Information and features
Published
(Updated )
University of Helsinki
Sustainable welfare 5 cr
5 cr
What are well-being,welfare, equality and inclusion, when viewed through the lens of sustainability? When is welfare sustainable? Are our current approaches based on sound philosophy and ethical grounds? How welfare could be provided in a more sustainable manner? The course discusses the concepts of sustainability from a global and Finnish perspective with reference to the welfare state system. The course introduces students to discourse critical to the concepts of development, sustainability and well-being, The multidisciplinary course reader provides a broad understanding of sustainability and the connections between all dimensions of sustainability. The course focuses on tools for searching for sustainable policy solutions to promote human wellbeing.
Contains
Check the institution’s website for the required studies.
No active implementations at present.
Additional information and registration
- Price and registration period
Check on the university's website
Additional information:
Fields
Social sciences
Scope
5 cr
Code
SOSM-YP302
Organiser
University of Helsinki
Contact details
uni-help@helsinki.fi