Program Overview
The Digital Learning Games at Tallinn University is a MA programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Digital Learning Games 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 1,250 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,250 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Tallinn, Estonia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Digital Learning Games programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Game Design
- Interaction Design
- Developmental and Cognitive Psychology
- Basics of Game Theory and Design
- Design of Gameplay and Core Mechanics
- Design of Game Assets
- Learning Game Design
- Transmedia Storytelling Theories and Methods
- Research and Design of Educational Games
- ICT Based Learning Games in Learning Environment Formation
- Basics of Game Development
- Motion Graphics Design
- Creative Entrepreneurship
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Completed Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree or the equivalent
- Proof of\xc2\xa0English Proficiency
Entrance exams
Candidates are expected to submit following documents:
- Diploma of Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree or the equivalent
- Proof of English Proficiency
- CV
- Letter of Motivation;
- Portfolio of previous works (not mandatory)
Admission exam is an interview with the admission committee (can be done via Internet, e.g. using Skype but in this case a web-camera is required).
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 1,250 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,250 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 1,250 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,250 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Tallinn University 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 Tallinn University
Tallinn University
Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn University 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 2015-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-29
- Language English
- Duration 24 months