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Student counselling at the Department of Political Science

Here you can get advice and support before, during, and after your studies in political science, peace and conflict studies, and intelligence analysis.

What can we help you with?

You can contact the student counselling if you need help with:

  • planning your studies 
  • choosing courses and pathways towards a degree 
  • course structure and reading lists 
  • exemptions from entry requirements 
  • questions about exam results and assessment 
  • study difficulties or delays in your studies 

We can also advise on career paths and opportunities after your studies.

Common matters

On the student counselling Canvas page, you will find information about:

  • study support 
  • re-examinations 
  • course registration within your programme 
  • approved leave, study breaks and deferment 
  • applying for admission to a later part of a programme 
  • distance learning and freestanding courses 
  • applying for a degree 
  • internships, scholarships and traineeships 
  • key systems at Lund University 

Start by checking the information there. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please contact us.

Student counselling Canvas page

Other support functions

Student Health 

Student Health is available to all students at Lund University. You can contact them if you need support related to your well-being or study situation. 

Healthcare as a current student | Lund University

Academic Support Centre 

The Academic Support Centre offers support in areas such as:

  • academic writing 
  • referencing and avoiding plagiarism 
  • critical reading and thinking 
  • time management 
  • oral presentations 

You can book individual support sessions in English.

The Academic Support Centre | Lund University

Academic writing and reference management 

For support with academic writing and referencing, please visit the Faculty Library website.

Guides and support for students | Faculty of Social Sciences

Work environment 

For information about your study environment, see the Lund University website or contact the person responsible at the department.

Student health and safety representatives | Lund University

Digital tools and support

You can find more information about digital tools and support for students at Lund University:

Zoom for online learning 

Software and IT services for students at Lund University

Contact our student advisers

  • registration or re-registration
  • study certificate
  • exam results

E-mail: studievagledare [at] svet [dot] lu [dot] se (studievagledare[at]svet[dot]lu[dot]se)

We will reply as soon as we can.

Book a counselling session

You can book a counselling session via:

TimeEdit (booking system)

Alternatively, via e-mail.

Student advisers and contact details

  • Daniel Alfons – Room 232
    Tel: 046-222 89 50
  • Mats Janér – Room 233
    Tel: 046-222 80 48
  • Lidija Lindoff – Room 231 B
    Tel: 046-222 89 38