Course unit, curriculum year 2026–2027
PGH.107
Global Social Policy, Poverty and Social Determinants of Health, 5 cr (C1)
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)
Course code
PGH.107Language of learning
EnglishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Advanced studiesLevel of proficiency
C1Grading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Salla AtkinsResponsible teacher:
Meri KoivusaloResponsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Health Sciences Studies 100 %
Common learning outcomes
International outlook and global responsibility
Sustainable development
Sustainable development goals
Goal 1: No Poverty
Goal 2: Zero Hunger
Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being
Goal 5: Gender Equality
Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
Content
Global social policy institutions agencies and actors, global social protection situation and coverage
Modes of social protection: social assistance (cash transfers), social insurance (e.g. pension), other social protection interventions
Relevance and pathways of social protection in impacting on different outcomes – health, education, equality, and level of poverty
Policy directions of global social policy and social protection
Learning outcomes
Further information
Learning material
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Lectures, flipped classroom, seminars, course assignments
Participation in teaching
Contact teaching
05.10.2026 – 12.12.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
Completion option 2
Independent study on the ground of guidance in moodle
Independent study
No scheduled teaching