Master of Social Services in Social Welfare and Expert Specialisation
Advance your career in social services and care coordination with an advanced Master's degree tailored for working professionals.
Best for:Best for working social service professionals seeking advanced management, coordination, and developmental expertise.
Overview
This Master's programme at Tampere University of Applied Sciences is designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in social services and care coordination. The curriculum focuses on developing working practices, driving research-based development, and fostering social innovations in international environments. Structured to support part-time study alongside employment, the programme blends flexible online learning with practical professional development. Graduates are prepared to take on demanding expert roles, management positions, service design, and strategic development tasks within social welfare organizations. The programme complies with national and European qualification frameworks (NQF and EQF).
What you'll do
- Engage in research-based development and innovation activities within the social sector
- Develop and renew professional expertise and working practices in social services
- Participate in online and flexible coursework designed for working professionals
- Execute strategic planning and leadership initiatives in social welfare organizations
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
Degree offered: Master of Social Services
Language: Finnish; proficiency appropriate for a Finnish-language programme
Instruction: Finnish
- Background in social services or related welfare disciplines
- Ability to undertake independent research-based development
- Capacity for critical reflection on professional practices
- Applicants must meet national eligibility criteria for higher education master's programmes in Finland
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Submit your application through the official national study portal by following the provided link. Ensure all required educational documents and qualifications are submitted prior to the deadline.
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