Study programme code

HRANM

MER study programme code

version code

HRANM/27

School / college

HR - School of Educational Sciences

Study programme title in Est.

Andragoogika

study programme title in Engl.

Adult 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

Education science

Nominal study period (in semesters)

4

Access conditions

A Bachelor’s degree, a diploma of higher education, or an equivalent qualification. show more...
Estonian language proficiency at a minimum of B2 level and English language proficiency at a minimum of B1 level, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Entrance examination.

Degrees conferred

haridusteaduse magister (andragoogika)

Study programme aims and objectives

A graduate of the Master’s programme is a self-directed andragogue and expert who promotes lifelong and life-wide learning in society, show more...
critically analyses theories of adult education and adult learning, and contributes to the development of adult training, adult education, and society.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- understands and applies developments in lifelong and life-wide learning, show more...
theories of adult education and adult learning, and relevant research findings, and generates new knowledge to advance the field;
- critically analyses issues in the field of andragogy and broader societal processes, conducts research and development projects, and develops evidence-based solutions across different fields of practice;
- initiates and promotes sustainable approaches that support lifelong and life-wide learning, makes purposeful and ethical use of diverse learning environments and digital solutions, and collaborates with relevant stakeholders;
- designs purposeful and meaningful learning situations, develops and applies appropriate educational methods, and takes into account the diverse characteristics and needs of target groups and individual learners;
- recognises the impact of development activities on learning and on the development of organisations, communities, and different fields of practice, and leads development processes and teams through participatory approaches;
- supports adults’ developmental aspirations, learning, and reflection, and provides counselling and guidance to learners through a range of approaches and practices;
- acts as a self-directed and responsible andragogue and adult education expert, and takes responsibility for their continuing professional development in accordance with the principles of ethical and sustainable practice.

Graduation requirements

The student must complete all compulsory courses and the required elective courses in accordance with the prescribed credit requirements, show more...
submit and successfully defend the Master’s thesis.
Students who have not graduated from a school where Estonian was the language of instruction, or who have graduated from a school where Estonian was partially the language of instruction, are required to attain Estonian language proficiency at C1 level and English language proficiency at B2 level, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).