Technology of Wood and Plastic
Tallinn University of TechnologyProgram Overview
The Technology of Wood and Plastic at Tallinn University of Technology is a MSc 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 Technology of Wood and Plastic 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 Technology of Wood and Plastic 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
- Intorduction into Studies
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
- Manufacturing Planning and Control
- Modelling and Testing of Products and Processes
- Statistical Analysis
- Analysis of Polymeric Materials
- Wood Structure, Properties and Primary Processing
- Wood-Polymer Composites
- Polymeric Materials: Synthesis and Properties
- Cellulose Technologies
- CAD/CAM Technology in Woodworking and Plastics Industry Enterprises
- Sustainable/cleaner Production
- Research work and Innovation
- Project 1
- Project 2
- Project 3
- Recycling and Energy Recovery of Wood and Plastic Wastes
- Testing of Polymeric Materials
- Biodeterioration of materials
- Technology of Furniture Industry
- Technology of Upholstery Furniture Industry
- Woodworking technology
- Technology of Plastics Industry 1
- Technology of Plastics Industry 2
- Biopolymers: basics, production and applications
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Bachelors degree of equivalent in natural sciences or technical fields
- CV
- 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:
- highlight why you would like to attend the chosen programme; previous working and studying experiences;
- interest of specialisation (wood or plastic);
- ideas for master´s thesis;
- your future academic and career goals.
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
Apr, 2027
About Tallinn University of Technology
Tallinn University of Technology
Tallinn, Estonia
Established in 1918,Tallinn University of Technology(TalTech;Estonian:Tallinna Tehnikaülikool) is the onlytechnicaluniversity in Estonia. TalTech, in the capital city ofTallinn, is a university...
University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
