Sosiaalipolitiikka, Yhteiskuntatutkimuksen maisteriohjelma, maisteri (2 v)
Tampere University · Tampere, Finland
About the programme
A student in the social policy study track who graduates with a master's degree in social sciences has a broad and in-depth understanding of social and societal policy as both a science and a practice. They have the skills to study and evaluate social phenomena and to propose alternative solutions to prevailing practices and ways of operating.
Description: Opintopolku / Studyinfo.fi (Finnish National Agency for Education) (CC BY 4.0), translated by machine.
Key facts
- Degree
- Master's
- Institution
- Tampere University (University)
- Location
- Tampere
- 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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Source: Opintopolku / Studyinfo.fi (Finnish National Agency for Education) (CC BY 4.0). As of October 10, 2026. The assignment to fields is ours. Check the details with the institution before you apply.
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