Overview

In this Comparative Social Policy and Welfare, Social Science Research programme from Tampere University, you are able to develop skills for understanding and analysing the development of societies and for engaging with sustainable welfare and policy solutions.

During the studies, you will learn the dynamics of social policy in countries that represent different welfare models and may choose a specialisation based on your interest in some area of social policy.

You will concentrate on comparative designs and practise qualitative and quantitative policy analysis. As a part of the studies, you may improve your future employment prospects by gaining work experience as a trainee or doing voluntary work for three months.

Career

Graduates work around the world for national and local governments, private companies, non-governmental organisations, and academia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Conceptual Approaches to the Comparative Study of Welfare Production

National Systems of Welfare and Society

Empirical Research Methodology

Elective study units on Well-being and Welfare Production in a Globalizing World

Internship

Academic Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tampere, Finland

Disciplines

Sociology Public Policy Social Policy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree - nationally recognized first cycle degree*

an applicable bachelor’s degree at a university or a university of applied sciences in Finland

a bachelor's degree completed in a university outside Finland which provides eligibility to pursue an academic master’s degree in the country where the awarding institution is located

with a minimum scope of 180 ECTS credits, three to four years of full-time study

from a relevant field for the master’s degree programme that you are applying to

from a recognised institution of higher education

A good command of the English language for academic purposes.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12000 EUR / year

≈ 12000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Tampere

Finland

869 - 1289 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Tampere

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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