Study programme code

RASLM.YK

Study programme administrator

Kadri Aavik

MER study programme code

1697

version code

RASLM/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

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 degree or diploma an equivalent level of qualification; show more...

Admission examination: initial research proposal for the MA thesis and interview. The minimum level of proficiency of the Estonian language at B2 level according to the Common Framework of Reference for Languages. The minimum level of proficiency of the English language at B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Degrees conferred

sotsiaalteaduse magister (sotsioloogia)

Study programme aims and objectives

- To give a deeper qualification for studying the society: students show more...
acquire knowledge and skills which enable to conduct academic research and analysis of societal phenomena with a critical mind and by using sociological theories, research methods and empirical data;
- To create opportunities for acquiring skills for working in positions that require sociological knowledge;
- To create opportunities for continuing the studies at doctoral level in Tallinn University or at some other university in Estonia or abroad.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- is able to follow and critically assess professional academic discussion show more...

- is able to plan and conduct academic research without assistance
- may work as a leading sociologist in research companies, as a professional in public, private or non-profit organisations, as a lecturer in universities and continue studies at doctoral level
- values the multiplicity of views and attitudes relevant to a democratic society and is willing to act as an active citizen
- has knowledge of ISA (International Sociological Association) Code of Ethics principles in conducting research

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.
Since the admission of year 2016 students are required to pass during the studies at least one course which uses a foreign language as the language of instruction.