Study programme code

HRALM

MER study programme code

version code

HRALM/27

School / college

HR - School of Educational Sciences

Study programme title in Est.

Alusharidus

study programme title in Engl.

Early Childhood Education

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Master's studies

ECTS credits

120

Study domain

Education

Study programme group

teacher training and educational science

Study programme subgroup

Training for pre-school teachers

Nominal study period (in semesters)

4

Access conditions

Bachelor’s degree, professional higher education diploma, or an equivalent qualification in educational science. show more...

Estonian language proficiency at a minimum of level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. English language proficiency at a minimum of level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Entrance examination.

Degrees conferred

haridusteaduse magister (alushariduse pedagoog)

Study programme aims and objectives

The learner develops an in-depth understanding of national and international trends in early childhood education within the context of educational sciences and policy, show more...
builds theoretical and practical competence in managing educational and child-rearing activities and teams, and fosters professional self-development and the capacity for reflection.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- is well-versed in local and international trends in early childhood education within both educational science and educational policy contexts, show more...
and possesses a systematic overview of leadership and counseling theories;
- analyzes the activities of the educational institution, plans the organization's development, and evaluates the effectiveness of its activities;
- plans and manages educational and child-rearing activities in a preschool child care institution and evaluates their quality in the context of the development of the children, teachers, and the organization;
- is able to design a learning and development environment suitable for the child, based on the child's individual or special needs;
- advises parents and colleagues on matters related to teaching and upbringing;
- is able to identify educational issues and, based on them, conduct specialized educational research, as well as critically analyze, interpret, and present research findings;
- is able to shape, analyze, and reflect on their professional development.

Graduation requirements

To complete the curriculum, the student must fulfill all its requirements, including passing compulsory courses and preparing and defending a master's thesis. show more...

During their studies, the student must complete at least one course taught in a foreign language.
Students who have not graduated from a school with Estonian as the language of instruction, or who have graduated from a school with Estonian as the language of instruction only in part, must acquire Estonian language proficiency at the C1 level.
The student must acquire English language proficiency at the B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.