Arbetsintegrerade politiska studier, Masterprogram, 120 HP Jämför

Arbetsintegrerade politiska studier

Policies and political decisions, whether enacted locally or internationally, play a pivotal role in shaping and impacting the social, economic, and environmental landscapes of our world. This program aims to cultivate fresh perspectives on how the synthesis of knowledge production, learning, and practical experiences can effectively drive societal transformation through the study and application of real-world challenges. Throughout your two-year master’s program, you will engage in research internships conducted in close collaboration with various societal stakeholders, propelling your career forward. Moreover, the partnership between University West in Sweden and the University of the Western Cape in South Africa ensures that your program transcends national boundaries, offering you an authentically international learning experience.

More about the program

Policies and political decisions, whether crafted at local or international levels, wield considerable influence over the social, economic, and environmental fabric of our world. This program is designed to foster fresh perspectives on how the synthesis of knowledge production, experiential learning, and practical insights can drive societal change through the examination of real-world challenges. Through research internships conducted in direct collaboration with various societal stakeholders, you’ll advance your career trajectory while pursuing your studies. The partnership between University West in Sweden, University of the Western Cape, and Central University of Technology in South Africa ensures that the program offers a genuinely international perspective.

The Work Integrated Political Studies (WIPS) program is a distinctive two-year international master’s program (120 credits) leading to an MA degree in Work Integrated Learning, with a focus on political studies aimed at fostering societal change. Through its applied research approach, which is deeply integrated with practical work experience, the program equips you with the skills to make a tangible impact on societal transformation. This program is particularly beneficial for those pursuing careers in political-economic spheres within public administration, non-profit organizations, and private corporations, both domestically and globally.

Offered in a campus/hybrid format, students have the option to enroll and study at University West’s campus or at one of the program’s educational partners, located at Västervik campus, UWC campus, and CUT campus. Please note that the program is not available online.

Program in english

In this program, which is entirely taught in English, students and faculty hail from diverse cultures and regions across the globe, fostering a vibrant learning atmosphere and student community. Through a strong partnership with the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town, South Africa, your program offers you the chance to engage in research projects at various organizations and institutions not only in Sweden and South Africa but also in other locations worldwide.

Work Integrated Learning

University West is renowned as the foremost institution for Work Integrated Learning (WIL). With a mandate from the Swedish government two decades ago to pioneer WIL development, the university remains at the forefront of this field today. WIL involves transitioning from academic and theoretical learning to practical, real-world applications throughout your program.

Distinguishing itself from others, our international and interdisciplinary program offers a master’s degree in WIL with a specialization in political studies. During the second year of the program, you’ll undertake a research placement either in Sweden or abroad, collaborating with NGOs, institutions, organizations, or companies tackling real-world challenges. The networks, skills, and experiences you acquire during this period will prove invaluable in your future career. Moreover, your research internship project will serve as the cornerstone of your master’s thesis, overseen continuously by program staff and internship hosts.

Behörighetskrav

Kandidatexamen om 180 hp inom det samhällsvetenskapliga fältet, eller motsvarande. Engelska 6 eller motsvarande.