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Degree: | Master (Master) |
Discipline: |
Sociology
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Duration: | 24 months |
ECTS points: | 120 |
Study modes: | full-time |
University website: | Contemporary Societies |
Annual tuition (EEA) | tuition-free |
Annual tuition (non-EEA) | ca. 14,300 USD University currency: 13,000 EUR This applies to citizens of United States (USA) |
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As societies become increasingly diverse, change rapidly, and are confronted with expanding inequalities, datafication, and digitalization, there is a growing need for professionals trained and educated in the analysis of these dynamics.
Is your goal to understand the complex issues associated with contemporary societies?
To become an expert in the analysis of contemporary societies, choose the multidisciplinary, research-based Master's Programme in Contemporary Societies (COS). It focuses on the key themes in the dynamics of contemporary societies both in a European and a global context.
You can choose from six study tracks: Global Development Studies, Social and Cultural Anthropology, Social and Public Policy, Social Data Science, Social Psychology, or Sociology. In addition, studies in one or several of the following themes are available to you: Data and Society, Ethnic Relations and Migration, Mind and Society, Socio-Cultural Shifts and Sources of Inequalities.
As societies become increasingly diverse, change rapidly, and are confronted with expanding inequalities, datafication, and digitalization, there is a growing need for professionals trained and educated in the analysis of these dynamics.
In the Master's Programme in Contemporary Societies (COS), you will:
As a graduate, you will be qualified to work in both the public and private sectors, in governmental administration or in various types of organisations. You will also have excellent qualifications to continue with an academic career and PhD studies.
The programme includes studies in one of the following study tracks: Global Development Studies, Social and Cultural Anthropology, Social and Public Policy, Social Data Science, Social Psychology, and Sociology as well as advanced thematic studies.
The Advanced Thematic Studies include following themes:
The Advanced thematic studies highlight the strengths of research at the University of Helsinki and its methodological expertise. As a student, you can include courses from all themes in your studies.
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