Comparative Social Policy and Welfare Johannes Kepler University Linz

Overview

You will conduct research in social policy fields and welfare state systems from a comparative perspective. You immerse yourself in their theories and concepts. All of this makes you an expert in the production and distribution of social wealth.

The  Comparative Social Policy and Welfare Master's degree program at the Johannes Kepler University Linz enables you to independently conduct research, provide consulting services and system development in an international context. You learn to develop solutions to meet the socio-political challenges of the future.

The joint Master's degree program takes place together with our partners at Tampere University (Finland). "Intensive Programs" at the beginning of each semester will take place at your home university and at our partner university in Finland. Afterwards, you will complete courses via distance learning modules that are mainly based on e-learning platforms.

Your Benefits

• Expertise in European social policy and welfare States

• Study programs abroad and international experience 

• Advanced language skills

• Interdisciplinary approach

• Intercultural communication skills.

Job Opportunities

• Social research areas

• Applied sciences

• Austrian, European, international organizations and cooperative programs

• Projects and programs in the field of social policy

• NGO’s and non-profit organizations

• Public services

• Public relations