Study programme code

IFIFB.DT

Study programme administrator

Inga Petuhhov

MER study programme code

1605

version code

IFIFB/12.DT

School / college

DT - School of Digital Technologies

Study programme title in Est.

Informaatika

study programme title in Engl.

Computer Science

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Bachelor's studies

ECTS credits

180

Study domain

Information and Communication Technologies

Study programme group

informatics and information technology

Study programme subgroup

Software and applications development and analysis

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...


State exam of the Estonian or Estonian as a second language.

Admission test and interview.

Minimum level of proficiency of the Estonian language at B2 level according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Degrees conferred

tehnikateaduse bakalaureus

Study programme aims and objectives

The student will acquire the IT competences to work in teams, show more...
with in-depth knowledge and skills in software development, interaction design or data analytics.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- knows the basic concepts and principles of informatics and explains the most important applications and trends in the field, distinguishes facts from opinions show more...

- formulates problems related to informatics and designs data collection and analyses the results, providing data-driven solutions in different practical situations
- is fluent in technical terminology in both Estonian and English and is able to use this terminology in both spoken and written form in the context of the target audience, explains topical issues in different cultural contexts and adapts communication style accordingly
- is familiar with the basic methods of software development and is prepared to work in a team throughout the software lifecycle, taking into account the capabilities and needs of team members and valuing innovation and entrepreneurship
- is able to consciously and responsibly comply with professional, legal and ethical requirements, can cope with stressful situations and maintain good mental and physical health
- applies the knowledge and skills acquired in the performance of tasks in their field in the creation of software solutions, ensuring the security of the result and using modern methods and technologies
- masters the methods for independent learning, sets learning objectives and analyses their learning process, and is prepared to make an informed choice about their learning and career path, including the continuation of their studies at postgraduate level
- assesses the impact of the implementation of digital solutions on the sustainability of the environment and society and acts accordingly

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 Bachelor’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.