56 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Finland

The Area and Cultural Studies programme at University of Helsinki combines perspectives from the humanities and social sciences to build deep expertise in cultures and societies. We explore the globe, past and present, and give you the tools to thrive in an internationally connected world.

This European and Nordic Studies MA Programme from University of Helsinki is for you if you are you interested in developing your expertise in EU and European issues or do you want to understand Europe from a Nordic perspective.

This Economics MSc Programme from University of Helsinki prepares you for a career as an economist in business, financial markets and the public sector. 

The Economics programme from Aalto University prepares students to structure and understand the world through in-depth economic expertise and strong analytical skills, combined with computation and data processing skills. It is meant for students who are fascinated by complex challenges such as climate change, inequality and innovation, and want to address these challenges in an analytical manner.

This Peace, Mediation and Conflict Research programme from Tampere University provides a multi- and interdisciplinary approach to peace and conflict research. Ranked as a Top 10 degree in conflict resolution and peacebuilding by the Peacekeeper in 2017, PEACE facilitates understanding the complex nature of wars and conflicts as well as their short- and long-term consequences

The aim of the Creativity and Arts in Social and Health Fields (CRASH) programme from Metropolia University of Applied Sciences is to strengthen the professional competences needed when promoting health, well-being, inclusion and a sense of community in society through creativity and arts.

The global challenges of climate change, resource scarcity, and social inequality demand a new generation of professionals. If you're passionate about creating a better future and want to lead the way in sustainable innovation, the Master’s Degree in Sustainability Management from Tampere University of Applied Sciences is your next step.

The Zero Defect Manufacture for a Circular Economy from Aalto University programme is a combination of studying manufacturing science including physics of equipment and processes, data analysis, including the methodology to use gained process data in the context of process quality, and process management including the flexibility enabled for smaller lot production

The Green Economy and Sustainable Future course at The European Dual Studies University (EU4Dual) prepares students to contribute to the green transition and sustainable development. Its business and management focus connects sustainability management, circular economy, digital transformation and applied research in an international context.

SeAMK - Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences offers a master’s degree Master of Social and Health Care Services, Development and Management.

Nordic Visual Studies and Art Education (NoVA) from Aalto University educates contemporary art and visual culture professionals and researchers, to achieve understanding of the best Nordic practices and traditions in art education and visual communication. 

The European Forestry program at University of Eastern Finland is a top class taught double-degree Erasmus+: Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree Programme (EMJMD) in the field of forest sciences and is one of the first EMJMD programmes that has been accredited according to the European approach for quality assurance of the joint programmes.

The Real Estate Economics programme from Aalto University offers a thorough understanding of the dynamics of real estate markets. You will attain a holistic understanding of the phenomena related to real estate markets and learn the techniques used to analyse and manage real estate.

The Urban Studies and Planning in Real Estate Economics specialisation at Aalto University is oriented towards applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in planning, urban economics, real estate or economics.

The People Management and Organizational Development programme from Aalto University provides students with expert knowledge and the analytical, communication and teamworking skills needed to help organizations to develop their operations successfully and sustainably. 

The International Security, Security Management and Politics programme at Tampere University educates experts who specialise in either International Security or Security Governance. Depending on their major, students graduate with a Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, MSc (International Security) or Master’s Degree in Administrative Sciences, MSc (Security Governance).

In the Arctic World Politics programme from University of Lapland, world politics and large-scale societal changes are approached particularly from an Arctic and northern perspective.

Education for Global Futures at University of Oulu is a full-time two-year master’s degree programme facilitating global dialogues in and about education, with the aim of critically re-imagining education based on social justice and decolonial thinking.

The Peace, Mediation and Conflict Research programme of Åbo Akademi University aims to prepare its students for professional activity in both interpersonal and international conflict situations.

The European Master in Clinical Linguistics (EMCL) program atUniversity of Eastern Finland  is a 24-month, 120 ECTS, full-time research master’s programme that provides students with training in clinical linguistics, neurolinguistics and psycholinguistics.