Studies

We offer social science education in the seven major subjects of our four degree programmes: Administrative Science, Management, Leadership Psychology, Tourism Research, Sociology, Political Sciences (especially International Relations or Political Science) and Social Work.

English master’s degree programmes 

Arctic World Politics

Northern Tourism

Tourism, Culture and International Management

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Degree programmes

Administrative Sciences and Management 
This degree provides a strong foundation for managing organisations and work communities, as well as for working in expert roles. 

Political Sciences and Sociology 
This degree uniquely incorporates the different disciplinary approaches of sociology, political sciences and international relations. 

Social Work 
Studies in social work prepare you for careers in research, expert roles and social work. 

Tourism Research 
Tourism Research is a one-of-a-kind degree programme in Finland, as you can study it at the university level only at our university.   

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Finnish master’s degree programmes 

• Management
• Political Sciences, International Relations or Political Science
• Sociology
• Social Work
• Tourism Research

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Minor subjects

*Instruction in English 

• Accounting
• Arctic Studies Programme*
• Business Law
• China: Domestic, Global and Arctic Trajectories
• Cultural History
• Economics
• Entrepreneurship Studies
• Environmental Humanities and Environmental Social Sciences
• History as a Second Teaching Subject
• International law
• Marketing
• Philosophy
• Sámi and Indigenous Studies
• Social Law
• Social Studies as a Teaching Subject
• Statistics
• Well-being Management

Instructions for students

Under the For students section, you can find all necessary tools needed in studies, in addition to general and faculty-specific instructions.

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Student organisations

In student organisations you get to know other students – come join us!

Jalot Villit

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Jalot Villit invites all Tourism Research students to their student organisation. 

Kosmos Buran

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Kosmos Buran is the student organisation of Sociology and Political Sciences. Join us and participate in our activities! 

Lyhty

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As a social work student, become a member of Lyhty and take part in our activities! 

Remburssi

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Remburssi is a student organisation of Management, Administrative Sciences and Leadership Psychology students. Join us and participate in our activities!