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 studies 5 ECTS

KKENMP1 Scientific Writing, 5 ECTS

European Welfare Regimes and Comparative Social Policy 20 ECTS

All students are required to complete C1. In addition they must select three courses from C2 - C5.

COSOPOC1 Theories of Welfare States and European Social Policy: An Introduction., 5 ECTS

COSOPOC2 Theories of Welfare States: Extension Module, 5 ECTS

COSOPOC3 European Social Policy: Extension Module, 5 ECTS

COSOPOC4 Approaches to Comparative Research in Social Policy, 5 ECTS

COSOPOC5 Political Dynamics of Supranational Social Policy in Europe, 5 ECTS

National Systems of Work and Welfare 15 ECTS

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

COSOPON2 Continental Model: Austrian System of Work and Social Security, 5 ECTS

COSOPON3 Nordic Model: Nordic Welfare Societies, 5 ECTS

COSOPOS Synthesis of Welfare Regimes and Comparative Social Policy, 5 ECTS

Research Areas of Social Policy 10 ECTS

Students must select and complete courses worth a minimum of 10 ECTS credits in this section.

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

COSOPOR6 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

COSOPOP Practicum, 10 ECTS

Master's Thesis Seminar and Master's Thesis 40 ECTS

COSOPOMS Master‘s Thesis Seminar,

COSOPOMT Master's Thesis, 40 ECTS