Department of Politics and Society

Study programmes

The Department of Politics and Society offers a range of bachelor and master programmes covering various societal fields and perspectives. It also offers a part-time continuing adult education programme aimed at employed professionals, Master in Public Governance. The study programmes are managed by five study boards: Development and International Relations, Digitalization, History, Politics and Public Administration, and Public Governance. All programmes apply problem-based learning where students are urged to consider actual problems in the present or past. Thus, the department offers students a stimulating and rewarding study environment. Drawing on both national, European and global perspectives, the academic staff and affiliated teachers are engaged in exciting and cutting-edge research which inspires and shapes what are being taught across all levels in the department’s programmes.