
Overview
The specific objectives of the Global Politics and Communication programme taught at University of Helsinki include:
- Providing you with advanced knowledge of global political economy, relationships between the media and the development of democracy, and linkages between governance, organisations and communication
- Empowering you to assess how politics and the media are linked to the forces of globalisation
- Equipping you with conceptual understanding and the theoretical and methodological skills needed to carry out original and relevant research on key societal issues
- Preparing you to engage in public discussions and develop critical reasoning and argumentation skills that are equally important in academia, public organisations and the private sector
Career
Graduates of the disciplines of Political Science and Media and Communication Studies have gone on to work in a range of jobs as experts and consultants in Finland and internationally, in the public and the private sectors as well as in non-governmental organisations. They are mainly employed in the fields of politics, administration, the media and communication, for example at Nokia, Google, IBM, Hill and Knowlton, Miltton, Helsinki Times etc.
The programme also provides graduates with excellent qualification to continue with academic research to pursue an academic career in universities in Finland and around the world.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses included:
- Theories of Politics and Communication in the Information Age
- Globalizations: Politics, Economy and Communication
- Methodology courses
- Global Political Economy
- Governance, Organisations and Communication
- Media and Democracy
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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The application period is 1.12. - 4.1.
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Communication Sciences International Relations Political Science View 5 other Masters in Political Science in FinlandExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- You have completed or will complete by 31 August a first-cycle degree (e.g., bachelor’s degree) or second-cycle degree (e.g., master’s degree) or a postgraduate degree in Finland or abroad.
- You have completed or will complete applicable studies required for the master’s programme by 15 January.
- You have sufficient proficiency in English.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
13000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13000 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Helsinki
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.