Study programme code

LTPSM.LT

Study programme administrator

Kadi Liik

MER study programme code

0000000007

version code

LTPSM/27.LT

School / college

LT - School of Natural Sciences and Health

Study programme title in Est.

Psühholoogia

study programme title in Engl.

Psychology

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Master's studies

ECTS credits

120

Study domain

Social Sciences, Journalism and Information

Study programme group

psychology

Study programme subgroup

Psychology

Nominal study period (in semesters)

4

Access conditions

Bachelor ́s Degree in Psychology, Diploma of Professional Higher Education or a corresponding qualification. show more...

Admission 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 B2 level according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Degrees conferred

sotsiaalteaduse magister (psühholoogia)

Study programme aims and objectives

- Give thorough knowledge of the main modern psychological theories, models and methods; show more...

- Give the skills of conducting psychological research and of implementing the results;
- Enable acquisition of thorough knowledge in three orientations: counseling psychology, school psychology and organizational psychology.
- Support the formation of necessary professional skills for working as a psychologist, counselor, psychological aid provider or in an academic position;
- Support the ability to analyze the problems of the society and to participate in solving them;
- Form the ability to evaluate the need of self-education and continuation toward professional development (incl. in the doctorate program of psychology).

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- has knowledge of the main theories, models and methods of psychology show more...


- has in-depth knowledge of contemporary approaches in different applied fields of psychology

- is able to critically evaluate and analyse psychological theories, research results and their methodological soundness

- is able to apply acquired knowledge in professional (including academic) work in an evidence-based manner and justify decisions

- is able to participate in professional discussions and address specialised knowledge in a broader societal and interdisciplinary context

- is able to plan and critically analyse their professional activities as a psychologist

- is able to evaluate their own and others’ development needs, support learning by teaching and supervising, and continue professional development (including doctoral studies in psychology)

Graduation requirements

In order to graduate, the student shall complete the study programme in the given volume, which includes passing all compulsory courses and show more...

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 the C1 level.
Students are required to complete at least one course taught in a foreign language.