Program Overview
The International Relations and European-Asian Studies at Tallinn University of Technology is a Master programme in Social Sciences 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 social sciences. 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 International Relations and European-Asian Studies 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
- Location: Tallinn, Estonia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Relations and European-Asian Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Entrepreneurship and Business Planning\', \'Methodology of Scientific Research\', \'Research Methods in International Relations\', "Master\'s Thesis Seminar", \'Political Science\', \'Advanced Issues of Public International Law\', \'International Economics\', \'Comparative Political Science\', \'International Relations II\', \'Theories of International Relations\', \'International Negotiations\', "International Organisations\' Analysis", \'Security Theories\', \'Research Seminar and Work Placement\', \'Foreign Language for Special Purposes I\', \'Foreign Language for Special Purposes II\', \'Economic and Political Integration of Europe\', \'European Foreign Policy\', \'A Dialogic Approach to Intercultural Communication\', \'Economy of China Today and Tomorrow\', \'Economy and Finance of the Islamic Countries\', \'Security Policy in the Far-East in the 2nd half of the 20th and the 21st Century\', "China\'s Political and Economic Relations with Russia and the US in 20-21st Century", \'Foreign Policy of China in the 20th and 21st Centuries\', \'Chinese Society and Politics in the 20th and 21st Centuries\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Please pay attention as this programme you are applying for, has specific prerequisites:
- CV - working experience benefits
- Skype interview- will be conducted to candidates who have passed preliminary evaluation
Motivation letter/personal statement
For each programme you apply to, an individual motivation letter (statement of purpose) must be inserted.
Please include following:
What and where have you studied, how does your academic background fit to the degree programme you are applying for? What knowledge and skills gathered in your previous education will be useful? (0-2 points)
Describe your professional goals. How will the degree programme you are applying for support your professional profile? (0-2 points)
Have you already gathered any relevant practical work experience? (0-2 points)
Why do you want to come to study at a university in Estonia? (0-2 points)
- Please point out 1-2 potential research questions of your interest (0-2 points)
Grading scale: 0-10 points.
Positive scale: 5-10 points.
The candidate must collect at least 5 points to be in the competition.English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2014-04-18
About Tallinn University of Technology
Tallinn University of Technology
Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn University of Technology is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2014-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-05
- Language English
- Duration 24 months