Work integrated political studies
Policies and political decisions – made at local and international levels – form and influence the social, economic and environmental world we live in. The focus of your programme is how to affect societal change through applied studies of political challenges. Conduct research in direct collaboration with surrounding society and hold an internship to move your career forward during your two-year master’s programme. A collaboration between University West in Sweden and University of the Western Cape in South Africa, your programme is truly international.
WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING MEETS POLITICAL STUDIES
University West is Sweden’s leading university for Work Integrated Learning (WIL). The university was tasked with the development of WIL by the Swedish government 15+ years ago and continues to lead the field today. WIL is the practice of moving from academic and theoretical learning to real-world applications within the duration of your programme.
No other international, interdisciplinary programme offers a master's degree in WIL with a specialisation in political studies. On graduation, you’ll be prepared for professional work across cultural and national borders to develop, implement and lead projects handling politically and economically oriented issues.
YEAR-LONG WORK PLACEMENT
Throughout the second year of your programme, you will work on real-life challenges facing nonprofits, institutions or other organisations through a research placement in Sweden or South Africa. The networks and experiences you gain will be key in your future working life.
This research project will be the foundation of your master's thesis, and you’ll conduct it under the continuous supervision of and seminars given by the programme staff.
Į magistro studijų programas gali stoti visi, baigę universitetą arba besimokantys paskutiniame kurse. Studijos kurias baigei ar tebesimokai turi būti panašios krypties kaip ir tos, į kurias nori stoti, kadangi priėmimas yra paremtas ECTS kreditų suderinamumu.
ECTS kreditų išrašas - jei dar nesi baigęs aukštosios mokyklos, būtina prisegti ECTS kreditų išrašą, kuriame būtų matyti, kokius dalykus Tu mokeisi bei kokius pažymius ir kiek kreditų už juos gavai. Kai siunti anketą paskutiniame kurse, diplomą reikia prisegti vėliau, kai tik jį gausi.
Bakalauro diplomas – jei jau esi baigęs aukštąją mokyklą, išrašo nereikia, užtenka prie anketos prisegti savo Bakalauro diplomą.
Pastaba! Motyvacinis laiškas yra rekomenduojamas dokumentas stojant į šio universiteto programas. Universitetas reikalauja, kad laiške būtų max. 1000 žodžių.
Svarbu, jog anglų kalbos testo sertifikatą ir visus kitus reikalingus dokumentus atsiųstum iki balandžio 10d. Anglų kalbos žinias gali patvirtinti vienu iš šių būdų:
- IELTS - 6.5 (ir ne mažiau 5.5 iš keikvienos dalies).
- TOEFL - 90 (ir ne mažiau 20 iš rašymo)
Išimtis! Asmenims, turintiems brandos atestatą, kuriame nurodytas anglų kalbos B2 lygis anglų kalbos testo laikyti nereikia.
You will be considered for admission to Work Integrated Political Studies if you fulfil the following entry requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree of 180 credits within the field of social science or equivalent.
With your international Master's Degree in Work Integrated Political Studies, you’ll have employment opportunities in public administration, diplomatic service, the EU or other national and international institutions, as well as non-governmental organisations. Other possibilities include careers in the internationally oriented private sector of industry and commerce, within and outside of Sweden.
Through their internship placements, numerous alumni have built careers as planners, project leaders, administrators and analysists in municipalities, regional authorities, state organisations, NGO’s, international organisations as well as banks and private companies.
FURTHER EDUCATION
The master's degree enables you to apply for PhD programmes within the subject of Political Science or related fields in Sweden or internationally. University West is the only higher education institution worldwide to offer a unique PhD programme in Work Integrated Learning with specialisation in different fields. The Master in Work Integrated Political Studies is the natural gateway to qualify to apply for PhD studies within WIL at University West.
