International Programme in Politics and Economics

Overview

The International Programme in Politics and Economics BA programme from University West , is the only international multidisciplinary programme in Sweden that offers a bachelor’s degree in politics and economics. Furthermore, University West offers an intimate campus environment without the usual barriers between academic staff and students. Here, your professors are easily accessible to answer questions, hold discussions and provide individual feedback.

 Students and staff come from Sweden, Europe and across the globe – all continents are represented. This gives your programme a truly international, multicultural study environment that is also highly personal – in addition to a lively, stimulating student life.

The globalisation process challenges our traditional understanding of how political and economic decisions are made – and who makes them. Study the integration of politics and economics in a global context that also considers histories, cultures and societies. Highly international, this programme also gives you opportunities to work and study inside or outside of Sweden.

Career opportunities:

With the IPPE Bachelor’s Degree, you can apply for further studies at the postgraduate level within political science or related fields, in Sweden or internationally. University West also offers a natural continuation of your studies at postgraduate level in form of a full two-year international Master’s Programme in Work Integrated Political Studies (WIPS).

The programme is a joint venture with University of the Western Cape in South Africa, given entirely in English. WIPS focuses on applied political-economic studies conducted in close collaboration with civil society. Upon completion of the WIPS Master’s Programme, you are qualified to apply for PhD studies within Work Integrated Learning at University West.

With your international IPPE education, employment opportunities include local and national public administration, the EU and other international institutions, as well as non-governmental organisations. Other possibilities include careers in industry and commerce, within and outside of Sweden. IPPE alumni have made careers as planners, project leaders, administrators and analysts in municipalities, regional authorities, state organisations, NGO’s and international organisations as well as banks and private companies.