Study programme code
EKKTM.HT
Study programme administrator
Piret Viires
MER study programme code
1683
School / college
HT - School of Humanities
Study programme title in Est.
Kirjandusteadus
study programme title in Engl.
Literary Studies
Language of instruction
Estonian
Study level
Master's studies
Study domain
Arts and Humanities
Study programme group
languages and cultures
Study programme subgroup
Literature and linguistics
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 entrance exam. Minimum level of proficiency of the Estonian language at B2 level according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages. The minimum level of proficiency of the English language at B1 level according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Degrees conferred
humanitaarteaduse magister (kirjandusteadus)
Study programme aims and objectives
- To provide ability to get field-related specific knowledge show more...
of literary studies for both BA students who majored in Estonian philology as well as BA students who majored in other humanities;
- To provide enhanced knowledge in the field of literary theory, literary criticism, literary history and comparative literature;
- To provide competences that allow employment in Estonian cultural areas as a literary critic, counselor on literature, cultural or literary editor at press or at publishing houses;
- To provide educational background that allows to take the option of doctoral studies and academic research career as a lecturer or a literary scholar.
Learning outcomes of the study programme
- possesses the knowledge of literary theory, literary criticism, literary history and comparative literature show more...
- possesses knowledge of the systematic overview of the theories and methodologies used in literary science
- has the skill to use acquired knowledge in producing creative and analytical text and is able to write literary criticism
- has the appropriate skill to write literary-scientific articles and research papers
- understands the connection between different fields of culture and has the ability to actively participate in Estonian cultural and literary life
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. 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
University-Wide Courses
6.0