Comparative Social Policy and Welfare, Social Science Research, Master of Social Sciences

Comparative Social Policy and Welfare, Social Science Research, Master of Social Sciences is a Masters program taught at Tampere University, Finland. Intake: Autumn. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

Comparative Social Policy and Welfare (COSOPO) is a specialisation within the Master’s Programme in Social Science Research. It examines social policy and welfare in global, national and local contexts, with a focus on European societies and different welfare models. Students study comparative designs and qualitative and quantitative policy analysis, and may choose elective study units on well-being and welfare production in a globalising world.

The programme is jointly organised by Tampere University and Johannes Kepler University Linz. Studies are primarily online and combine contact teaching with online learning. Once each semester there is a joint intensive period of 1–2 weeks, which is compulsory. The degree comprises core study blocks in conceptual approaches, national systems, research methodology, academic writing, electives, an internship, and a master’s thesis. Students may gain work experience as a trainee or through voluntary work for three months.

The programme aims to enhance students’ credentials for roles as analysts and applied researchers in national, European and international organisations.

Modules

• Conceptual Approaches to the Comparative Study of Welfare Production
• National Systems of Welfare and Society
• Empirical Research Methodology
• Elective study units on Well-being and Welfare Production in a Globalizing World
• Internship
• Academic Writing
• Master's Thesis and Thesis Seminar

The minimum requirements for admission in Comparative Social Policy and Welfare, Social Science Research, Master of Social Sciences at Tampere University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Tampere University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Tampere University as pre-requiste for admission in Comparative Social Policy and Welfare, Social Science Research, Master of Social Sciences.

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Please check detail of study units at https://opintopolku.fi/konfo/en/koulutus/1.2.246.562.13.00000000000000001079

• Analyst
• Applied researcher
• Work in welfare management
• Work in social policy development
• Employment in national and local governments
• Employment in private companies
• Employment in non-governmental organisations
• Employment in academia

6 fully funded scholarships are listed for Finland. See Finland scholarships.