Pathway studies offer an alternative route toward becoming a degree student. These studies are intended for applicants with a suitable higher education degree who wish to start master's-level studies in the audiovisual industry through Open UAS studies.
Complete 15 ECTS of master's-level studies in Sustainable Leadership in Audiovisual Industry together with degree students. After successfully completing the pathway studies, you may apply for degree studies through a separate admission process based on Open UAS studies.
Study period: 1 January – 31 December 2027
Content
The programme focuses on sustainability principles, responsible leadership, and future-oriented practices in the audiovisual industry. The studies consist of three main themes:
Three Main Themes
- Sustainable leadership in the audiovisual industry
- Responsible management of teams and productions
- Sustainable production concepts
The content has been designed in close collaboration with industry professionals and partner companies.
Selection of Studies
In the pathway studies, you can select suitable courses from the degree programme according to your own schedule. The study right for the pathway studies is valid until 31 December 2027.
- More detailed descriptions and learning objectives of the courses can be found in the study guide.
- Course schedules will be published in Lukkarikone by the end of November. Use the group search code K1626S6
The selection of courses will be made during the orientation session. Eligibility based on prior education will be verified before the studies begin.
Who Are These Studies For?
These pathway studies are suitable for you if:
- you are interested in leadership roles and sustainable practices within the audiovisual industry
- you plan to pursue degree studies later, for example in creative industries master’s programmes
- you hold a Bachelor of Culture and Arts (e.g., in Media or Design) or another higher education degree of at least 240 ECTS
- you wish to progress directly toward master’s level studies before meeting the required work‑experience requirement
Once you have successfully completed the pathway studies (15 ECTS), you may apply for degree studies through a separate admission process based on Open UAS studies. If admitted, the completed pathway studies will be accredited as part of the degree.
Please note that all pathway studies must be completed successfully before you can apply for degree studies. Completion of the pathway does not guarantee admission, as applicants must also apply through a separate admission process.
Implementation
The studies are organised as contact, online or remote teaching, with any possible contact teaching taking place on the Arabia Campus, Helsinki.
Price and Paying
300 € for 15 ECTS
See the Open UAS payment and cancellation terms.
Registration
Students are selected in the order of registration until all places are filled.
Registration period: 4 November 2026 at 10:00 – 31 May 2027 at 23:59.
Register through the Open UAS registration system
Contact
Head of Degree Programme Aura Kaarivuo
aura.kaarivuo [at] metropolia.fi (aura[dot]kaarivuo[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
How to start path studies at Metropolia
Welcome to study path studies at Metropolia!
Read below all the common instructions for Metropolia's path students.
When you start as a new student at Metropolia, you need to activate your Metropolia user ID. Metropolia user accounts are activated independently using online banking credentials or a mobile certificate at the beginning of your studies. You can usually activate your account before the start-of-studies information session or orientation days, provided that your information has already been transferred to Metropolia's systems. You will receive an email notification once your right to study has been registered.
See the IT Services website for instructions on how to activate your user account.
Identity Verification
If you did not complete strong electronic identification when registering for your studies, for example through the Suomi.fi identification service, you must verify your identity before you can activate your Metropolia user account.
- You can verify your identity by presenting an official identity document at a Student Services customer service desk during opening hours. The opening hours of the customer service desks are available on the Student Services website.
- If you did not complete strong electronic identification during registration and are unable to visit a campus to verify your identity, please contact the Open UAS customer service.
All messages related to your studies will be sent to your Metropolia email account, so make sure to set it up as soon as possible and check it regularly throughout your studies.
Before you can access your email and other Microsoft 365 services, you must first set up multi-factor authentication (Microsoft Authenticator).
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Once you have activated your Metropolia user account, set up multi-factor authentication by following the IT Services instructions.
You can also find answers to frequently asked questions about multi-factor authentication on the IT Services website.
Metropolia Email
How to log in to your Metropolia email:
- Go to outlook.office365.com.
- Enter your username in the format username [at] metropolia.fi (username[at]metropolia[dot]fi) and your password.
- Approve the sign-in using your Microsoft Authenticator app.
