Study programme code

HFPMB

Study programme administrator

Liisi Keedus

MER study programme code

0

version code

HFPMB/26.HT

School / college

HT - School of Humanities

Study programme title in Est.

Filosoofia, poliitika ja majandus

study programme title in Engl.

Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Bachelor's studies

ECTS credits

180

Study domain

Arts and Humanities

Study programme group

humanities

Study programme subgroup

Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving arts and humanities

Nominal study period (in semesters)

6

Access conditions

Secondary School Leaving Certificate, Certificate of Vocational Secondary Education or a corresponding qualification giving access to higher education. show more...
Minimum level of proficiency of the Estonian language at B2 level according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages. Admission is based on the results of national exams of Estonian language or Estonian as a second language and the entrance exam.

Study programme aims and objectives

- To offer opportunities for a general and interdisciplinary education in philosophy, political science and economics; show more...

- To create the basis for continuing studies at the master's level in philosophy, politics, economics or another humanities or social sciences discipline;
- To support the development of the knowledge and skills to work in positions requiring independent and critical thinking and identify one's needs in further and life-long education.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- demonstrates a systematic and integrated understanding of the theoretical foundations, show more...
key concepts, developmental trends, research methods, and practical applications of philosophy, political science, and economics; is able to identify and articulate key issues within these disciplines;
- critically analyses complex societal problems by uncovering their philosophical and ideological underpinnings as well as their political and economic dimensions, integrating these perspectives into a coherent interdisciplinary framework;
- develops innovative, ethically and socially responsible, and practically feasible solutions that take into account environmental and societal sustainability;
- collects, analyses, and critically interprets information from diverse sources, distinguishing facts from opinions and adapts research and analytical methods to the specific nature of the problems addressed;
- explains field-specific current issues to target audiences in different social and cultural contexts and media;
- effectively articulates ideas clearly, persuasively, and logically in both oral and written form, using modern communication channels, and works successfully in a team and independently;
- possesses the skills necessary to assume leadership and expert roles in the public sector, private sector, and civil society, contributing to the development of strategic, sustainable, and responsible decision-making processes;
- has developed the ability to cope with stressful situations and manage factors affecting mental and physical well-being;
- is prepared to pursue graduate studies in the fields of the curriculum as well as in other disciplines within the humanities and social sciences; engages in continuous academic and professional development in both international and local contexts, and takes active responsibility for shaping their own learning and career path.

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 passing the Bachelor’s examination. 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.