Study programme code
HILNM.HT
Study programme administrator
Tauri Tuvikene
MER study programme code
80095
School / college
HT - School of Humanities
Study programme title in Est.
Linnakorraldus
study programme title in Engl.
Urban Governance
Language of instruction
Estonian
Study level
Master's studies
Study domain
Social Sciences, Journalism and Information
Study programme group
social sciences
Study programme subgroup
Sociology and cultural studies
Nominal study period (in semesters)
4
Access conditions
Bakalaureusekraad or an equivalent level of qualification.
Degrees conferred
sotsiaalteaduse magister (linnakorraldus)
Study programme aims and objectives
Prepares specialists:
- Who have extensive knowledge in interdisciplinary theoretical and practical themes connected to the urban governance;
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- Who is able to promote their profession, to communicate with different target groups and to address disciplinary issues in wider social context.
Learning outcomes of the study programme
- is able to understand and analyse the grounds and main principles in urban governance show more...
- understands and analyses the processes in urban governance (theoretical outcome)
- can target and intervene in the processes in urban governance (practical outcome)
- is competent in project based and teamwork, and appreciates cooperation
- values the need for complementary studies in developing competence in specialty
- is qualified to continue in doctoral studies
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.
Since the admission of year 2016 students are required to pass during the studies at least one course which uses a foreign language as the language of instruction.
Study programme version structure:
Module type
total ECTS credits
University-Wide Courses
6.0