Program Overview
The Democracy And Governance at University of Tartu is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Democracy And Governance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Estonia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: EUR 3,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Tartu, Estonia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Democracy And Governance programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Methods module (18 ECTS) - in this module, students will be trained in the essentials of social science methodology and academic skills; both quantitative and qualitative methods will be addressed; innovative teaching methods (such as a \x91flipped classroom\x92) will also be used;
- Core Competencies module (36 ECTS) - this module will lay out for students fundamental concepts and theories for understanding democratic development and modern governance.
- Specialization module (30 ECTS) - within this module students will be able to choose courses that deepen their knowledge of specific topics in the field such as identity-based phenomena, regional specificities or third-sector issues;
- Electives module (6 ECTS) - students may choose additional electives either from within or completely outside the existing curriculum;
- MA thesis (30 ECTS)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree or equivalent
- English language proficiency
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Tartu directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Tartu
University of Tartu
Tartu, Estonia
University of Tartu is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-03
- Language English
- Duration 24 months