Course
Course 7.5 credits • SASH63
Are you interested in the development of Swedish politics and Swedish political life in the 20th and 21st centuries? Learn more on topics such as: Swedish political parties; the founding of the National State and democratic developments; the politics of gender policies and political predictions for 21st century Sweden.
Description
The course provides an introduction to Swedish politics. The political system in general, the constitution, the government and the political parties are discussed in a historical as well as in a contemporary perspective. Sweden’s role as a small country in a global context, both as a member of the European Union and the United Nations, is highlighted. Swedish attributes such as “The Swedish Model” and the policy of neutrality are analysed in a historical perspective as well as with reference to the present situation. Special attention is given to the Swedish gender model, refugee politics and ethnic pluralism.
Further information
The course is given in our humanities and theology centre, LUX. This offers an exciting campus environment with a vibrant student life. Lund University has one of Sweden’s oldest and largest research library, and the library at LUX is one of 26 libraries within this network.
The course is given as a part-time course once a year, during the spring semester (day-time). The course is a free-standing course for beginners. It can be included in a first or second-cycle degree.
Study period:
spring semester 2026
Type of studies:
part time, 50 %,
day
Study period:
2026-04-08 – 2026-06-01
Language of instruction:
English
Application code:
LU-70904
Eligibility:
General requirements for university studies in Sweden
- The schedule will be published 2025-12-18.
- Library Guide Historia
Second Admission Round
Nationell ansökningsomgång
Spring semester 2026
Last application date
15October 2025