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Overview
You will conduct research in social policy fields and welfare state systems from a comparative perspective. You immerse yourself in their theories and concepts. All of this makes you an expert in the production and distribution of social wealth.
The Comparative Social Policy and Welfare Master's degree program at the Johannes Kepler University Linz enables you to independently conduct research, provide consulting services and system development in an international context. You learn to develop solutions to meet the socio-political challenges of the future.
The joint Master's degree program takes place together with our partners at Tampere University (Finland). "Intensive Programs" at the beginning of each semester will take place at your home university and at our partner university in Finland. Afterwards, you will complete courses via distance learning modules that are mainly based on e-learning platforms.
Your Benefits
- Expertise in European social policy and welfare States
- Study programs abroad and international experience
- Advanced language skills
- Interdisciplinary approach
- Intercultural communication skills.
Job Opportunities
- Social research areas
- Applied sciences
- Austrian, European, international organizations and cooperative programs
- Projects and programs in the field of social policy
- NGO’s and non-profit organizations
- Public services
- Public relations
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Conceptual Approaches to the Comparative Study of Welfare Production
- National Systems of Welfare Production
- Empirical Research Methodology and Methods
- Electives on Well-Being and Welfare Production in a Globalizing World
- Internship
- Master's Thesis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Sociology Public Policy View 12 other Masters in Sociology in AustriaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application Form
- Letter of Intent
- Curriculum Vitae
- Full Transcripts of Records (translated)
Tuition Fee
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International
726 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 363 EUR per semester during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 24 months.
€726.72 for third-country nationals
Living costs for Linz
864 - 1089 EUR /month
Living costs
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.
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