Course unit, curriculum year 2023–2024
YKT.212
Introduction to Social Policy, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2024–31.7.2024)
Course code
YKT.212Language of instruction
English, FinnishAcademic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024Level of study
Intermediate studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Ritva NätkinResponsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Social Sciences Studies 100 %
In this module, students acquire basic knowledge regarding the history of social policy, the current discussions, the key concepts and the different ways to describe and solve socio-political issues.
Learning outcomes
Recommended prerequisites
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Participation in teaching
10.01.2024 – 26.04.2024
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)
Completion option 2
Exam
01.08.2023 – 31.07.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2024–31.7.2024)
01.08.2023 – 31.12.2023
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
Completion option 3
Independent study
01.08.2023 – 31.07.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2024–31.7.2024)