Work Integrated Political Studies University West

Overview

Within this Work Integrated Political Studies MA programme from University West the work integrated applied research approach provides you with training in how to have a direct impact on societal change through your work. This Work Integrated Political Studies programme from University West is particularly useful for political-economic oriented professions in public administration, non-profits and private corporations, in Sweden as well as internationally.

Policies and political decisions – made at local and international levels – form and influence the social, economic and environmental world we live in. 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.

Career opportunities:

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.

Through their internship placements, numerous alumni have built careers as planners, project leaders, administrators and analysts in municipalities, regional authorities, state organisations, NGO’s, international organisations as well as banks and private companies.