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  Master of Social Sciences in Social Science Research - Comparative Social Policy and Welfare


Tampere University    Masters Programmes

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Politics & Government (30) Social Work (32) Sociology (33)

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Are you passionate about understanding society, policy, and research? Look no further than the Master of Social Sciences in Social Science Research - Comparative Social Policy and Welfare programme. Delivered jointly by Tampere University in Finland and Johannes Kepler University Linz in Austria, this interdisciplinary programme offers a unique opportunity to explore contemporary societies and social issues in a global context. Gain expertise in analysing social policy and welfare, and develop the skills needed to create sustainable solutions. With flexible online learning and the chance to study at two prestigious European institutions, this programme opens doors to exciting career opportunities in government, NGOs, and academia.

About the course

Knowledge on society. Expertise on policy. Competence in research.

A joint approach by two European universities to contemporary societies and social issues.

Comparative Social Policy and Welfare (COSOPO) provides an interdisciplinary approach to contemporary societies in Europe and facilitates understanding social policy and welfare issues in global, national and local contexts. In this programme, you are able to develop skills for understanding and analysing the development of societies and for engaging with sustainable welfare and policy solutions.

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Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s degree - nationally recognized first cycle degree

an applicable bachelor’s degree at a university or a university of applied sciences in Finland
a bachelor's degree completed in a university outside Finland which provides eligibility for equivalent University master’s degree studies in the country in which it was awarded.
with a minimum scope of 180 ECTS credits, three to four years of full-time study
from a relevant field for the master’s degree programme that you’re applying to
from a recognised institution of higher education


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