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    Sosiaalitieteiden maisteriohjelma, valtiotieteiden maisteri (2 v)

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    Helsinki, FIValtiotieteiden MaisteriIn-person2 yearsFinnish
    120
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Sosiaalitieteiden maisteriohjelma, valtiotieteiden maisteri (2 v) at University of Helsinki is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person Valtiotieteiden Maisteri program based in Helsinki, FI.

    About the program

    The program offers seven study tracks in criminology, consumption in society, social psychology, social work, sociology, demography, and social policy. It provides advanced studies in the chosen track including a master's thesis, methodology courses, and work-life studies.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Mar 23, 2027

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    up to 2 years residence permit to look for work (Finland)

    €11,520.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Is Sosiaalitieteiden maisteriohjelma, valtiotieteiden maisteri (2 v) at University of Helsinki online or in-person?
    Sosiaalitieteiden maisteriohjelma, valtiotieteiden maisteri (2 v) at University of Helsinki is offered in-person.
    How long does Sosiaalitieteiden maisteriohjelma, valtiotieteiden maisteri (2 v) at University of Helsinki take to complete?
    Sosiaalitieteiden maisteriohjelma, valtiotieteiden maisteri (2 v) at University of Helsinki is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Sosiaalitieteiden maisteriohjelma, valtiotieteiden maisteri (2 v) at University of Helsinki?
    Post-completion work rights for Sosiaalitieteiden maisteriohjelma, valtiotieteiden maisteri (2 v) at University of Helsinki: up to 2 years residence permit to look for work (Finland)