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Study Model

Autumn 2026

Compulsary courses

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Spring 2027

Compulsary courses

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Learning outcomes

On successfull completion of the programme, the student should be able to:

Knowledge:

  • explain the Norwegian political and administrative system
  • give an account of other political systems
  • give an account of international politics
  • give an account of research methods in social science

Skills:

  • be able to conduct simple empirical studies
  • make simple assessments of problems which may occur in organisations

General qualifications:

  • be able to perform a simple analysis of the political and administrative system within Norway and the international community
  • be able to to teach social science in primary/ secondary education

Admission requirements

Higher Education Entrance Qualification

General description and profile of the programme

The study aims at giving an introduction to the most central issues of political and administrative theories. It compares the Norwegian political system with other political systems from an international perspective.

Teaching and learning methods

The programme 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. The one-year programme may constitute a part of a teacher education programme at the University of Agder.

The One-Year Programme in Political Science is almost identical to the first year of the Bachelor's Degree Programme in Political Science and may be included as a part of this programme.

Student evaluations

Study programme evaluation is conducted annually in the programme committee in accordance with the Quality System, section 4.2.

Contact person

The Programme coordinator
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