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    Master's Programme in Contemporary Societies, Master of Social Sciences (2 years)

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    Helsinki, FIMSocScIn-person2 years
    €26,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    40
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Master's Programme in Contemporary Societies, Master of Social Sciences (2 years) at University of Helsinki is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSocSc program based in Helsinki, FI. Tuition is €26,000.

    About the program

    Multidisciplinary research-based programme with seven discipline-based study tracks: Consumption and Markets, Global Development Studies, Social and Cultural Anthropology, Social and Public Policy, Social Data Science, Social Psychology, or Sociology. Covers themes including Data and Society, Ethnic Relations and Migration, Mind and Society, Socio-Cultural Shifts and Sources of Inequalities.

    Focus: both
    QS World University Rankings: 116

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    Deadlines

    Autumn 2027
    Jan 19, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL iBT (Internet-based) 92, a minimum score of 22 in the writing section
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in writing)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years residence permit to seek work or start business (Finland)

    €14,400.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master's Programme in Contemporary Societies, Master of Social Sciences (2 years) at University of Helsinki cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master's Programme in Contemporary Societies, Master of Social Sciences (2 years) at University of Helsinki is €26,000 across 120 required credits.
    Is Master's Programme in Contemporary Societies, Master of Social Sciences (2 years) at University of Helsinki online or in-person?
    Master's Programme in Contemporary Societies, Master of Social Sciences (2 years) at University of Helsinki is offered in-person.
    How long does Master's Programme in Contemporary Societies, Master of Social Sciences (2 years) at University of Helsinki take to complete?
    Master's Programme in Contemporary Societies, Master of Social Sciences (2 years) at University of Helsinki is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    How large is the Master's Programme in Contemporary Societies, Master of Social Sciences (2 years) at University of Helsinki cohort?
    Master's Programme in Contemporary Societies, Master of Social Sciences (2 years) at University of Helsinki typically enrolls around 40 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Master's Programme in Contemporary Societies, Master of Social Sciences (2 years) at University of Helsinki?
    Post-completion work rights for Master's Programme in Contemporary Societies, Master of Social Sciences (2 years) at University of Helsinki: 2 years residence permit to seek work or start business (Finland)