Learning outcomes

After the completion of the programme the students will be able to and accomplish research in the fields of social policy and welfare in countries representing different welfare models.

Evaluation

Belongs to following modules

Advanced Studies

Introduction to Master's Degree Studies

KKENMP3 Scientific Writing, 5 ECTS

Theoretical Approaches to Social Policy and Welfare 15 ECTS

COSOPC1 Theories of Welfare States and Comparative Social Policy: An introduction, 5 ECTS

COSOPC2 Welfare State Theories, 5 ECTS

COSOPC4 Comparative Research in Social Policy, 5 ECTS

National Systems of Welfare Production 25 ECTS

COSOPON1 Eastern European Model: Lithuanian System of Work and Social Security, 5 ECTS

COSOPN2 Continental Model: The Austrian System of Work and Social Security, 5 ECTS

COSOPON3 Nordic Model: Nordic Welfare Societies, 5 ECTS

COSOPN4 The Liberal Welfare State, 5 ECTS

COSOPON5 European Social Policy: Content and Actors, 5 ECTS

Research Areas of Social Policy 15 ECTS

Students need to choose three courses of a minimum of 15 ECTS from this list.

COSOPOR1 Social Demography, 5 ECTS

COSOPOR2 Family Policy, 5 ECTS

COSOPOR3 Social Inequality and Exclusion, 5 ECTS

COSOPOR4 Gender and Social Ideas, 5 ECTS

COSOPOR5 Work, Employment and Welfare, 5 ECTS

COSOPR6 Political Dynamics of Social Policy-Making in Select Fields, 5 ECTS

COSOPOR7 Optional Studies, 5 ECTS

Empirical Research Methodology and Methods 15 ECTS

COSOPOM1 Methodology of Social and Comparative Research, 5 ECTS

COSOPOM2 Quantitative Research Methods and Comparative Research Design, 5 ECTS

COSOPOM3 Qualitative Research Methods and Comparative Research Design, 5 ECTS

Practicum / Internship 5 ECTS

COSOPP Internship, 5 ECTS

Master's Thesis and Thesis Seminar 40 ECTS

COSOPMT Master's Thesis and Thesis Seminar, 40 ECTS