Study programme code

EKSOB.HT

Study programme administrator

Daniele Monticelli

MER study programme code

1576

version code

EKSOB/00.HT

School / college

HT - School of Humanities

Study programme title in Est.

Soome filoloogia

study programme title in Engl.

Finnish Philology

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Bachelor's studies

ECTS credits

180

Study domain

Arts and Humanities

Study programme group

languages and cultures

Study programme subgroup

Language acquisition

Nominal study period (in semesters)

6

Access conditions

Secondary School Leaving Certificate, Certificate of Vocational show more...
Secondary Education or a corresponding qualification giving access to higher education

Degrees conferred

humanitaarteaduse bakalaureus

Study programme aims and objectives

Create possibilities for the broad preparation in Finnish philology and subsequent specialization in Finnish language, show more...
literature and culture. Create the prerequisites to pursue further studies in master's programms of Estonian and Finnish universities to obtain professional skills of the specialist of Finnish language and literature, teacher of Finnish or Finnish language translator. Support for the development of capableness to practice in positions requireing the knowledge of Finnish language, literature and culture. Develop the ability to define one's own learning needs and to create prerequisites for planning and implementation of lifelong learning.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- possesses a general cultural and philological basic knowledge and the skill to relate this specifically to the study field of Finnish philology show more...

- possesses a comprehensive knowledge of the Finnish language, literature, culture and society, and the ability to use it in professional practice
- can introduce their specialization, can communicate with target groups and can apply knowledge of the specialization in the wider context of culture and society
- can apply their knowledge of the Finnish language and culture in their work as a translator, interpreter, tourist guide or in any other position that requires an understanding of and an appreciation for Finnish culture
- is eligible to continue studies at a Master's level in the fields of Finnish language and culture, linguistics, literary science, oral or written translation, or teacher training in an Estonian or Finnish university
- can determine their own need of further learning and professional development

Graduation requirements

The student must fulfill the curriculum in required volume; show more...

The student must pass examinations in all required subjects, s/he must write and defend his/her thesis;
For graduating one foreign language skill at B2 level;
For non-Estonians the Estonian language skill at C1 level;
Computer skills necessary for studying at university.