Open university: Contemporary social sciences 2025-2026
- Credits:
- 5 ECTS credits
- Location:
- -
- Continuous learning category:
- Law and society
- Teaching format:
- Independent learning
- Price:
- 100 € (VAT 0%)
ONLINE STUDIES!
This course is a part of the Basic Studies in Social Sciences.
Learning outcomes
The students are familiar with contemporary research on social science and are able to summarize and reflect on key points in research literature.
This course develops the following generic competences: critical thinking, interaction and communication
Content
Selected contemporary research on social science.
Modes of study
The course is a self-study online course in the Moodle learning environment. Online course include lecture recordings and/or written materials. Based on the literature, various written assignments are given.
Study materials
The course material is available on the Moodle learning environment.
Schedule
The course is open from 1.9.2025-30.4.2026, and you can study at your own pace by accessing the course from anywhere using your own device.
Open University registration is open 7.8.2025-5.4.2026 at Opintopolku and UEF website.
Teacher
Hadi Farahani
Grading scale
The course is graded as pass/fail.
Teaching language
English
Further information
Once you have registered in the studies, you will receive instructions on how to get started. You will be given UEF user credentials, which you can use to log in to the Moodle learning environment. E-learning environment will provide you with the necessary instructions for studying.
The Open University of the University of Eastern Finland offers extensive study counseling services. You can find more information on our website.
Join our English-language info on August 27th at 4 pm about open university studies and learn more!
For more information
Registration and other practical matters:
Maarit Kankaanpää, Student Affairs Secretary, UEF Open univeristy
Veera Kiiski, Continuous Learning Specialist, UEF Open University
Content of the studies:
Teppo Eskelinen, University Lecturer, Department of Social Sciences UEF
Yasemin Kontkanen, Doctoral Researcher, Department of Social Sciences UEF
This course is suitable for international students and anyone interested in this topic.
The study fee for individual courses is 20 e/ECTS credit and 15 e/ECTS credit for study modules. This price holds for the academic year 2025–2026.
For more information on study fees and payment and cancellation terms, please see: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi).
The length of a study right is determined by the length of the study unit so that it covers all teaching and exams. If the study unit has continuous registration, the study right is from 1.8.2025 to 30.7.2026.
Literature acquisition costs and borrowing fees are not included in the tuition fee. If your employer is to pay your tuition fee, please contact our Student Affairs Secretary. Contact details below.
The course is available online and can be studied between 1.9.2025-30.4.2026.
Open University registration is open 7.8.2025-5.4.2026 at Opintopolku and UEF website.
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