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SSFMS25HKI Social Security in Finland (5cr)

Code: SSF0005B25S-3001

General information


Enrollment
03.03.2025 - 30.03.2025
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
08.09.2025 - 09.11.2025
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
3 cr
Virtual portion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Unit
Sosiaali- ja kirkonala
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
English
Seats
0 - 100
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
Katja Päällysaho
Vilhelmiina Vuori
Course
SSF0005B25S

Realization has 11 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 53 h 0 min.

Time Topic Location
Tue 09.09.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
SSF/ Orientation
Zoom
Thu 11.09.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
SSF/ Lecture
Zoom
Thu 18.09.2025 time 11:30 - 14:30
(3 h 0 min)
SSF/ Lecture
Zoom
Wed 24.09.2025 time 09:00 - 16:00
(7 h 0 min)
SSF/ Group work on the assignment
Fri 26.09.2025 time 09:00 - 16:00
(7 h 0 min)
SSF/ Group work on the assignment
Thu 02.10.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
SSF/ Lecture
HKI-327 Luokka 327
Thu 09.10.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
SSF/ Guidance
HKI-222 luokka 222
Tue 14.10.2025 time 09:00 - 16:00
(7 h 0 min)
SSF/ Group work on the assignment
Thu 23.10.2025 time 09:00 - 16:00
(7 h 0 min)
SSF/ Seminar
HKI-222 luokka 222
Fri 31.10.2025 time 09:00 - 16:00
(7 h 0 min)
SSF/ Reading for the exam
Tue 04.11.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
SSF/ Exam
HKI-328 Luokka 328
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

The students will be able to:
• understand the structure and administration of the Finnish social security system
• Understand the concept of social security and its’ application to different life situations
• know the relevant legislation on social security

Content

• Basis of public administration in Finland
• Finnish social security system: services, benefits and insurances
• Legislation regarding the Finnish social security system

Materials

Merita Mesiäislehto, Pasi Moisio and Ilari Ilmakunnas (2022) Do Red-Flagged Clients Exit Social Assistance Earlier than Others? The Case of the Finnish Social Assistance System (Social Policy and Society)
Juho Saari (2023): Welfare state in a Fair Society? Post-Industrial Finland as a Case Study (Experiencing Society and the Lived Welfare State)

Teaching methods

Lectures, group work and individual exam. Compulsory attendance on orientation and seminar.

Completion alternatives

Alternative way of completing the study module is only possible upon specific circumstances/criteria (i.e. sickness etc.). Personal reasons such as travel and work are not considered as acceptable criteria.
Alternative way of completing the study module must be agreed with the responsible teacher and/or study guidance counselor two weeks before the beginning of the study module the latest.

Further information

The study module requires skills to use Diak´s online learning area. Possibility to get AHOT/RPL as described in Diak´s RPL/AHOT guidelines. No previous studies are required to attend the study module.

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