Sweden in the EU - Academic Perspectives and Competitive Intelligence 15 credits

About the course

The course analyses the debate about EU's future development, as well as questions about the impact of EU membership on Swedish democracy and constitutional practice, not least the regarding the parliament (the Riksdag) and the political parties. It provides an opportunity to do research on Swedish democracy within the European Union. During the course, students are given the opportunity to write a short essay in the format of a journal articles in a chosen area. This area of in-depth study is chosen by the teacher after consultation with the student. The focus of the article should be on one of more of the themes mentioned in this syllabus, and the study should be designed as a study of multi-level governance and "government in governance". This may include local, national, European and / or global level, as well as party politics, voters and/or administrative management. The essay should include a review of previous research and of current scientific articles in political science journals. It should also have an explicit empirical content.

The essay should cover no more than 75 000 characters, including spaces. It should also be written according to the author's instructions for a specific scientific journal, one that has been chosen in consultation with the teacher.

On the basis of the research for the article, the student should conduct a scenario analysis using the so-called back-casting technology. This should be presented in summary form on an A4 page and with an oral presentation, which covers approximately 15 minutes.

In as far as possible, the course and the final presentation is given in collaboration with stakeholders and partners in the workplace.

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Spring 2026
- Sweden in the EU - Academic Perspectives and Competitive Intelligence
  
  International admissions round
  
  Spring 2026 / Umeå / English / On site
  
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  Starts
  19 January 2026
  
  Ends
  23 March 2026
  
  Number of credits
  15 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-F2604
  
  Eligibility 90 credits including an independent thesis in Political Science, Peace and Conflict Studies or equivalent 15 hp. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish Upper Secondary course English 6/level 2. Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
  
  Selection
  Academic credits
  
  Application
  Application deadline was 15 August 2025. The application period is closed.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 24,150
  
  Total fee: SEK 24,150
  
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