The Political Science Bachelor program in Uppsala starts every autumn and consists of two parts: firstly, an obligatory first 90 Swedish academic credits (“hp”, there are thirty credits to a semester). This is then followed by a further 90 hp of more in depth and specific studies, for example: national economy or peace and development. Most of the combined 180 hp (six semesters) are in Swedish, but many courses are in English and most papers of various lengths may also be submitted in English.