Academic characteristics

Students who complete the academic Master's degree programme in Social Challenges, Policies and Interventions will be able to:
 

• analyse complex social challenges and integrate theoretical concepts regarding the relationship between individuals and society;
• analyse and evaluate social change approaches and practices in an independent and scientifically sound manner;
• utilise theories derived from social science disciplines, incorporate research strategies in an interdisciplinary manner, and apply these to complex social challenges. 

And, in doing the above:
 

• take into account the relationship between 1) individuals and their social environment; 2) social relationships and organisational forms; and 3) developments in society and social policy;
• reflect on the various disciplinary perspectives, and make motivated decisions for a mono-, multi-, or interdisciplinary approach.

Students who complete the academic Master`s degree programme in Social Challenges, Policies and Interventions will be able to:

• describe the results of a scientific analysis in a well-substantiated manner and present them to fellow students, academics and a broader, professional audience;
• contribute to building bridges between various disciplines in research, policy and practice;
• integrate interdisciplinary social science theoretical concepts into research proposals that can be carried out in practice;
• conduct independent research while working in a multi-, trans-, or interdisciplinary team;
• assess  their own and fellow students’ scientific work and provide constructive comments in an academically sound manner;
• develop and implement proposals for policy and interventions within complex organisational contexts, taking account of specific characteristics of the actors involved.