In the subject studies students concentrate on the acquisition of the basic skills required to fulfil the aims of the degree programme. The advanced studies concentrate on some central, scientifically relevant problems within the degree programme. A large of the advanced studies is taken up by research work, and the writing of the thesis is usually the most extensive single study module. Students choose at least one minor subject at 35 study weeks. The remaining 12 study weeks consist of optional courses.
Minor subjects are e.g. education, special education, sociology, philosophy and social policy.
Free electiveness Special studies 2 sw Minor subject studies Students are also required to complete at least one study module of 35 sw in one minor subject or study modules of 15 sw in two subjects. Alternative minor subject studies min. Minor subject studies Students are required to complete at least one study module of 15 sw in one minor subject and one study module of 35 sw in the other minor subject. Common minor subjects are e.g. education, philosophy, sociology, social politics. There are no special periods or weeks of taking exams in Finland.