Faculty of Social Sciences

Degrees

B.Soc.Sc.

Bachelor of Social Sciences consists of intermediate studies in a major subject, studies in at least one minor subject and some general studies including language tests, in all 180 credits according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

M.Soc.Sc.

Master of Social Sciences consists of advanced studies in a major subject and varied amount of elective studies depending on one’s major 120 credits (120 ECTS) in all. The Master’s thesis is equal to 20 credits. Bachelor’s degree is a prerequisite for Master’s degree.

Lic.Soc.Sc.

Licentiate of Social Sciences is a lower, optional post-graduate degree, mainly composed of independent research. The objective of the degree is to prove the student´s ability to use scholarly research methods. There is another type of licentiate´s degree in social work which aims at professional specialization.

D.Soc.Sc.

For the Doctor´s degree (Doctor of Social Sciences) the cadidate must write a dissertation. After receiving publishing permission from the Faculty, the candidate must defend the dissertation in a public examination which is organized as a debate between the candidate and an opponent or occasionally two opponents.