SHORT ADVANCED PROGRAMME
You Serious? An Inclusive Society for Young People – 4th edition
17 December 2024
The Short Advanced Programme (SAP) ‘You Serious? An Inclusive Society for Young People – 4th edition’ is jointly coordinated by the Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK), the Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences (FHV) and the NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences (NHL Stenden).
You serious about young people in society? Of course we are!
Young people are among the most vulnerable in our society. One out of five children live in families that are at risk of poverty and one-third of young adults in Europe are currently unemployed, not in education or training and therefore face social exclusion.
Social service, for instance through social work, can provide innovative and creative approaches to build inclusive and sustainable communities for young people and minimise social and climate inequalities. In this programme, you will be challenged to apply critical thinking to provide solutions to social issues commonly encountered in society.
In multidisciplinary design teams, students will contribute to inclusive methods to enhance the well-being of young people, help prevent social exclusion and develop innovative solutions tackling social and environmental inequalities.
The SAP is mainly designed for bachelor levels. Master and PhD students are welcome to apply.
Date
3 March to 8 April 2025
Face-to-face week
From 10 to 14 March 2025 at HAMK, Hämeenlinna, Finland
Mode of delivery
Blended
Language of instruction
English
3 ECTS credits
Academic recognition
To be defined by each higher education institution.
Generally, most students will have this SAP certified in their diploma supplement, as a minimal condition.
Eligible participants
All RUN-EU Degree Students
How to apply
Fill in the application form
Deadline for applications
3 January 2025
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Short Advanced Programme, students will be able to:
- Identify and demonstrate knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and historical trends related to youth work and social exclusion.
- Apply critical thinking to provide practical solutions to problem-based scenarios or social issues commonly encountered in the field.
- Understand and apply inclusive methods to enhance the well-being of young people and help prevent social exclusion.
- Understand the importance of climate justice for youth work and reflect on personal behaviour and political actions towards sustainability.
- Practice transcapillary approaches to socially inclusive methods.
- Work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
- Communicate solutions for societal problems and challenges that demand innovation and various skills.
Lecturers
Jonna Niemelä (HAMK)
Carmen Hofer-Temmel (FHV)
Janneke Metselaar (NHL Stenden)
Hardus Brunt (NHL Stenden)
Selection criteria
Background, motivation, representation of subject areas/fields, balanced participation of RUN-EU member institutions.
A maximum of 30 students will be selected for this programme.
The selection team will also take steps towards ensuring a diverse and representative group of students.
Scholarships
The selected students will receive travel grants based on the travel distance and the subsistence costs in the country the SAP is offered in:
The selected students will receive travel grants based on the travel distance and the subsistence costs in the country the SAP is offered in:
Ireland – Finland: €395
Portugal – Finland: €580
The Netherlands – Finland: €309
Austria – Finland: €309
Spain – Finland: €395
Belgium – Finland: €309
The subsistence grant for Finland is €553 (7 days x €79), except for students who already come from HAMK.
For further information concerning scholarships, please contact your Home Institution RUN-EU Office.
Coordination
HAMK, Finland
FHV, Austria
NHL Stenden, The Netherlands
Contact riikka.tuominen@hamk.fi or jonna.niemela@hamk.fi if you have any further questions.