Language and communication studies

Read about language and communication studies

This site gives important information on teaching and studying languages and communication, as well as on various language services offered by SAMK.

Language and communication studies in a Bachelor's degree

In accordance with the Universities of Applied Sciences Act, everyone graduated with a Bachelor’s degree knows at least two European languages besides their mother tongue. The extent of the language and communication studies at SAMK varies in each degree programme.

The English degree programmes have slightly different language studies from the Finnish ones. The target level of English studies for a Bachelor’s degree has been defined to level B2 and of Swedish studies to B1 in the grading of the CEFR, Common European Framework of Reference.

In accordance with the Universities of Applied Sciences Act, everyone graduated with a Bachelor’s degree knows at least two European languages besides their mother tongue. The extent of the language and communication studies at SAMK varies in each degree programme. The English degree programmes have slightly different studies from the Finnish ones. The target level of English studies for a Bachelor’s degree has been defined to level B2 and in Swedish studies to B1 in the grading of the CEFRCommon European Framework of Reference.

Regarding other languages and RPL, please contact the teacher in question.

Elective and preparatory language studies

At SAMK you can study elective and preparatory language studies. We offer elective and preparatory language studies in accordance with SAMK’s annually confirmed language programme.

You can find elective and preparatory language studies here:
Kielet Languages Finnish 2024 kevät spring.xlsx

Cross-institutional language studies

You can also take language courses from other higher education institutions and include them in your studies. The main ways to find more language studies are KiVANET, RIPA (Cross-Institutional Study Information Service)and Open University of Applied Sciences.

Kivanet is a network of higher education institutions offering online language studies all over Finland. The range of languages is wide, and studies are available from beginners to advanced. The studies are free of charge. Read more

RIPA, the Cross-Institutional Study Information Service for Higher Education, gives higher education students the opportunity to study at another higher education institution. Cross-Institutional Study Information Service is a separate service, but it is accessed through the higher education institution’s own student information system. Read more

Through the Open University of Applied Sciences, you can study at a university of applied sciences regardless of your age and educational background. You can study online or face-to-face. You can register for the courses offered by SAMK via the SAMK Open UAS online store. Please note that there is a fee for Open UAS courses. Read more.

Information on language studies for new students

Here, new students who are starting their studies at SAMK will find information about matters such as placement tests (Swedish and/or English) and language tutoring. Also, language tutors’ contact information can be found here.

Accessibility of studying languages and communications

Accessibility of studying means implementation of a physical, mental and social learning environment which guarantees that every student has equal rights of action.

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences has committed itself to offering every student an equal and accessible university environment. Obstacles hindering studying are paid special attention to and students in need of special support are supported by special arrangements.

If you feel the need of special support for your studies, here you find information on the arrangements and services available at SAMK.

Translation services

Translation services for students and their prices can be found on the student intranet Oiva (requires Login).

National Certificates of Language Proficiency (YKI) in Finnish language (intermediate B-level)

National Language Proficiency (YKI) is the official language testing scheme in Finland. National Certificate of Language Proficiency (YKI-todistus) is an official document that you need, for example, if you are applying for Finnish citizenship. The Certificate is useful also when you apply to study or work in Finland. SAMK students in international degree programs may use this to obtain an official certificate of their language skills.

When is the Certificate of Language Proficiency enough to obtain citizenship?

Contact Languages and Communication Team

You can contact the teachers of Languages and Communication Team at SAMK. See the contact information for the teachers.

Head of Teaching

Hanna-Kaisa Sadwinski (Finnish, communication)
hanna-kaisa.sadwinski@samk.fi
+358 44 710 3226
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English

Liisa Hannuksela (Spanish, KiVANET)
liisa.hannuksela@samk.fi
+358 44 710 3354
https://hill.webex.com/meet/lihannu

Erika Hein (Communication)
erika.hein@samk.fi
+358 50 563 8141

Sanna Lomma-Lahtinen (German)
sanna.lomma-lahtinen@samk.fi
+358 44 710 3173
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Päivi Sorvi
paivi.sorvi@samk.fi
+358 44 710 3266
https://hill.webex.com/meet/pasorvi

Henna Tiittanen (Translation coordinator, French)
henna.tiittanen@samk.fi
+358 44 7103842
https://hill.webex.com/meet/hetiitt

Annika Valo (German)
annika.valo@samk.fi
+358 44 710 6313
https://hill.webex.com/join/annika.valo

Swedish

Monika Engel (German)
monika.engel@samk.fi
+358 44 710 3635
https://hill.webex.com/meet/movi

Minna Iitti (Russian)
minna.iitti@samk.fi
+358 44 710 3249
http://hill.webex.com/meet/miiitti  

Satu Jyllilä (German)
satu.jyllila@samk.fi
+358 44 710 3843
https://hill.webex.com/meet/sajylli

Miro Rein (Communication)
miro.rein@samk.fi
+358 50 309 4051
https://hill.webex.com/meet/miro.rein

Communication and Finnish (S2)

Anne Hyyppä
anne.hyyppa@samk.fi
+358 50 312 2158
https://hill.webex.com/meet/anne.hyyppa

Pia Lahdenmaa (dyslexia testing)
pia.lahdenmaa@samk.fi
+358 44 710 3459
https://hill.webex.com/join/pia.lahdenmaa

Varpu Pöntynen
varpu.pontynen@samk.fi
+358 50 340 5789

Marja Tomberg
marja.tomberg@samk.fi
+358 44 7103285
https://hill.webex.com/meet/marja.tomberg