You can study for a Master's degree in the fields of education, law, arts or social sciences at the university. You can select educational science, adult education or class teacher training at the Faculty of Education. In the Faculty of Law, the alternatives are Bachelor of Laws or a Master of Laws degrees. You can study art education, audio-visual media culture, industrial design as well as textile and clothing in educational programmes at the Faculty of Arts and Design. Studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences include economic and administrative sciences, tourism, international relations, sociology and social work.
Studies can continue to doctorate level in all fields.
Besides its leading position in degree education, the university also organises teaching at the open university and professional continuing education based on new research knowledge. The university also offers adult education for academic applicants and training for entrepreneurs. The high standard of the educational environment at the University of Lapland offers good possibilities for a multi-disciplinary, individual and international approach to studies. Teaching emphasises creativity, innovation, initiative, language skills and other interactive skills as well as preparedness for the entire period of study.