Study programme code

RIESM.YK

Study programme administrator

Jyrki Käkönen

MER study programme code

80403

version code

RIESM/11.YK

School / college

YK - School of Governance, Law and Society

Study programme title in Est.

Euroopa õpingud: poliitika ja valitsemise euroopastumine

study programme title in Engl.

European Studies: Europeanization of Governance and Politics

Language of instruction

English

Study level

Master's studies

ECTS credits

120

Study domain

Sotsiaalteadused, ärindus ja õigus

Study programme group

social sciences

Nominal study period (in semesters)

4

Access conditions

Bakalaureusekraad or an equivalent level of qualification other show more...
sciences

Degrees conferred

sotsiaalteaduse magister (Euroopa õpingud: poliitika ja valitsemise euroopastumine)

Study programme aims and objectives

To support the development of academic excellence, competence and critical thinking in European Studies; show more...

To create the pre-requisite for developing officials with modern skills and knowledge who are capable of working in the international system in the governing structure of both Estonia and Europe as well as international organisations, other sectors and as experts;
To help develop the skills needed for research and implementing research in the field of european studies;
To create the pre-requisite for developing a wide range of knowledge of skills that makes it possible to specialise in different international relations fields in doctoral studies or forward a career in other academic fields;

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- is able to analyse European politics of different levels and dimensions show more...

- has developed a necessary disciplinary knowledge base to understand European politics
- understands the performance of all the levels of European policies and connections with institutions

- is able to collect and systemise empirical data in order to solve research problems and is able to independently prepare and carry out small-scale scientific and other research in the field of european studies
- has competence in working in different positions requiring European studies knowledge and is able to continue their studies in doctoral programs in European Universities

Graduation requirements

The curriculum must be fulfilled and the masters’ thesis must be defended. show more...
English language on the level of C1.