Master's Programme in Global Politics and Communication, Master of Social Sciences

Campus Masters Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Masters
First-year fees
€26,000
Starts
Autumn

Introduction

Master's Programme in Global Politics and Communication, Master of Social Sciences is a Masters program taught at University of Helsinki, Finland. Intake: Autumn. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

The Master's Programme in Global Politics and Communication at the University of Helsinki is an interdisciplinary programme in political science, media studies and global political economy. It covers the interaction of political, economic and media forces at local, national and global levels, and it develops critical thinking, analytical skills and research methods.

The programme is a 120 ECTS degree completed in two years. It is taught in English through contact teaching and is full-time and on-site, with some courses offering distance study opportunities. The structure includes joint studies, study track studies, a master's thesis seminar, a master's thesis, career skills and elective studies.

Students choose one of three study tracks: Governance, Organisations and Communication; Media and Democracy; or World Politics and Economic Governance. The programme includes a 30 ECTS master's thesis written in English and completed under the guidance of a supervisor.

Modules

  • Theories of Politics and Communication in the Information Age
  • Globalizations: Politics, Economy and Communication
  • Methodology courses
  • World Politics and Economic Governance
  • Governance, Organisations and Communication
  • Media and Democracy

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Master's Programme in Global Politics and Communication, Master of Social Sciences at University of Helsinki for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by University of Helsinki.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Helsinki as pre-requiste for admission in Master's Programme in Global Politics and Communication, Master of Social Sciences.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Courses Units

More Information

  • Policy analyst
  • Public policy advisor
  • Civil servant
  • Communications officer
  • Journalist
  • Researcher
  • Academic teacher
  • Financial expert
  • Trade expert

Scholarships

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