Program Overview

University Program Information

The University of Turku offers a range of programs in the field of Futures Studies. These programs are designed to provide students with the knowledge, tools, and methods necessary to understand and analyze alternative futures.

Program Overview

The programs offered by the University of Turku include:

• Getting to Know Futures Studies, a 1 ECTS credit course (MOOC) available from September 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, at no cost.
• Introduction to Futures Studies, a 5-credit course available from September 1 to October 30, 2025.
• Futures Studies study module, a 25-credit course available from January 12 to December 6, 2026, with individual modules also available.
• Cultural Sustainability, a 5 ECTS credit course available from October 27 to December 7, 2025.
• Futures Guidance study module, a 15-credit course available from October 13, 2025, to May 10, 2026.
• Futures Skills and their Development, a 5-credit course available in the fall of 2026.

Program Details

The programs are designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of futures studies, including the tools and methods necessary for analyzing and creating alternative futures. The courses are available as part of the university's open university education offerings and are open to all interested parties.

Course Structure

The courses are structured to provide students with a thorough understanding of the subject matter, including:

• Introduction to the principles and methods of futures studies
• Analysis and creation of alternative futures
• Development of futures skills and knowledge
• Application of futures studies in various contexts

Research Areas

The programs cover a range of research areas, including:

• Futures studies and its applications
• Cultural sustainability and its relationship to futures studies
• Futures guidance and its role in decision-making
• Development of futures skills and knowledge