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Comparative Public Policy and Welfare Studies

Master (2 years) of Social Sciences - Comparative Public Policy and Welfare Studies, 120 ECTS
Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts Law, public administration, public order and safety

Institution University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
Campus Odense
Duration 2 years
Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH) 4250 EUR
Tuition per term (EU/EAA/CH) 0 EUR
Website https://www.sdu.dk/en/uddannelse/kandidat/comparativepublicpolicywelfarestudies

Description

Why are some societies more unequal than others? How can we explain high levels of unemployment and soaring budget deficits? Why do health care and other public services differ in their quality across developed societies? The answers to these and related questions are explored and explained in this programme.
 

Career Opportunities  

This degree provides the skills and knowledge to pursue various careers in the area of public policy analysis, advice and development. These include job in:
  1. International organizations, such as the United Nations, the World Bank and the European Union.
  2. INGOs and NGOs that are active in the social policy area, such as the fight against poverty, active inclusion and anti-discrimination.
  3. International and national interest organisations, including trade unions and business organizations.
  4. International and national consultancy companies and statistical agencies.
  5. National, regional and local ministries, departments and institutions dealing with labour market and social policy.

About the programme

This two year MSc links directly to current global and national challenges, such as the economic crisis, immigration and changing family models.  
Our international group of teachers from the Centre of Welfare State Research will provide you with state of the art knowledge on international public policy and politics relating to welfare and give you the skills to utilize theories and master different methods.  
Through hands on experience you gain competencies in analysing welfare states in a comparative and global perspective.  

In the third semester, students have the opportunity to study abroad or pursue an internship in a relevant organisation.
Read about the programme structure here.

Admission  

To be admitted to this programme, you must hold one of the following degrees in order to have direct admission:
  • Bachelor in Political Science
  • Bachelor in History
  • Bachelor in Area Studies
  • Bachelor in International Negotiation - Economics, language and culture
  • All Social Science bachelors
Moreover, a bachelor in Humanities also gives admission, if at least 45 ECTS points were acquired in the following areas:
  • Comparative politics
  • International relations
  • Welfare studies
In addition applicants will need to document English at B Level and Danish A or equivalent to these levels. You can read more about Language Requirements here.

Apply directly at the University of Southern Denmark with all relevant documentation.

To find out whether the level of your foreign certificate or diploma satisfies the general entry requirements, you should contact
University of Southern Denmark directly.

A list of the most commonly recognized exams and diplomas can be found at the Danish Agency for Higher Education http://en.ufm.dk/recognition

Tuition Fees and Scholarships

No tuition fees for EU/EEA/Swiss students.
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students who hold a citizenship from outside of EU/EAA/Switzerland.

SDU offers 75 scholarships yearly. The scholarship consists of two parts: full tuition fee waiver and a grant, to help cover living costs amounting to $ 950 per month before taxes. Candidates must come from a non-EU/EEA country and be eligible to pay tuition fees. The scholarship will be awarded to the best qualified of the eligible applicants. All eligible applicants who are offered a study place, will automatically be considered for the scholarship. No separate application is needed. The best-qualified candidates based on points will be awarded the scholarship.

For Further Information

Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://en.ufm.dk/.

You will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition

About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System
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Autumn - EU/EEA or Swiss citizens

Application date
Mar 01
Start date
Sep 01

Autumn - Non-EU/EEA

Application date
Feb 01
Start date
Sep 01

Spring - EU/EAA/Nordic/Swiss citizens

Application date
Oct 15
Start date
Feb 01

Spring - Non-EU/EEA/Nordic/Swiss citizens

Application date
Sep 01
Start date
Feb 01

Odense

Description

At Campus Odense 800 researchers and nearly 12 000 students every day work on discovering new knowledge, realisation, and education. Campus Odense is also home to The University Library of Southern Denmark which supports research and education through books and access to databases.

A web of cycle lanes connects Campus Odense with the inner city. A city filled with leisure offers for both students, researchers, and teachers.