Open university: Introduction to Sociology 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
After completing the course, the students are familiar with sociology as a discipline and as a way to see society. Trough learning different sociological theories, they are able to understand the meaning of structure and agency and their influence on social change, and to also reflect everyday life through sociological lenses.
This course develops the following generic competences: critical thinking, interaction and communication
Content
The course provides insight on sociology as discipline: its historical development, main research problems and topical fields. The course introduces basic concepts, classics, and theoretical approaches to understand social phenomena at different levels of social life. Sociological research that shows how social relations shapes social relations and individuals’ understanding on themselves and each other is also introduced.
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.
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.
Study materials
The course material is available on the Moodle learning environment.
Teacher
Tuukka Kaidesoja ([email protected])
Grading scale
Five step scale
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 who is 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.
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