Program Overview
The Literature 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 Literature 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 830 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 830 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Tallinn, Estonia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Literature 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
- Key Concepts in Literary and Cultural Analysis
- Key Concepts in Critical Theory and Visual Culture
- Seminars in Literature, Visual Culture and Film I, II, III
- Word and Image in the Middle Ages/Renaissance
- Histories of Postmodernism: Architecture in Theory and Visual Culture
- Narratology
- Adaptation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Completed Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree or the equivalent
- Proof of\xc2\xa0English Proficiency
Entrance exams
- Statement of research interests (1-2 pages) [to be submitted to DreamApply]
- Writing sample (an excerpt from either the BA thesis or a paper, 10 pages) [to be submitted to DreamApply]
- Interview\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 830 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 830 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 830 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 830 (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