Please note that after activating your user account, it may take a few hours before you can log in to your email.
Open UAS students have access to Microsoft 365 Apps for the duration of their studies.
See the IT Services instructions for downloading Microsoft 365 Apps.
Cloud Services
Open UAS students have access to Metropolia's cloud services for the duration of their studies.
Open UAS students do not need to register for courses themselves, as you have already been enrolled in your courses when you registered for your studies.
Lukkarikone
Lukkarikone provides up-to-date timetables. We recommend checking your timetable regularly for any changes.
When you log in to Lukkarikone using your Metropolia credentials, your timetable will be displayed automatically. You can also search for your timetable using your group code.
Tuudo
Tuudo is a mobile app that allows you to view your timetable, completed courses, and other study-related information. Open UAS Path students can download a red student card in Tuudo, which entitles them to a special student meal discount at Metropolia's campus restaurants (excluding the student restaurant at the Arabia campus).
Download the Tuudo app free of charge from your phone's app store and set it up. When logging in, select Metropolia University of Applied Sciences as your institution and sign in using your Metropolia credentials.
OMA Service
On the OMA Student Desktop, you can view your study information. For example, you can check the validity period of your right to study, the courses you are enrolled in, and your completed courses and grades.
You can find your student number on the left-hand side of the page, next to your name.
How to log in to the OMA service:
- Go to opiskelija.oma.metropolia.fi.
- Enter your username and password.
Log in to the OMA Student Desktop.
Certificate of Study and Transcript of Records
You can download your study-related certificates yourself.
See the instructions for downloading your certificate of study and transcript of records in OMA.
Open UAS students are not eligible for Kela-subsidised student meals. However, Metropolia UAS has arranged a special meal discount for Open UAS students at the student restaurants on the Myllypuro, Myyrmäki and Karamalmi campuses. The meal discount is specific to these restaurants and does not apply to the student restaurant at the Arabia campus.
You can access the meal discount by presenting your red Path student card, which is available through the Tuudo mobile app.
Tuudo is a mobile app that allows you to conveniently access various Metropolia online services on your phone. For example, you can use Tuudo to view study-related announcements, your timetable, completed courses and grades, and daily lunch menus.
Download the Tuudo app free of charge from your phone's app store and log in using your Metropolia credentials.
If you have chosen to pay for your studies by invoice, the tuition fee will be invoiced in two instalments. The first invoice will be sent at the beginning of your studies, and the second invoice approximately four months after your studies begin. Invoices will be sent by post.
Please familiarise yourself with Metropolia Open UAS's payment and cancellation terms on the website. If you have any questions about paying for or cancelling your studies, please contact Open UAS Customer Service.
Please also notify Customer Service if your address changes during your studies.
Additional Studies at Metropolia
If you would like to take additional courses alongside your Path studies, you can register for courses offered by Open UAS through the online store. Please make sure that your additional courses do not overlap with your Path studies.
Additional Studies for Pathway Students through Cross-Institutional Studies
Metropolia Open UAS Pathway students can take additional courses offered by other higher education institutions free of charge through cross-institutional studies.
Learn more about cross-institutional studies in the Student Information Bank.
Instructions for Open UAS Path students on how to register for cross-instutional courses.
Once you have completed most of your Open UAS Path studies, you can apply to become a degree student through a separate admission process based on your Open UAS studies. Please familiarise yourself with the application instructions for your chosen degree programme, where you will find detailed admission requirements and application periods. See the application instructions on Metropolia's website.
You can also apply for a degree programme through the joint application process while completing your Open UAS studies. If you are admitted as a degree student during your Open UAS studies, please inform Open UAS Customer Service.
General Questions
- General guidance on Open UAS studies, payments and financial support applications.
Questions About Course Content or Schedules
Contact your course teacher or the designated Pathway contact person for your degree programme.
IT Support
Metropolia's IT Services provides guidance and support with technical issues related to Metropolia's services and user accounts.
The IT Services AI chatbot, Mikro-Mikko, can often help you resolve common issues:
You can also submit a support request to IT Services:
Applying for Degree Studies
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