Arbetsintegrerade politiska studier, 120 hp
Policies and political decisions – made at local and international levels – form and influence the social, economic and environmental world we live in. This programme develop new perspectives of how knowledge production, combined with learning and experiences, can influence societal change through applied studies of societal challenges. You conduct research internship in direct collaboration with surrounding society 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, makes your programme is truly international.
About this programme
Policies and political decisions – made at local and international levels – form and influence the social, economic and environmental world we live in. This programme develops new perspectives of how knowledge production, combined with learning and experiences, can influence societal change through applied studies of societal challenges. You conduct research internship in direct collaboration with surrounding society to move your career forward during your studies. A collaboration between University West in Sweden and University of the Western Cape in South Africa, makes your programme truly international.
Work Integrated Political Studies (WIPS) is a unique two-year international master's programme (120 credits) that leads to an MA degree in Work Integrated Learning with a focus on political studies for societal change. The work integrated applied research approach provides you with training in how to have a direct impact on societal change through your work.
This programme is particularly useful for political-economic oriented professions in public administration, non-profits and private corporations, in Sweden as well as internationally.
International focus
In this fully English-taught programme, students and staff come from a wealth of different cultures and regions around the world, creating a rich learning environment and student life.
Delivered in close collaboration with the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town, South Africa, your programme gives you the opportunity to work on research projects at organisations and institutions in Sweden, South Africa and at other locations around the world.
Work integrated learning
University West is the leading university for Work Integrated Learning (WIL). The university was tasked with the development of WIL by the Swedish government 20 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. Throughout the second year of the programme, you will through a research placement in Sweden or abroad work with NGO’s, institutions, organisations or companies facing real-life challenges. The networks, skills and experiences you gain will be key in your future working life. The research internship project will also be the foundation of your master's thesis, all conducted under the continuous supervision given by the programme staff and internship hosts.
Career
Your international Master's Degree in Work Integrated Political Studies, together with your research internship work experience and networks, enhance advanced employment opportunities in various parts of the public sector, NGO’s and private companies, in Sweden as well as internationally. On graduation, you are prepared for professional work across cultural and national borders to develop, implement and lead projects handling politically and economically oriented issues for societal change.