Study programme code
RASLB.YK
Study programme administrator
Kairit Kall
MER study programme code
1584
School / college
YK - School of Governance, Law and Society
Study programme title in Est.
Sotsioloogia
study programme title in Engl.
Sociology
Language of instruction
Estonian
Study level
Bachelor's studies
Study domain
Social Sciences, Journalism and Information
Study programme group
social sciences
Study programme subgroup
Sociology and cultural studies
Nominal study period (in semesters)
6
Access conditions
Secondary School Leaving Certificate, Certificate of Vocational Secondary Education or a corresponding qualification giving access to higher education;
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State examination in the mother tongue;
Admission examination: written part (writing a short essay and an analytical text based on sociological survey data) and oral interview.
For commencing studies on a study programme where the language of instruction is Estonian the minimum required level of proficiency in the Estonian language is B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, provided that the language of instruction of the student on the prior study level or stage was not Estonian.
Degrees conferred
sotsiaalteaduse bakalaureus
Study programme aims and objectives
- To provide contemporary broad education in sociology: to develop knowledge and skills for studying society and societal phenomena analytically and critically, show more...
using sociological terminology, theories, methodology and empirical knowledge;
- To create premises for continuation of studies in the Master's program;
- To shape values that recognize tolerance in diversity of opinions and attitudes in society and active participation in different spheres of social life.
Learning outcomes of the study programme
- is able to work in fields where general knowledge about society, culture, sociological theories and methods is required show more...
- is able to conduct operational surveys and take part in scientific research based on principles of the code of ethics of the International Sociological Association
- is able to recognize and value the multiplicity of opinions and attitudes relevant to a democratic society
- is able to identify the need for continuous studies and further professional development
- is able to continue studies at Master's level in sociology or in a similar discipline
Graduation requirements
In order to graduate, the student shall complete the study programme in the given volume, show more...
which includes passing all compulsory courses and compiling and defending the Bachelor’s thesis. Students who have not graduated from upper secondary schools where Estonian is the language of instruction, or who have graduated from schools where Estonian is only partly the language of instruction, are required to have Estonian language proficiency at C1 level.
Study programme version structure:
Module type
total ECTS credits
introductory courses
31.0