Study programme code

AIAOM.HT

Study programme administrator

Hanna-Liis Kaarlõp

MER study programme code

1654

version code

AIAOM/08.HT

School / college

HT - School of Humanities

Study programme title in Est.

Ajaloo ja ühiskonnaõpetuse õpetaja

study programme title in Engl.

Teacher of History and Civic

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

Teacher training with subject specialisation

Nominal study period (in semesters)

4

Access conditions

Bachelor´s Degree, Diploma of Professional Higher Education or a corresponding qualification. show more...
Admission is based on the results of the vocational aptitude exam.

Degrees conferred

haridusteaduse magister (ajaloo ja ühiskonnaõpetuse õpetaja)

Study programme aims and objectives

To develop the willingness to work as a teacher of history and show more...
civics who has science and researc based approach to his work and who is ready for continuous professional development, as well in doctoral level.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- has an overview of the basic terms, theories and research methods related to educational sciences, show more...
the subject field and the subject didactics, and of the educational development of the students
- has the knowledge and skills required for the profession of history and civics teacher both at basic education and gymnasium level, is familiar with the subject field trends and current issues, is ready to speak actively on educational issues and take part in civil society
- is able to plan and lead the learning process and shape the learning environment according to the individual needs of the students
- adheres to the professional and ethical requirements, is aware of the ethical and social aspects, the possibilities and limitations of the role as a history and civics teacher, and has a tolerant attitude towards the diversity of positive opinions and values
- creates and applies interdisciplinary connections between different historical periods, fields of social activity and subjects
- critically analyses ones own professional activity, plans future developments and is prepared to participate in scientific research, to be a creative pedagogue and developer of educational life, both nationally and internationally

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 Master’s thesis. During the studies, students are required to pass at least one course which uses a foreign language as the language of instruction. 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.