The aim of the General Studies is to help the student to start and successfully finish the studies. During the General Studies the student will - get familiar with the university and university level studies - get to know the structure of the Master's degree programme - learn to plan the studies independently and responsibly - understand the importance of one’s own independent work in progressing in the studies - learn how to find help and advice and how to seek information needed in MSc studies - know how to use university's IT services - learn how to communicate in academic and working life and how to develop these skills independently