Study programme code

HILNM.HT

MER study programme code

80095

version code

HILNM/25.HT

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

ECTS credits

120

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

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

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; show more...

- 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.