Comparative Social Policy and Welfare, Social Science Research, Master of Social Sciences (2 yrs)
Tampere University · Tampere, Finland
About the programme
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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Key facts
- Degree
- Master's
- Institution
- Tampere University (University)
- Location
- Tampere
- Language of instruction
- English
- Standard duration
- 2 years
- Study mode
- Full-time
About Geography
People, places and landscapes: maps, GIS, migration, cities and the environment.
Where it leads
GIS analyst · Urban planner · Environmental consultant · Cartographer
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