General description

Political science deals with political decisionmaking processes and social dynamics, as well as the underlying structures of power and domination. The major in Political Science teaches the fundamentals of political systems and theories and introduces students to empirical social research. Those completing the program have in-depth political science and methodological expertise and can apply quantitative and qualitative research methods. They understand scientific texts, can critically analyze and classify them, are able to write smaller-scale political science texts and essays, and present content in an appropriate manner to a specialist audience and informed laypeople. Graduates with a Bachelor’s degree are qualified for work at the interfaces of science, business, media, international relations, public administration, education, government, and public service.

Admission requirements

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Branch of studies

Political science

ECTS credits

120 ECTS Credits

Degree

Bachelor of Arts UZH
in Social Sciences