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Master's Degree Programme in Comparative Social Policy and Welfare
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Periods

Period I (1-Sep-2014 – 24-Oct-2014)
Period II (27-Oct-2014 – 19-Dec-2014)
Period III (7-Jan-2015 – 13-Mar-2015)
Period IV (16-Mar-2015 – 31-Jul-2015)
Introduction to Master's studies
General Orientation Course for International Students

This one week orientation course is offered jointly for all international students (degree and exchange) at the beginning of the Autumn and Spring semesters. It is most important for you to take part in it.
On the first day of the Orientation, a session on how to fill in the registration papers is offered. During the week you will get information on studies and study practices as well as library, computer and other systems and services at the University of Tampere. You will also learn about Finnish customs and the history of the City of Tampere.  A bus tour around the city is also included.

Teaching
25-Aug-2014 – 30-Aug-2014
Periods:
Homepage URL: http://www.uta.fi/admissions/newstudents/orientation.html
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

The Orientation Week programme will be published in the summer 2014.

Period (1-Sep-2014 - 24-Oct-2014)
Introduction to Master's studies [Period I]
Introduction to Academic Culture and Degree Studies

This practical two-day orientation is offered for international students studying in the Master's Degree Programmes offered through the medium of English. The orientation offers a general overview to academic and study-related practices as well as to livelihood and social security of a degree student in Finland.

Teaching
27-Aug-2014 – 8-Sep-2014
Periods: I
Homepage URL: http://www.uta.fi/admissions/newstudents/orientation.html
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

The preliminary programme of the orientation will be made available in the spring/summer 2014.

Theoretical Approaches to Social Policy and Welfare [Period I]
COSOPC1 Theories of Welfare States and Comparative Social Policy: An introduction 5 ECTS
Periods: I II
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

Introductory lectures during the intensive programme in Vilnius and a book exam.

Only for students in the Cosopo programme.

National Systems of Welfare Production [Period I]
COSOPON1 Eastern European Model: Lithuanian System of Work and Social Security 5 ECTS
Periods: I II
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

Introductory lectures during the intensive programme in Vilnius, afterwards the course continues in Moodle.

Only for students in the Cosopo programme.

COSOPON3 Nordic Model: Nordic Welfare Societies 5 ECTS
Periods: I II
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

Introductory lectures during the intensive programme in Vilnius, afterwards the course continues in Moodle.

Only for students in the Cosopo programme.

COSOPN2 Continental Model: The Austrian System of Work and Social Security 5 ECTS
Periods: I II
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

Introductory lectures during the intensive programme in Vilnius, afterwards the course continues in Moodle.

Only for students in the Cosopo programme.

COSOPN4 The Liberal Welfare State 5 ECTS
Periods: I II
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

Introductory lectures during the intensive programme in Vilnius, afterwards the course continues in Moodle.

Only for students in the Cosopo programme.

Empirical Research Methodology and Methods [Period I]
COSOPOM1 Methodology of Social and Comparative Research 5 ECTS
Periods: I II
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

Introductory lectures during the intensive programme in Vilnius and a book exam.

Only for students in the Cosopo programme.

Period (27-Oct-2014 - 19-Dec-2014)
Introduction to Master's studies [Period II]
KKENMP3A Scientific Writing - Module A - Writing Clinic (3 op) / YKY 3 ECTS
Enrolment for University Studies
Enrolment time has expired
Teaching
30-Oct-2014 – 30-May-2015
Periods: II III
Language of instruction: English
Theoretical Approaches to Social Policy and Welfare [Period II]
COSOPC1 Theories of Welfare States and Comparative Social Policy: An introduction 5 ECTS
Periods: I II
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

Introductory lectures during the intensive programme in Vilnius and a book exam.

Only for students in the Cosopo programme.

National Systems of Welfare Production [Period II]
COSOPON1 Eastern European Model: Lithuanian System of Work and Social Security 5 ECTS
Periods: I II
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

Introductory lectures during the intensive programme in Vilnius, afterwards the course continues in Moodle.

Only for students in the Cosopo programme.

