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Master's Degree Program in Baltic Sea Region Studies – (M.A.)
University of Turku
Faculty of Humanities
| Application Deadline: | March 15 | ||
| Location: | Turku / Finland / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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The focus of the program comprises comprehensive studies on the whole region, its historical and current political, economic and cultural development, national and international co-operation in and among the countries of the region, as well as the region’s perspectives in the context of European regionalisation and globalisation. Its aim is to produce experts who know the Baltic Sea Region thoroughly and who can provide expertise to companies and institutions.
Each student will study one semester (3rd) at a partner university as part of the specialisation studies. The amount of subject studies in the partner university must be at least 15 ECTS. Students are encouraged to take language studies. The language studies can not replace the compulsory subject studies, but they can be included in the degree as additional studies.
Or, students can replace the studies at a partner university with other studies taken abroad and approved by the executive board. Students willing to take this option present a well-justified application in advance to the executive board, which decides on it.
Programme goals
The programme aims to prepare students for postgraduate studies, independent research work, as well as career activity within a European framework by
* qualifying students for interdisciplinary scholarly work and research
* qualifying students for intercultural communication and co-operation within a European framework
* the imparting of knowledge on both the historical and the current political, economic and cultural conditions of the Baltic Sea Region in regard to the regionalization of Europe, and globalization
* the imparting of knowledge on the changing patterns of national and international co-operation among the states surrounding the Baltic Sea
* the imparting of knowledge on political, economic and other forms of co-operation as well as on the region’s future perspectives.
Contents
Duration and ECTS
* 2 years/4 semesters
* 120 ECTS are granted for the whole program
Structure
* 1st semester (home university): core studies (interdisciplinary introductory course and methodology studies)
* 2nd (home university): specialisation studies according to individual study plan and orientation
* 3rd semester (partner university): specialisation studies according to individual study plan and orientation
* 4th semester (home university): thesis and other studies
Structure of the Programme:
* Common Studies 20 ECTS
* Specialisation Studies 60 ECTS
* Master's Thesis (and seminar) 40 ECTS
Common Studies
The Common Studies, 20 ECTS, consist of
* Interdisciplinary Introduction Module, 6 ECTS
* Methodology Module, 6 ECTS
* Advanced Academic Writing Skills, 4 ECTS
* Beginner’s Course of Finnish language, 4 ECTS
Specialisation Studies
* M1 20th Century Baltic Sea Region – At The Crossroads of History, Politics, Culture And Memory
* M2 Small and Smart States: Coping With Marginality and Seeking Security in the post-Cold War European North
* M3 European Integration and State Transformation in the European North
* M4 Prospects for Baltic Sea Urban Areas
* M5 Cultural Interaction in Time and Space
* M7 Changing Economic Geographies and Regional Innovation Policies in the Baltic Sea Region
* M8 Energy, Environment and Security in the Baltic Sea Region
Master's Thesis
40 ECTS, including seminar sessions and paper presentations.
The Master's thesis for the MA degree is a written report of research carried out by the student on a chosen topic. The length is 60-80 pages.
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Requirements for admission
* academic requirements: a three-year Bachelor, Master or equivalent diploma in a relevant subject in Humanities or Social Sciences, or Human Geography
* language requirements: a very good knowledge of English.
For further details, please check the program website > Master > how to apply.
Applications are preprocessed by the University Admissions Finland (
After that, they are reviewed, and accepted or rejected by the Faculty of Humanities, on the basis of the program board's statements.
* Admission decisions are based on prior studies, academic transcript (university records), and the statement of purpose. Relevancy of prior studies and student motivation based in the statement of purpose are heavily weighted.
* All candidates will be notified by the program of the admission decision in June. Successful applicants will receive a formal letter of acceptance, including detailed further instructions.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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