International and Comparative Social Policy

Abstract

«International and Comparative Social Policy» as a minor or specialisation master programme takes a primarily global and comparative approach as it examines various sociological and social policy issues and themes. What challenges are arising from the growing internationalisation of business, politics, culture and other aspects of society? How to deal with the growth of the world population and people's increasing longevity? What inequalities and inter-relationships exist between different world regions? What is the role of social players in these processes? This minor or specialisation programme teaches students the skills to be able to analyse social inter-relationships and developments.

Studies organisation

Structure of studies

30 ECTS credits as a minor study programme or a specialisation programme

Curriculum

Key points

Degree conferred

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Languages of study

Study in English

Commencement of studies

Commencement of studies in the Autumn Semester (September) or in the Spring Semester (February)

Contact

Faculty of Humanities
Department of Social Work, Social Policy and Global Development
Prof. Ingela Naumann
ingela.naumann@unifr.ch
http://studies.unifr.ch/go/de-sociology-socialwork