Open University

Contemporary Debates and Practices in Social Policy, Essay

Contact information Email: open.studies.tau [at] tuni.fi Phone: 0294 520 881More information concerning Open University studies <a href="https://www.tuni.fi/open-university">tuni.fi/open-university</a>

Advanced studies

Faculty of Social Sciences

Society

Apply for Open University studies by using the following links:You can find a link to the Open University Admissions service and application instructions on the <a href="https://www.tuni.fi/en/study-with-us/open-higher-education-studies/open-university/applying-open-university">Applying to Open University studies</a> page.Some of the studies require prior studies. For example, studying intermediate studies may require some completed basic studies. These are described on the Information about studies tab of the study unit under prior requirements.When you have been admitted to the studies, you must enrol separately via the Sisu information system for the implementation of the unit of study and, for example if set, for a practise group of your choice. You will receive instructions on how to do this by e-mail after you have confirmed your acceptance of the study place by paying the required fee.

English

Independent studies

Look information at <a href="https://www.tuni.fi/en/study-with-us/open-higher-education-studies/open-university/applying-open-university">Applying to Open University studies</a>.

Students are introduced to contemporary debates in social policy through literature and through the analysis of current and ongoing socio-political debates. In the module, students explore a contemporary socio-political phenomenon and the expertise of social policy professionals.

Students understand contemporary theoretical and social debates in social policy. They are able to evaluate the welfare state and social security policy as a whole, as well as their transformation and their future challenges in a global world. They are able to examine the significance of social policy in people&#8217;s daily lives, in the production of well-being and in the governance of society. Students are able to discuss the nature of the expert competencies of social policy professionals.

Finnish

<h2>Recommended Prerequisites</h2><ul><li>Intermediate Studies in Social Sciences, YKT-A01, 60 cr</li><li>Basic Studies in Social Sciences, YKT-P01, 25 cr</li><li>Free Choice Studies in Social Sciences, Basic Studies, YKT-P02, 25 cr</li><li>Free Choice Studies in Social Sciences, Intermediate Studies, YKT-A02, 20 cr</li></ul>

<ul><li>SPOS-01 Advanced Studies in Social Policy: Theories and research</li></ul>

Contemporary Debates and Practices in Social Policy, Essay

Extent

Course dates

Application period

Fees

Faculty or school

Language of instruction

Code

Study fields

Mode of study

Study level

Contemporary Debates and Practices in Social Policy, 5 cr

Contact information

How to apply

Payment terms

Give us feedback!

Your last viewed study options

Contemporary Debates and Practices in Social Policy, Essay