STUDYING POLITICS AT UNIVERSITY OF TAMPERE
28.8.2014
Elina Kestilä-Kekkonen, Ph.D.
University Lecturer, Adjunct Professor
Degree Programme in Politics
[email protected]
POLITICS AT THE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
School of Management
• Largest school at University of Tampere (approximately 4000 students)
• Founded in 2012 (Politics formerly part of the Faculty of Social
Sciences)
• Three degree programmes: administrative studies, business studies and
politics
Degree Programme in Politics
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Politics = Political Science + International Relations
Location: 4th floor in the Pinni A building (map of the campus area)
Six professors (three in PS, three in IR)
Intake: approximately 50 new students per year
WHAT SHOULD I READ FIRST?
Degree Programme in
Politics – remember to
check the news!
HOW ARE OUR STUDIES ORGANISED? - MODULES
Specializing studies in Political Science
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European Union Politics 10 ECTS
Political Institutions and Decision-making 10 ECTS
Political Participation 10 ECTS
Political Theory 10 ECTS
Specializing studies in International Relations
• European Union's External Relations 10-15 ECTS
• World Politics 10 ECTS
• Peace and Conflict Research 10-20 ECTS
+ modules in
methodology and
theoretical
approaches (no
teaching in
English)
HOW ARE OUR STUDIES ORGANISED? - MODULES
Thematic modules
• Joint effort of Degree Programmes of the School of Management
• Thematic modules in curricula
• Available teaching in thematic modules
HOW CAN I STUDY? – LECTURES
Teaching schedule
• Check out the current teaching schedule for courses that are offered in
English this academic year
• Bachelor's Degree Programme in Politics
• Master's Programme in Politics
• Master's Degree Programme in European and Russian Studies
• Master's Programme in Peace, Mediation and Conflict Research
Do I need to pre-register?
• No pre-registration is required unless otherwise stated in the course info in
the schedule, just show up for the first lecture
• However – the practices vary teacher by teacher – always remember to
check!
HOW CAN I STUDY? – LECTURES
What if I have to be absent from the lecture?
• Try to avoid being absent from the first lecture (in case you do, inform the
teacher in charge in advance)
• The requirements vary how many lectures you can be absent and still pass
– read the course info carefully and if you are unsure, ask the teacher
Who should I ask more info on the course?
• Please contact the lecturer directly
• Regular teaching staff's office hours - on Mondays at 13–14 o'clock
• Emails: [email protected] (exception: [email protected])
WHAT IF I WANT TO STUDY INDEPENDENTLY?
Book exams
• See the respective curricula guide for information on module
contents and requirements.
• All book exams are to be taken using the electronic exam
service 'Tenttis'.
Essays
• Pre-agree with the teacher on your essay and its topic (and
credits that it will cover)
• Always follow closely the degree programme’s Guide for writing
academic papers
Who should I discuss with on what to do?
• You can find the list of the teachers in charge from here:
• Book exams
• Essays
Completing course units
and modules in the
curricula of Politics that
are not offered (as taught
courses) this
semester/academic year
but are available in
English via
independent study
WHAT CAN I DO TO KEEP THE TEACHERS HAPPY?
Always pre-agree with the teacher if you want to do
something that is not standard
Always respect deadlines!
Read the Guide for writing academic papers carefully
Be active in the courses, ask and challenge the teacher!
WHAT CAN WE DO TO KEEP YOU HAPPY?
Flexibility (if pre-agreed!)
A wide variety of courses, expertise in several fields
Several ways to study (just ask)
A plenty of help available in planning your studies
THREE STEPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL EXHANGE PERIOD
• Make a realistic and meaningful plan for your studies
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• Explore thoroughly all the possible courses from the teaching schedule
(including other schools)
• Arrange yourself enough time - leave room for writing, reading etc. and try
to avoid last minute efforts
CONTACT
Technical issues / studying in general / exhange period
Minna Höijer
Coordinator of International Education
+358 (0)50 318 6604
e-mail: minna.hoijer[at]uta.fi
Visiting address: Kanslerinrinne 1, rm. Pinni A2069
Office hours: Tue 13–15 & Thu 13–15 o'clock
CONTACT
International Relations
Tarja Seppä
Lecturer
e-mail: tarja.seppa[at]uta.fi
Visiting address: Kanslerinrinne 1, rm. Pinni A4055
Office hours: mon 13-14
CONTACT
Political Science
Mikko Lahtinen
University Lecturer
e-mail: [email protected]
Visiting address: Kanslerinrinne 1, rm. Pinni A4044
Office hours: mon 13-14
OFFICE HOURS IN POLITICS
General office hours of the staff (teachers, professors…) in Politics
On Mondays 13 – 14
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Questions concerning the substance of the studies
Independent studying (especially if you want to propose essays)
etc.