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Tampere University Student’s Guide

Course unit, curriculum year 2026–2027
SOC.020

Professional Expertise in Social Sciences, 5 cr

Tampere University
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
SOC.020
Language of learning
English
Academic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
Pass-Fail
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Mikko Perkiö 1.8.2023 - 20.8.2025
Responsible teacher:
Antti Wallin starting from 21.8.2025
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Social Sciences Studies 100 %
Content

In this module, students learn to develop their expertise and to identify ways of using and improving their knowledge and skills in the labour market.

There are a number of different options for completion, from which students will choose the one that supports their career objectives.

Learning outcomes
Kokonaisuudet, joihin opintojakso kuuluu
Completion option 1

Participation in teaching

Contact teaching
10.03.2027 31.05.2027
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Completion option 2

Independent study

Online or distance self 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)
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)
Online or distance self 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)
Completion option 3

Independent study

Online or distance self 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)