psychology. Core course. The course is given by the Department of Psychology.
- SF2323 Applied Qualitative Research Methods, problems and design
- SF2322 Applied Qualitative Research Methods
- SF2324 Introduction to Applied Research Design and Quantitative Research Methods for Social Scientists
- SF2321 Applied Statistical Analysis.
Semester 2
During the second semester, you will be taking two specialization courses:
- SK2223 Environmental Problems within Social Science: From Tragedy of the Commons to Planetary Boundaries
- SK2221 Environmental politics and institutions.
Semester 3
In the first part of the third semester, you will take the mandatory core course PX2151 Environmental Psychology. The course is given by the Department of Psychology.
In the second part of the semester, you can choose between five different courses. NOTE: you must take at least one methodology course (numbers 2-5) during the programme. Two of the courses require prior knowledge of methodology.
- PX2116 Political psychology. Core course. The course is given by the Department of Psychology.
- SF2323 Applied Qualitative Research Methods, problems and design
- SF2322 Applied Qualitative Research Methods
- 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 work on your degree project within the course SK2532 Master's Thesis (30 credits). It is possible to change the order of semesters 3 and 4 for those who prefer to do the internship at the end.
For more information: Degree project.
Internship
You may do an internship in the summer through the Erasmus programme or as an optional fifth semester. Please reach out to Elin Ackerberg if you have any questions.
To apply for courses within the programme
As a student, you must submit your course applications for the upcoming semester through universityadmission.se. Please make sure to apply for the correct courses, follow the application process accurately, submit your application on time, and accept your place after the first round of selection to secure your spot. The education administrator will send you an email before each application round with information about which courses to apply for.
Disability study support
If you are entitled to disability study support during your studies due to, for example, a persistent functional impairment, you can find more information on the Student Portal. If you have any questions about pedagogical support, feel free to contact the study counsellor, Eva Nilsson.
For more information: Disability study support.
Study counselling
If you need any pedagogical support, want to have your previous education credited, or need to take a break or withdraw from your studies, you can turn to Eva Nilsson. She can also help you plan your future and career.
Elin Ackerberg provides support and guidance when it comes to planning your career. With her, you can also discuss internships, both in Sweden and on an international scale. You can do an internship in the summer through the Erasmus programme or as an optional fifth semester.
Student groups
Welcome to the MAPS(E) Student Group, the student association for the Master’s Programme in Political Science (MAPS) and the Master’s Programme in Political Science: Environmental Governance and Behavior (MAPSE).
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