Study programme code

KKLSB.YK

Study programme administrator

Benjamin Klasche

MER study programme code

108966

version code

KKLSB/20.YK

School / college

YK - School of Governance, Law and Society

Study programme title in Est.

Interdistsiplinaarsed sotsiaalteadused - Artes Liberales

study programme title in Engl.

Liberal Arts in Social Sciences

Language of instruction

English

Study level

Bachelor's studies

ECTS credits

180

Study domain

Social Sciences, Journalism and Information

Study programme group

social sciences

Study programme subgroup

Social and behavioural sciences, not elsewhere classified

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...

Entrance exam: written letter of motivation and oral interview.
Minimum level of proficiency of the English language at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Degrees conferred

sotsiaalteaduse bakalaureus

Study programme aims and objectives

- Facilitate extensive interdisciplinary knowledge in the field show more...
of the social sciences and formulate interdisciplinary thinking in order to put into professional practice the acquired knowledge and corresponding skills;
- Develop systematic cognition of the main concepts, theoretical grounds, research fields and methods of the social sciences;
- Integrate and teach students to associate knowledge in different fields of the social sciences;
- Develop the ability to navigate the literature of the social sciences and to evaluate it critically;
- Enable the student to continue studies at Master's level according to the curriculum choices (s)he has made or to work in positions which require extensive interdisciplinary social and specialist knowledge and skills (in the fields of information management, communication and public relations, political science, international relations and European studies, sociology and social policy, learning and social impact, hobby education and recreation management).

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- has acquired extensive interdisciplinary knowledge and skills show more...
in the field of the social sciences in accordance with the choices made within the curriculum (information management, communication and public relations, electronic media and communication, political sciences, international relations and European studies, sociology and social policy, learning and social impact, hobby education and recreation management)
- knows the theoretical basis of the field of the social sciences and the more important research fields and methods and can recognise interdisciplinary connections
- knows how to connect different knowledge of social fields and link theoretical knowledge to practical skills
- is able to independently collect interdisciplinary information in the field of the social sciences, interpret it in a critical and creative manner and defend his/her positions
- knows how to plan and conduct research and introduce research results
- knows how to determine the need for continuing studies and professional development

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 or passing the Bachelor’s examination.
International students matriculated since Academic Year 2020/2021 must receive a positive result for course EKY6109.HT Estonian A1 and Estonian culture in order to fulfill the graduation requirements. The International student is a student without Estonian citizenship, long-term residence permit or permanent right of residence.