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Tampere University Student’s Guide

Degree programme, curriculum year 2026–2027

Master's Programme in Sustainable Societies and Digitalisation, 120 cr

Tampere University
Learning outcomes

After completing the Master's degree students will:

  • be familiar with scientific thinking and capable of applying scientific working methods in their own area of specialisation

  • be motivated for lifelong learning and adaptability in changes in digital environments

  • be capable of undertaking scientific postgraduate studies

  • be capable of applying the knowledge acquired and of functioning in internationalizing working life 

  • understand the role of digital media and communication technology in today’s and future society and recognizes its ethical and societal risks.

After completing the Master’s Programme students:

  • understand the role of digital media and communication technology in today’s and future society and recognizes its ethical and societal risks
  • are aware of the diversity of digital cultures and recognizes its varieties of value bases
  • are able to use critical and constructive (analytical and creative) thinking to design, facilitate, and evaluate sustainable information, communication, and media services for digital society
  • recognize how to make services and communication more accessible and sustainable  

Content description

Master’s Programme in Sustainable Societies and Digitalisation focuses on awareness of the diversity of digital cultures. 

Master Programme in Sustainable Societies and Digitalisation consist of the following independent specialisations:

  • Accessibility and Diversity in Digital Services (ADDS)
  • Sustainable Digital Life (SDL)
  • Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Societies (AISS) (Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Programme) 
Academic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
Degree titles
Master of Social Sciences
Credits
120 cr
Degree programme type
Master's Degree
Language of learning
English
Classification
733206 Master of Social Sciences, Communication Sciences
Fields of study
  • Social Sciences
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Markku Turunen 1.1.2024 - 31.12.2028, Head of degree programme