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Political Science: Policy Processes – Actors, Causes and Consequences

Congratulations and welcome to the course STVN22

We are happy to welcome you to the Department of Political Science at Lund University. In order to accept and secure our offer please read the information below carefully. 

Compulsory introductory meeting 

The semester starts with a compulsory introductory meeting and introductory lecture on August 28, at 13–16 in house Eden, room 222 A.

If you fail to attend without notifying the academic advisors you will loose your spot on the course which will be offered to a student on the waiting list. 

Find you way to Eden where your classes will be held

Eligibility and Conditional offer 

Specific Entry Requirements: 150 credits in completed courses, including a Bachelor degree essay, in the subject of political science, peace and conflict studies, or an equivalent discipline.

If you do not fulfill the above at the time of admission you have received a conditional offer. You must therefore present documents verifying your eligibility in connection with the introductory meeting. 

Web registration

It is important that you web register on time or else you will lose your place and it will be offered to another applicant.

Dates and instructions regarding web registration

Schedule and classes 

Classes are schedule 2–3 times a week. Part of the classes are compulsory.   

Search for your schedule in TimeEdit

Syllabus and literature list

Course content and links to syllabus and literature list

Check if the course literature is available at the Social Science Faculty Library

Canvas learning platform

Canvas is Lund University’s learning management platform. Here you can find information about your course, messages from your teachers as well as files and other things relevant to your course. Please note that there is some delay from the time you register to accessing the program and course page in Canvas.

Log-in to Canvas here

If you have any questions regarding the course please do not hesitate to contact the Academic advisors. 

We look forward to meeting you all!

Welcome!

Rikard Bengtsson                
Director of Studies                      

Lidija Lindoff, Daniel Alfons and Mats Janér
Academic Advisors

Contact Your Academic Advisor

Lidija Lindoff, room 231 B
Telephone hours: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10–12 
Telephone: 046-222 89 38

Mats Janér, room 233
Telephone hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 10–12 
Telephone: 046-222 80 48

Daniel Alfons, room 232
Telephone hours: Thursdays 10–12 
Telephone: 046-222 89 50

Feel free to book an appointment with us!

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

More information regarding student counselling

Students with disabilities

Having a disability, such as visual impairment, dyslexia, or ADHD, should not be a barrier for your studies with us! You can be eligible for various forms of learning support. 

Find out more about what kind of support you can receive on Lund University's central website

Send in your application on nais.uhr.se