SSFMS26HKI Social Security in Finland (5cr)
Code: SSF0005B25S-3002
General information
- Enrollment
- 07.01.2026 - 03.05.2026
- Registration for the implementation has begun.
- Timing
- 07.09.2026 - 08.11.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- 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
Realization has 13 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 66 h 0 min.
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Thu 10.09.2026 time 13:00 - 16:00 (3 h 0 min) |
SSF/ Introduction and lecture |
Zoom
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Tue 15.09.2026 time 09:00 - 12:00 (3 h 0 min) |
SSF/ Lecture |
Zoom
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Tue 22.09.2026 time 09:00 - 16:00 (7 h 0 min) |
SSF/ Group work on the assignment |
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Thu 24.09.2026 time 09:00 - 16:00 (7 h 0 min) |
SSF/ Group work on the assignment |
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Fri 02.10.2026 time 09:00 - 12:00 (3 h 0 min) |
SSF/ Lecture |
Zoom
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Wed 07.10.2026 time 13:15 - 15:15 (2 h 0 min) |
SSF/ Lecture |
Zoom
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Thu 08.10.2026 time 11:30 - 14:30 (3 h 0 min) |
SSF/ Guidance |
Zoom
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Tue 13.10.2026 time 09:00 - 16:00 (7 h 0 min) |
SSF/ Group work on the assignment |
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Fri 16.10.2026 time 09:00 - 16:00 (7 h 0 min) |
SSF/ Group work on the assignment |
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Mon 19.10.2026 time 09:00 - 16:00 (7 h 0 min) |
SSF/ Seminar |
Zoom
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Wed 28.10.2026 time 09:00 - 16:00 (7 h 0 min) |
SSF/ Independent reading for the exam |
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Thu 29.10.2026 time 09:00 - 16:00 (7 h 0 min) |
SSF/ Independent reading for the exam |
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Wed 04.11.2026 time 13:00 - 16:00 (3 h 0 min) |
SSF/ Independent reading for the exam |
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 23:3(2024); 651-665)
Juho Saari (2023): Welfare state in a Fair Society? Post-Industrial Finland as a Case Study (Experiencing Society and the Lived Welfare State)
Children’s Voice 2024. Summary of results. Pelastakaa lapset ry.
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.