University of Helsinki

全球政治与传播硕士

全球政治与传播硕士课程为全日制两年制课程。学位范围为 120 个学分（ECTS），包括政治和传播方面的高级研究以及其他选修课和必修课。该课程包括核心课程和专题课程。

During the first year of your studies, you will study theoretical and methodological courses, and you will specialise in one of the three study tracks of the programme: Global Political Economy, Media and Democracy or Governance, Organisations and Communication. In the second year, you will deepen your knowledge of your selected study track by participating in thematic courses.

Master’s Degree Programme in Global Politics and Communication: 120 credits (ECTS)

• Joint Studies 20 cr
  Theories of Politics and Communication 5 cr
  Globalizations: Politics, Economy and Communication 5 cr
  Methodology courses 10 cr
• Study Track -specific Studies 30 cr
  Global Political Economy 30 cr
  Governance, Organisations and Communication 30 cr
  Media and Democracy 30 cr
• Master's Thesis seminar 5 cr + 5 cr
• Master's Thesis 30 cr
• Career Skills 5 - 15 cr
  Traineeship, Working life projects etc.
• Elective Studies 0-25 cr
  Voluntary traineeship, language studies, thesis-related studies etc.

Courses and Teaching

During the first year, you will study general theoretical and methodological courses and take part in thematic courses offered by the programme’s study tracks.

在第二年，您将通过参加专题专业课程来加深对所选学习方向的了解。您还将参加硕士研讨会并撰写硕士论文。

The language of the Master's Programme in Global Politics and Communication is English. The degree can include up to 30 credits (ECTS) of studies in other languages, such as Finnish or Swedish, or courses completed during an international exchange or an exchange at another university in Finland. The Diploma Supplement given upon graduation states that the degree has been completed in English.

Master's Thesis

You will select the topic of your Master's Thesis under the guidance of your supervisor. The usual length of a Master’s thesis is about 50-70 pages.

When writing your thesis, you will need to acquire advanced knowledge in your chosen field and develop analytical and critical thinking skills. You will learn to formulate research questions, plan and design your research, conduct it and report your results with an understanding of the key concepts, debates and perspectives concerning your chosen topic. In addition, the thesis may inspire you to continue your studies as a doctoral candidate.

Thegraduates of the Global Politics and Communication programme (Master of Social Sciences, MSocSc) indeed fulfil the requirements to apply for doctoral studies at the University of Helsinki and other top universities around the world.

Doctoral education

As a graduate of the Master's Programme in Global Politics and Communication, you will be awarded a Master of Social Sciences degree. This degree qualifies you to apply for PhD studies at the University of Helsinki and other top universities around the world.

In­ter­na­tional Scope and Coop­er­a­tion

这全球政治与传播硕士课程是一项国际课程，招收来自世界各地的学生。此外，我们还接收许多来自欧洲和更远地区的访问学生、交换生和学者。除了为我们的学生提供独特的国际学习氛围外，学生还可以参加在世界顶尖大学进行短期学习的交流项目。我们还为学生提供在国外进行志愿实习的机会。

One of the advantages of studying at the Faculty of Social Sciences is the possibility to study elective courses in other Master’s programmes.

Academic freedom is a strong part of the studying experience at the University of Helsinki. This gives you the possibility to study different elective studies within the university and the other universities in the Helsinki metropolitan area through Flexible Study Right (JOO) agreements. You can also conduct your master’s research in a company where you are working.

为什么选择全球政治与传播？

全球政治与传播学是一项跨学科和创新的硕士学位课程，从媒体和传播研究、组织研究和全球政治经济学的角度应对全球化的关键挑战。 该课程强调培养你的批判性思维，这是许多职业的必备技能。

该方案的具体目标包括：

• 为您提供有关全球政治经济、媒体与民主发展之间的关系以及治理、组织和传播之间联系的高级知识
• 使您能够评估政治和媒体与全球化力量的关系
• 使你具备对关键社会问题进行原创和相关研究所需的概念理解以及理论和方法论技能
• 让你为参与公共讨论做好准备，培养批判性推理和辩论能力，这在学术界、公共组织和私营部门中同样重要。

学习全球政治与传播硕士课程可以培养您的批判性思维能力，这是所有需要专业知识的任务和职位所必需的。该计划进一步帮助您做好负责任地参与公共讨论的准备，并培养对学术界、公共组织和私营部门同样重要的批判性推理和论证技能。

该计划的毕业生正在芬兰和国际上担任专家和顾问的各种工作。该计划还为毕业生提供了优秀的研究生学习资格，以从事学术职业。