Language-boosted curriculum: Degree Programme in Social Services
The English-language degree programme of Metropolia (Degree Programme in Social Services) was the first in Finland to “language boost” their curriculum based on a statement by S2 teachers: the curriculum enables international students to take 20 credits of Finnish courses, and the degree also includes language-supported traineeships in Finnish-language working environments. The traineeships were named Work placement and language internships, and language objectives (A1 - C2) were also added to their objectives according to the student's initial skill level.
The degree also includes a course on language-aware and equal guidance (5 ETCS) for those who already have excellent Finnish skills. Students who already speak Finnish will be used as language mentors in pair exercises.
Check out the language-boosted curriculum (Degree Programme in Social Services 2023 - 2024) – In Finnish