Master's Programme in Societal Security, Master of Social Sciences (2 years)
University of Helsinki · Helsinki, Finland
About the programme
The Master’s Programme in Societal Security is a new multidisciplinary programme that examines security phenomena through political, social, historical and economic perspectives. You will learn to analyse and understand security responses and discourses, conflicts, and societal risks.
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Key facts
- Degree
- Master's
- Institution
- University of Helsinki (University)
- Location
- Helsinki
- Language of instruction
- Finnish
- 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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