24 monthsProgramme duration
13,000 EURTuition Fee/year
19 Jan, 2027Application Deadline
Programme overview
Main Subject
Public Policy
Degree
Other
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
Learn how conflicts can be transformed through peaceful political processes. Explore the societal implications of technological innovations and geopolitical shocks. Understand how political choices, public discourse and threat perceptions shape security responses. Examine how inequality and information disorder affect societal resilience, institutional trust and democratic systems.
The new Master’s Programme in Societal Security is for students who want to explore security at the global, regional and local levels. The programme is grounded in the social sciences and draws on interdisciplinary security studies.
In times of crisis and disruption, the ability to analyse emerging societal risks and trends is increasingly in demand across academia, the public sector, business, and NGOs. You will gain analytical tools to critically assess debates and responses related to security challenges, crises and conflicts.
The programme is part of the newly established Societal Security Hub at the University of Helsinki. Through the Hub, students get access to current research, events and a network of researchers, experts and organisations in Finland and abroad.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Public Policy
Degree
Other
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
Learn how conflicts can be transformed through peaceful political processes. Explore the societal implications of technological innovations and geopolitical shocks. Understand how political choices, public discourse and threat perceptions shape security responses. Examine how inequality and information disorder affect societal resilience, institutional trust and democratic systems.
The new Master’s Programme in Societal Security is for students who want to explore security at the global, regional and local levels. The programme is grounded in the social sciences and draws on interdisciplinary security studies.
In times of crisis and disruption, the ability to analyse emerging societal risks and trends is increasingly in demand across academia, the public sector, business, and NGOs. You will gain analytical tools to critically assess debates and responses related to security challenges, crises and conflicts.
The programme is part of the newly established Societal Security Hub at the University of Helsinki. Through the Hub, students get access to current research, events and a network of researchers, experts and organisations in Finland and abroad.
Admission Requirements
You can apply to the Master’s Programme in Societal Security if you meet the following criteria:
- You have completed at least a first cycle (bachelor’s) degree at a higher education institution in Finland or abroad, or will do so by the deadline.
- You have sufficient skills in Finnish, Swedish or English.
- You have completed a sufficient amount of studies applicable to the master’s programme.
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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International
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