Sosiaalipolitiikka, maisteri (2 v)
University of Turku · Turku, Finland
About the programme
The focus areas of education and research in Social Policy are social security systems and the impact of social policy solutions on access to services, income distribution, poverty and the base of support for the welfare state. Studying Social Policy in Turku is interesting and motivating – the discipline invests in high-quality teaching and makes use of a variety of learning methods.
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Key facts
- Degree
- Master's
- Institution
- University of Turku (University)
- Location
- Turku
- 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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