Study Guide

Description

Master's Degree in Social and Health Care

Admission criteria: http://www.tuni.fi.

EDUCATION KNOWLEDGE
The aim of the Master's Degree Programme of Social Services is to develop working practices in the social field by providing specialized expertise in social work and case management. Education provides capacity for research development and social innovation including in international settings. It also provides capacity for development of social services and management. Education meets national (NQF) and European (EQF(7)) objectives for higher education degrees.

EMPLOYMENT
The education programme produces the title of Master of Social Services. This degree in the social field gives you the same qualifications for a public post or position as any other master’s degree. The programme provides the capacity to reform and develop professional skills in the field of social services and managing multidisciplinary networks.

Masters of Social Services can find themselves in demanding social client roles, managerial positions, service design, management or administration, or service developers. Through the student’s choices the degree provides the ability to strategically develop an organization and to manage human resources and expertise. Graduates may also find themselves in development, training and management positions in the international labour markets and -enviroments.

VALUE BASED ON EDUCATION AND CORE CONTENT
Social work is guided by the UN Human Rights Principles. These principles form the basis for the value of the degree.
1. Dignity and justice
2. Respect for the individual's sovereignty and privacy
3. Promoting social inclusion in communities and society
4. Combating discrimination and violence
5.Poverty reduction

The main topics studied in the degree programme are contents related to social work, disadvantage, case management, service structures and ethics. Competence in the management and development of wellbeing services in a complex and international environment forms an important part of the studies. Common themes of all courses are sustainable development, digitalization of social services and economy of wellbeing.

IMPLEMENTATION OF TEACHING
The degree can be completed in 1.5 - 2,5 years (average 2 years) and can be completed along with the job. Student guidance is done through contact and network guidance. Learning is supported by diverse variety of pedagogical solutions, including personal guidance and peer guidance. The pedagogical basis of the education is based on the principles of continious learning, whereby the student has the main responsibility for the progress of his / her own learning.

The Master's Degree Program in Social Services (90 ECTS) consists of study units (60 ECTS) and thesis (30 ECTS). The basic unit of study design is a credit point, which corresponds to a workload of approximately 27 hours. The calculated number of credits in one academic year is 60 credits.