Orientation to Studies (5 ECTS)

Code: SX00FX97-3001

General information

Enrollment: 05.05.2025 - 30.09.2025; Enrollment is ongoing
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Timing: 11.08.2025 - 31.12.2025; The implementation has not yet started.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 ECTS

Mode of delivery: On-campus

Campus: Myllypurontie 1

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 0 - 40

Degree programmes: Social Services (in English)

Teachers: Eveliina Korpela; Jukka Törnroos; Mai Salmenkangas

Teacher in charge: Mai Salmenkangas

Course: SX00FX97

Implementation has 32 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 105 h 0 min.

Time	Topic	Location
Mon 18.08.2025 time 10:00 - 16:00 (6 h 0 min)	Orientation to Studies - Introduction SX00FX97-3001
Tue 19.08.2025 time 08:30 - 11:45 (3 h 15 min)	Orientation to Studies - INDEPENDENT SX00FX97-3001
Tue 19.08.2025 time 12:45 - 16:00 (3 h 15 min)	Orientation to Studies - IT SX00FX97-3001	IT Services
Wed 20.08.2025 time 08:30 - 11:45 (3 h 15 min)	Orientation to Studies - Language Awareness SX00FX97-3001
Wed 20.08.2025 time 12:45 - 13:45 (1 h 0 min)	Orientation to Studies - OPTIONAL IT clinic SX00FX97-3001
Wed 20.08.2025 time 13:45 - 16:00 (2 h 15 min)	Orientation to Studies - Curriculum SX00FX97-3001
Thu 21.08.2025 time 08:30 - 11:45 (3 h 15 min)	Orientation to Studies - INDEPENDENT SX00FX97-3001
Mon 25.08.2025 time 08:30 - 11:45 (3 h 15 min)	Orientation to Studies - Supervision SX00FX97-3001
Mon 25.08.2025 time 12:45 - 13:45 (1 h 0 min)	Orientation to Studies - optional IT clinic SX00FX97-3001
Mon 25.08.2025 time 13:45 - 16:00 (2 h 15 min)	Orientation to Studies - home groups SX00FX97-3001
Tue 26.08.2025 time 08:30 - 11:45 (3 h 15 min)	Orientation to Studies - IT SX00FX97-3001
Tue 26.08.2025 time 12:45 - 16:00 (3 h 15 min)	Orientation to Studies - ECEC SX00FX97-3001
Wed 27.08.2025 time 08:30 - 11:45 (3 h 15 min)	Orientation to Studies - Campus and METKA SX00FX97-3001	MPA2030 Luovan ilmaisun oppimistila
Wed 27.08.2025 time 12:45 - 16:00 (3 h 15 min)	Orientation to Studies SX00FX97-3001: Language assessment on campus	MPA4018 Oppimistila
Wed 27.08.2025 time 12:45 - 13:45 (1 h 0 min)	Orientation to Studies - optional IT clinic SX00FX97-3001
Thu 28.08.2025 time 08:30 - 11:45 (3 h 15 min)	Orientation to Studies - INDEPENDENT SX00FX97-3001
Thu 28.08.2025 time 12:45 - 16:00 (3 h 15 min)	Orientation to Studies - home groups SX00FX97-3001
Fri 29.08.2025 time 08:30 - 11:45 (3 h 15 min)	Orientation to Studies - study skills, library SX00FX97-3001
Mon 01.09.2025 time 08:30 - 11:45 (3 h 15 min)	Orientation to Studies - competences SX00FX97-3001
Mon 01.09.2025 time 12:45 - 16:00 (3 h 15 min)	Orientation to Studies - home group SX00FX97-3001
Tue 02.09.2025 time 08:30 - 11:45 (3 h 15 min)	Orientation to Studies - IT SX00FX97-3001
Tue 02.09.2025 time 12:45 - 16:00 (3 h 15 min)	Orientation to Studies - INDEPENDENT SX00FX97-3001
Wed 03.09.2025 time 08:30 - 11:45 (3 h 15 min)	Orientation to Studies SX00FX97-3001
Wed 03.09.2025 time 12:45 - 16:00 (3 h 15 min)	Orientation to Studies - Talentia and degree regulations SX00FX97-3001
Thu 04.09.2025 time 08:30 - 11:45 (3 h 15 min)	Orientation to Studies - RPL workshop SX00FX97-3001
Mon 08.09.2025 time 12:45 - 16:00 (3 h 15 min)	Orientation to Studies - RPL workshop SX00FX97-3001
Thu 11.09.2025 time 09:30 - 11:45 (2 h 15 min)	Orientation to Studies - primary school language SX00FX97-3001	MPA3008 Digitila
Mon 15.09.2025 time 08:30 - 16:00 (7 h 30 min)	Orientation to Studies - PSP discussions SX00FX97-3001
Tue 16.09.2025 time 08:30 - 11:45 (3 h 15 min)	Orientation to Studies - IT SX00FX97-3001
Wed 17.09.2025 time 12:00 - 17:30 (5 h 30 min)	Orientation to Studies SX00FX97-3001: Individual language PSP Discussions, Finnish language path assessments, online
Tue 23.09.2025 time 12:00 - 17:00 (5 h 0 min)	Orientation to Studies - Freshers' party SX00FX97-3001
Thu 02.10.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00 (3 h 0 min)	Orientation to Studies - MetGO SX00FX97-3001

Changes to reservations may be possible.

Learning outcomes

The student
• is familiar with the field, study environment and study group
• is familiar with Metropolia's practices and identifies the key study-related guidelines and regulations at Metropolia UAS
• recognises the responsibilities and rights as a student and understands the study and work methods required for the degree
• is familiar with the opportunities provided by the degree programme’s curriculum and the competencies developed through the degree
• is able to assess own skills, set professional goals, and to create an initial version of their Personal Study Plan (PSP)
• can use the most common software and systems needed for studying
• can create their personal language study plan (PLSP) according to their language proficiency level and language goals.
• understands the key principles of data protection and the use of artificial intelligence
• understands the dimensions of sustainable development

Content

• Guidelines, regulations and practices related to studying in a university of applied sciences
• Physical and digital learning environment, learning principles, and methods within the degree programme
• Key digital tools and information systems used in learning and working in the degree programme
• Principles of data protection and artificial intelligence
• Competences provided by the degree, curriculum, Metropolia’s Language Pathway, and study planning (RPL, PSP, PLSP)
• Identifying strengths and areas of improvement in learning
• Sustainable development

The course includes: 1 ECTS Sustainable Development (U!REKA SHIFT), 0.5 ECTS Artificial Intelligence Driving Licence and 1.5 ECTS other IT studies. The tutor recommends Finnish language and/or elective studies for each student based on their individual study plan.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Framework of assessment is attached in the curriculum's description.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed