10 Political Science programs in Finland
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Åbo Akademi University
Master's Degree Programme in International Law and Human Rights
- Turku, Finland
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Master’s Degree Programme in International Law and Human Rights is designed to prepare its graduates for challenging careers in international organisations, non-governmental organisations, public administration or legal practice. The programme offers specialised knowledge and an in-depth understanding of topical issues in international and human rights law.
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University of Helsinki
Master in Global Politics and Communication
- Helsinki, Finland
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
In the Master's Programme in Global Politics and Communication, you study a cutting-edge combination of political science, communication studies and global political economy. You apply ideas, concepts and methodologies to key societal and political issues and develop your critical reasoning and argumentation skills.
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Tampere University
Master of Social Sciences in Peace, Mediation and Conflict Research
- Tampere, Finland
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Interdisciplinary approaches to conflict transformation, conflict resolution, and sustainable peace in local, international, and global contexts. Peace, Mediation and Conflict Research (PEACE) provides a multi- and interdisciplinary approach to peace and conflict research. The program was ranked as a Top 10 degree in conflict resolution and peacebuilding by the Peacekeeper in 2017.
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Åbo Akademi University
Master's Degree Programme in Governance of Digitalization
- Turku, Finland
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The master's programme combines the latest knowledge from the fields of information systems and information studies in a unique way that gives its graduates a comprehensive and cross-disciplinary competence. The programme covers how digitalization affects organisational activities, enables new ways to create knowledge, creates value for the customer or other stakeholders, and enables new ways to organize industry-level cooperation between organizations. Effective and efficient management of digital transformation is critical for the success of enterprises and organisations in contemporary society.
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Åbo Akademi University
Master's Degree Programme in Peace, Mediation and Conflict Research
- Vaasa, Finland
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Targeted at those seeking to create a positive impact on society, this master’s degree programme aims to prepare its students for professional activity in both interpersonal and international conflict situations. Developed with the challenges of modern-day society in mind, students of this course will gain a deeper understanding of the role that human behaviour plays in altering civilization and how peace, mediation and conflict resolution are essential to the growth of society and the creation of a better quality of life for its inhabitants.
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Tampere University
Master of Administrative Sciences in Security Governance, Security Management and Politics
- Tampere, Finland
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
There’s an increasing global demand for experts and highly qualified professionals within the fields of national and international security. This need has been recognized by public agencies, international organizations, businesses, and NGOs working within the field of security management and international security. Solving societal and organizational problems posed by the continuously changing security environment require experts who can innovatively and strategically integrate state-of-the art scientific knowledge to domain of security from both public administration and international relations.
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Tampere University
Master of Social Sciences in International Security, Security Management and Politics
- Tampere, Finland
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
There’s an increasing global demand for experts and highly qualified professionals within the fields of national and international security. This need has been recognized by public agencies, international organizations, businesses, and NGOs working within the field of security management and international security. Solving societal and organizational problems posed by the continuously changing security environment requires experts who can innovatively and strategically integrate state-of-the-art scientific knowledge into the domain of security from both public administration and international relations.
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Tampere University
Master of Administrative Sciences in Governance for Sustainable Change, Leadership for Change
- Tampere, Finland
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The program enables the development of the kind of knowledge and expertise that is needed to lead and analyze complex change processes. It responds to the need for new kinds of leadership skills, which are in demand at local, national, international, and global levels.
University of Lille
Master's Degree in Political Science - Public Communication and Participatory Democracy
- Lille, France
- Kitzscher, Germany + 3 more
Master
On-Campus
French
In the fields of collaboration with elected officials, public communication and the objective of consultation are now recognized as major reference points. The development of the communication and consultation departments are two transformations that open up new perspectives in the institutions.
National Defence University
Master's Degree in Military Sciences
- Helsinki, Finland
Master
On-Campus
Finnish
The Master's Degree in Military Sciences is a university degree comprising 120 ECTS. The degree has three alternative programmes: officer, officer pilot and executive assistance.
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Master Programs in Social Sciences Political Science
Political science attempts to analyze and deconstruct government entities and the social structures that they influence. A strong component of the study involves understanding the political behavior of citizens and various philosophical and ethical issues.
The formal higher education system of Finland is the 7-3-2-2 pattern. The university takes two years in vocational or technical education and finally two-year pre-tertiary education. Finland also has several public as well as private universities that have enabled accessibility of higher education to students.
A masters is earned after students complete an undergraduate degree program. To obtain a masters, you usually need to complete 12 to 18 college courses that often involve completing comprehensive tests and/or a thesis.