Study programme code

GRS2M.HT

Study programme administrator

Mari Tarvas

MER study programme code

81584

version code

GRS2M/12.HT

School / college

HT - School of Humanities

Study programme title in Est.

Germaani filoloogia

study programme title in Engl.

Germanic Philology

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Master's studies

ECTS credits

120

Study domain

Arts and Humanities

Study programme group

languages and cultures

Nominal study period (in semesters)

4

Access conditions

BA degree or an equivalent level of qualification in English or German language and culture. show more...

The candidate must be proficient in his/her language of specialization.
Admission exam comprises a discussion on the basis of the candidate’s project of his/her MA research, in order to clarify his/her motivation, expectations and capabilities of doing research. The candidate presents to the admission committee the project of his/her future MA research, specifying its field and object and providing a short bibliography of sources and an initial hypothesis. The average mark of the previous studies is taken into account.
No entrance examination is required from the candidates whose mark of BA thesis/exam was “A” and the average mark during studies was 4.5.

Degrees conferred

humanitaarteaduse magister (germaani filoloogia)

Study programme aims and objectives

General aims of the curriculum:
To provide the basis for the advanced studies in the English or German language and culture. show more...

Preparation for doctoral studies in the field of humanities at Tallinn University or other universities.
Basic principles of the curriculum:
Creating a favourable environment for independent research, including feedback and discussions;
Interdisciplinary approach in the researched disciplines;
Promoting the development of scientific and professional abilities of students

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- has detailed knowledge according to his / her specialisation in the area of the German/English language, show more...
society, literature and culture as well as their historical establishment
- has ability to analyse discourses of German/English society and culture using linguistic and cultural-theoretical procedures
- has scientific competence in the humanities to estimate one’s practical professional activity as well as any linguistic and cultural behaviour
- has ability of critical appraisal of literature, to appropriately evaluate sources and defend one’s positions in the discussion
- is able to research the German/English language and literature
- has ability to implement philological knowledge and methods of analysis in the neighbouring fields of investigation
- has ability to resolve research-related problems and to participate in the social discussion of these questions
- has ability to analyse personal professional activity, plan one’s professional development and continue one’s professional advancement pursuing a PhD or via lifelong learning

Graduation requirements

120 ECTS (credit points). Completion of the curriculum and defence of the Master’s thesis. show more...

The curriculum sets demands for the following competences: - knowledge of the main language (English or German) on level C1, and the knowledge of Estonian at least on level C1 for Russian high school graduates.