Training in cultural policy and management: international ... - Encatc

Profiles: Finland
(20 + 6 credits/40 + 12 ECTS credits)
* General and Minor Subject Studies (30 credits/60 ECTS credits)
Some courses or seminars in Cultural Policy/Politics are arranged every year.
International/European dimension
Student and lecturer exchange programmes with international universities are an integral part of this
programme. The programme has bilateral agreements, e.g. with the University of Maastricht,
University of Minho, European University Institute, and University of Santiago de Compostela. Student
exchanges also take place with other universities which provide education in the field of cultural
policy. The institution is a member of ENCATC.
Evaluation and assessment
In-house assessment.
Lecturers
The number of teaching personnel is 2 full-time and 6 part-time lecturers. The person responsible for
the programme is Anita Kangas.
Entry requirements
Master of Social Sciences:
Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in social policy, political science, sociology or philosophy.
Students majoring in other subjects can be accepted into the programme, but they are expected to
change their major subject to one offered at the Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy.
PhD in Cultural Policy:
Master’s degree.
Student profile
Bachelors and Masters of Social Sciences or Art who are experienced in the field.
Number of students admitted
Master of Social Sciences: 15 students per year in the Degree Programme in Cultural Policy.
PhD in Cultural Policy: A few per year in the PhD programme.
Course fee
None.
Grants or other financial support
All Finnish full-time students receive support from the state. International students can apply for
grants from Socrates/ Erasmus programmes.
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