Program Overview

Introduction to the Politices Kandidatprogrammet

The Politices Kandidatprogrammet (pol.kand.) is a social science education that combines politics and economics. The program provides students with the tools to analyze social changes, both locally and globally, with the opportunity to adapt the education to their interests and future goals.

About the Program

The Politices Kandidatprogrammet is a three-year program that provides a broad understanding of social structures and change processes, with the opportunity to specialize in political science, economics, or human geography. Students can also broaden their competence with courses in business administration, statistics, or commercial law.

Education and Career

The program gives students a stable foundation for qualified analysis work and problem-solving in public administration, business, and civil society. The education is flexible and allows students to shape their profile according to their own interests and career goals.

Campus and Study Environment

The program is located at Campus Paradis in Lund, which offers a central study environment with lecture halls, libraries, and student facilities.

Program Content

The program consists of a combination of lectures, seminars, project work, and supervision. Students train their ability to analyze complex social issues, think critically, and communicate their conclusions - both orally and in writing.

Career Opportunities

The Politices Kandidatprogrammet provides a broad social science competence that is in demand both in government agencies and in companies. Students develop skills in analysis, investigation, communication, and leadership, which are important qualities in a changing labor market.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, students must have a basic eligibility + English 6, Mathematics 3b or 3c, Social Science 1b or 1a1 + 1a2. Alternatively, students can have English level 2, Mathematics continuation level 1b or continuation level 1c, Social Science level 1b or level 1a2.

Selection

The selection is based on grades (66%) and the Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34%). The university has decided to use a valid test result as a tiebreaker in the event of equal merits.

Tuition Fees

Students who are citizens of a country within the EU/EEA and Switzerland do not pay application or tuition fees. Students who are citizens of a country outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland must pay tuition fees, which amount to 375,000 SEK for the entire program.

Application

Students can apply to the program through the University Admissions website. The application must be submitted by the deadline, which is usually in April for the autumn semester.

Previous Admission Points

The previous admission points for the program are as follows:

• Autumn semester 2025: 20.3 (grade) and 1.35 (Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test)
• Spring semester 2026: 19.79 (grade) and 1.35 (Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test)

Study Opportunities

The program offers study opportunities in Lund, with a focus on social sciences and humanities. Students can choose to specialize in political science, economics, or human geography, and can also take courses in business administration, statistics, or commercial law.

Research Areas

The program is connected to several research areas, including political science, economics, and human geography. Students can participate in research projects and write their thesis in one of these areas.

Alumni

Many alumni from the program have gone on to work in government agencies, companies, and non-profit organizations, both in Sweden and internationally. The program provides a broad social science competence that is in demand in many different fields.