The Research Master´s Programme in Social Sciences

The Research Master´s Programme in Social Sciences (REMS) is a full-time, two-year integrated study programme.

The programme consists of minimum of 120 credits, equalling 120 ECTS points. Upon successful completion of the programme the graduate will be awarded the Master of Social Sciences degree (M.Soc.Sc.).

REMS offers three main subjects:

• Social and Public Policy/Urban Studies
• Social Psychology
• Sociology.

As a Research Master´s Programme REMS also provides the students with in-depth skills in both quantitative and qualitative research methods.

The students graduated from the programme are eligible to apply for doctoral studies at the Finnish and foreign universities. The programme gives the students excellent means and tools to perform well in a competitive PhD programme.

REMS Programme is offered by the Department of Social Research at the Faculty of Social Sciences.

The application period for the academic year 2012-2013 begins on November 21, 2011 and closes on January 31, 2012.

The admission criteria and application information as well as a link to the electronic application form are on the Faculty of Social Science´s website
http://www.helsinki.fi/socialsciences/studying/admissions/master_apply.html