Political Science, 1-year Programme

Study programme code STATV60

ECTS credits 60

Admission requirements

Higher Education Entrance Qualification

General description and profile of the programme

The one year study aims to give an introduction to the most central issues of political and administrative leadership theories. Comparing the Norwegian political system with other political systems from an international point of view.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, non-formal and informal) Arrangements for the recognition of prior learning are described in the information on the institution under "General arrangements for the recognition of prior learning (formal, informal and non-formal)".

Examination regulations and grading For a description of the examination regulations, see the Examination Regulations of the University of Agder.

For information about the Norwegian grading system, see ECTS credits and grades. Specific information on grading for each course is found in the individual course descriptions.

Graduation requirements The Examination Regulations of the University of Agder regulate the graduation requirements for each programme of study.

Learning outcomes The programme gives a theroretical introduction to how our political system is built and how it works. It gives an overview over our political and administrative governmental system and how other political governmental systems works. The programmes is viewed and presented from both an international, national and local perpective.

Teaching methods

The study is a combination of lectures, seminars, group work and individual assignments.

Assessment methods

Forms of examinations for each course are listed in the individual course descriptions.

Occupational profiles of graduates and access to further studies

The programme gives the student a good basic background for working in administrative positions within both public and private sector, as well as NGO's og INGO's. When taken together with PPU in the Teacher Education Programme, this one-year programme will qualify students to teach political science in the schools.

The One-Year Programme in Political Science is identical to the first year of the Bachelor's Degree Programme in Political Science and may be included as a part of this programme. The programme may also be included as a part of other bachelor programmes as a minor subject, or in a self-composed bachelor programme.

Students may apply to get transferred to the bachelorprogramme if they fulfill our requirements for entry into the BA programme.

Contact person Katja Skjølberg