Studienhandbuch | KS Nordic Welfare Societies

Inhalt

Workload	Education level	Study areas	Responsible person	Hours per week	Coordinating university
5 ECTS	M1 - Master's programme 1. year	Social Science	Liisa Haikio	2 hpw	^(*)TAU

Detailed information

Original study plan

Master's programme Comparative Social Policy and Welfare 2025W

Learning Outcomes

Competences
Students will be able to analyse Nordic welfare societies in relation to broader social policy debates. Students will develop the ability to engage in discussions on the Nordic welfare models. Students will be equipped to apply comparative perspectives when evaluating welfare policies and their societal implications.

Skills	Knowledge
(k4) Compare and contrast the key characteristics of Nordic welfare societies. (k5) Evaluate the principles of universalism, labour market policies, and social security mechanisms within the Nordic model. (k5) Assess differences in child care policies, employment structures, and equality measures across Nordic countries. (k6) Develop arguments on the strengths and challenges of Nordic welfare states and their applicability in broader welfare policy discussions.	Different welfare regimes, with a specific focus on the Nordic welfare model. Main features and institutional structures of Nordic welfare societies, with an emphasis on Finland. Position of the Finnish welfare system in comparison to other European welfare models.

Criteria for evaluation

Active participation during the Intensive Programme and in the Moodle on-line learning environment, written assignments.

Methods

Introduction during the Intensive Programme at the beginning of the semester, afterwards on-line learning methods supported by Moodle.

Language

English

Study material

Readings are provided by the instructor.

Changing subject?

On-site course
Maximum number of participants	30
Assignment procedure	Assignment according to priority