Course unit, curriculum year 2026–2027
LFC.POL.399
Master’s Seminar and Thesis, European and Global Politics, 40 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2027–31.7.2027)
Course code
LFC.POL.399Language of learning
EnglishAcademic years
2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Reiko Shindo until 31.7.2025Responsible teacher:
Anni Kangas starting from 1.8.2025Responsible organisation
Faculty of Management and Business 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Politics Studies 100 %
Content
The seminar is designed to provide students with the knowledge and tools required to
develop and undertake good quality research and to master the principles of good
academic practice. Students will present their own research projects as well as
evaluate the research projects of their fellow students. The seminar also assists the
students in the practical writing of the Master's Thesis. The students complete their
thesis projects along with the seminar process.
Learning outcomes
Further information
Equivalences
Completion option 1
All parts of the completion option are compulsory.
Participation in teaching
No scheduled teaching
Participation in teaching
No scheduled teaching
Participation in teaching
No scheduled teaching
Independent study
Unscheduled online learning
01.08.2026 – 31.07.2027
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2027–31.7.2027)
Participation in teaching
Online or distance self learning
01.09.2026 – 07.12.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
05.01.2027 – 16.05.2027
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)