COSOPON3 Nordic Model: Nordic Welfare Societies 5 ECTS
Periods: I II
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

Introductory lectures during the intensive programme in Vilnius, afterwards the course continues in Moodle.

Only for students in the Cosopo programme.

COSOPN2 Continental Model: The Austrian System of Work and Social Security 5 ECTS
Periods: I II
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

Introductory lectures during the intensive programme in Vilnius, afterwards the course continues in Moodle.

Only for students in the Cosopo programme.

COSOPN4 The Liberal Welfare State 5 ECTS
Periods: I II
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

Introductory lectures during the intensive programme in Vilnius, afterwards the course continues in Moodle.

Only for students in the Cosopo programme.

Empirical Research Methodology and Methods [Period II]
COSOPOM1 Methodology of Social and Comparative Research 5 ECTS
Periods: I II
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

Introductory lectures during the intensive programme in Vilnius and a book exam.

Only for students in the Cosopo programme.

Period (7-Jan-2015 - 13-Mar-2015)
Introduction to Master's studies [Period III]
KKENMP3A Scientific Writing - Module A - Writing Clinic (3 op) / YKY 3 ECTS
Enrolment for University Studies
Enrolment time has expired
Teaching
30-Oct-2014 – 30-May-2015
Periods: II III
Language of instruction: English
Theoretical Approaches to Social Policy and Welfare [Period III]
COSOPC4 Comparative Research in Social Policy 5 ECTS
Teaching
2-Feb-2015 – 4-Feb-2015
Periods: III
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

Introductory lectures during the intensive programme in Tampere, afterwards the course continues in Moodle.

Only for students in the Cosopo programme.

COSOPC2 Welfare State Theories 5 ECTS
Teaching
11-Feb-2015 – 13-Feb-2015
Periods: III
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

Introductory lectures during the intensive programme in Tampere, afterwards the course continues in Moodle.

Only for students in the Cosopo programme.

National Systems of Welfare Production [Period III]
COSOPON5 European Social Policy: Content and Actors 5 ECTS
Teaching
5-Feb-2015 – 6-Feb-2015
Periods: III
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

Introductory lectures during the  COSOPO intensive programme in Tampere, afterwards the course continues in Moodle.

Only for students in the COSOPO programme.

Empirical Research Methodology and Methods [Period III]
COSOPOM2 Quantitative Research Methods and Comparative Research Design 5 ECTS
Enrolment for University Studies

Enrollment is required only for group 2!

Enrolment time has expired
Teaching
9-Feb-2015 – 15-May-2015
Periods: III IV
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

Only for students in the Cosopo and Peace programmes.

GROUP 1

For the students of the COSOPO programme (UTA, MRU and JKU):

Introductory lectures during the COSOPO intensive programme in Tampere during period III, afterwards the course continues in Moodle.

GROUP 2

For students of the Peace programme:

On-line course with some consultation hours in period IV.

COSOPOM3 Qualitative Research Methods and Comparative Research Design 5 ECTS
Periods: III IV
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

Introductory lectures during the COSOPO intensive programme in Tampere, afterwards the course continues in Moodle.

Only for students of the COSOPO and Peace programmes.

Period (16-Mar-2015 - 31-Jul-2015)
Empirical Research Methodology and Methods [Period IV]
COSOPOM2 Quantitative Research Methods and Comparative Research Design 5 ECTS
Enrolment for University Studies

Enrollment is required only for group 2!

Enrolment time has expired
Teaching
9-Feb-2015 – 15-May-2015
Periods: III IV
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

Only for students in the Cosopo and Peace programmes.

GROUP 1

For the students of the COSOPO programme (UTA, MRU and JKU):

Introductory lectures during the COSOPO intensive programme in Tampere during period III, afterwards the course continues in Moodle.

GROUP 2

For students of the Peace programme:

On-line course with some consultation hours in period IV.

COSOPOM3 Qualitative Research Methods and Comparative Research Design 5 ECTS
Periods: III IV
Language of instruction: English
Further information:

Introductory lectures during the COSOPO intensive programme in Tampere, afterwards the course continues in Moodle.

Only for students of the COSOPO and Peace programmes.

School of Social Sciences and Humanities