Generally, a Master's Programme comprises 120 ECTS points.
The Master programme includes four semesters over a two-year period. In the first two semesters you will enroll in mandatory courses, while in the third semester you can choose courses according to your interest. The first semester courses provides you with an overview of the development, challenges and possible solutions for public policy and welfare studies. The second semester goes more in-depth with the three basic pillars of the education, namely public administration, the welfare state and the labour markets, as well as comparative methodology and data. During the third semester you will receive more specialised training in methods, as well as in analysis of policies and politics. Furthermore, you may be able to participate in an on-going research project or have a semester abroad. During the fourth and final semester, you will write your independent Master thesis, where you can choose to focus analytically on a topic of your interest.
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