Study programme code

RASLB.YK

Study programme administrator

Kairit Kall

MER study programme code

1584

version code

RASLB/15.YK

School / college

YK - School of Governance, Law and Society

Study programme title in Est.

Sotsioloogia

study programme title in Engl.

Sociology

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Bachelor's studies

ECTS credits

180

Study domain

Social Sciences, Journalism and Information

Study programme group

social sciences

Study programme subgroup

Sociology and cultural studies

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...

Estonian language state examination or Estonian language as a second language state examination and entrance exam. Entrance exam: written part (writing a short essay and an analytical text based on sociological survey data) and oral interview. Minimum level of proficiency of the Estonian language at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Degrees conferred

sotsiaalteaduse bakalaureus

Study programme aims and objectives

- To provide contemporary broad education in sociology: to develop knowledge and skills for studying society and societal phenomena analytically and critically, show more...
using sociological terminology, theories, methodology and empirical knowledge;
- To create premises for continuation of studies in the Master's program;
- To shape values that recognize tolerance in diversity of opinions and attitudes in society and active participation in different spheres of social life.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- is able to work in fields where general knowledge about society, culture, sociological theories and methods is required show more...

- is able to conduct operational surveys and take part in scientific research based on principles of the code of ethics of the International Sociological Association
- is able to recognize and value the multiplicity of opinions and attitudes relevant to a democratic society
- is able to identify the need for continuous studies and further professional development
- is able to continue studies at Master's level in sociology or in a similar discipline

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.