Three subjects, one building
Learn about our three interesting subjects – Political science, Peace and conflict studies and Intelligence analysis.
Political science
Do you want to understand how politics really works – from the local level to global decisions? Political science gives you the tools to analyse political events in a changing world. You study how power is exercised, how decisions are made and how political systems work in practice. The subject combines classic questions about democracy, conflict and collaboration with current themes such as globalization, governance and social change. The subject opens up paths to professions such as administrators, analysts, PR consultants, journalists, diplomats or project managers – in Sweden, in the EU or globally.
Peace and conflict studies
What does it take to build peace in a world characterized by conflict? Peace and conflict studies gives you the tools to analyse everything from local unrest to global crises. You will study the causes of conflict, forms of violence, and how peace, reconciliation and security can be created and maintained in changing societies. The subject is multidisciplinary and combines perspectives from political science, international law, history, anthropology and economic history. After studying peace and conflict studies, many work with business intelligence, diplomacy, development issues, aid or security – for example within the UN, Sida, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, EU agencies or non-profit organisations.
Intelligence analysis
Are you interested in issues related to espionage and international security? How intelligence activities can be used in the work against serious organized crime and foreign powers' illegal intelligence gathering? How do democratic states organise their control of the intelligence and security services? The subject of intelligence analysis is offered from undergraduate to advanced level. Knowledge of intelligence analysis is a sought-after competence in ministries and government agencies, among others.