Master’s Degree Programme in Inequalities, Interventions and New Welfare State
Study Discipline: Social Sciences
Study Programme Details
City: Turku
Country: Finland
Admission Sessions: Autumn Session
Study Format: Full Time
Mode of Study: Fully on Site
About this Study Course
In a world marked by change, the Master’s Degree Programme in Inequalities, Interventions, and New Welfare State cultivates experts with cross-disciplinary knowledge poised to address the pressing issues of social inequalities. This program offers a unique opportunity to learn innovative social welfare strategies directly from world-class social and behavioral scientists. Immerse yourself in an intellectually stimulating environment that fosters critical thinking and practical application to create positive social impact.
Overview
The Master’s Programme in Inequalities, Interventions, and New Welfare State is meticulously crafted to provide students with robust training in social inequalities, effective social policy design, and advanced statistical methods for data measurement. Collaborating with the national INVEST flagship’s renowned social and behavioral scientists, this program places a strong emphasis on developing students’ quantitative research skills. As societal challenges evolve, this program ensures graduates are equipped with the expertise to navigate and influence the future landscape of social welfare and intervention strategies.
Admission Requirements
- you have a nationally recognized first cycle degree – normally a Bachelor’s degree – from an accredited institution of higher education,
- your degree corresponds to at least 180 ECTS (European credits) or to three years of full-time study,
- IELTS 6.5 and the writing test score 6.0
- C2 Proficiency – Cambridge English Qualifications with pass grade A, B or C.
- C1 Advanced – Cambridge English Qualifications with pass grade A, B or C.
- PTE – Academic test with a minimum overall score of 62 and the writing test score 54 or more
- TOEFL iBT 90 and the writing test score 20
The first year of studies will mainly consist of methods and substantive courses together with the initial development of the thesis idea and proposal. Second year studies will centre on seminars and the thesis in the first semester and will also include work-life competences, and internship and exchange studies in the second semester. The thesis will be supervised by the research group members and students will write their thesis in the form of a working paper with a view to publication.
Free for citizens of EU/EEA countries or Switzerland, for citizens of non-EU/EEA countries €10,000/academic year
Future Career Outcomes
Graduates of the program emerge as change agents in the realm of social welfare and intervention. Equipped with advanced research skills and a deep understanding of social inequalities, they contribute to shaping policies, strategies, and interventions that foster a more equitable and just society. Career outcomes include impactful roles in government agencies, research institutions, nonprofits, and the private sector, where graduates play a pivotal role in driving positive societal change.
Related Career Pathways
Market Research Consultant, Nonprofit Program Manager, Social Impact Strategist, Social Policy Analyst
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