East European Studies Tallinn University

Overview

The East European Studies programme from Tallinn University  approaches Eastern Europe from Estonia and the wider Baltic context, where imperial legacies, Soviet and post-Soviet histories, and contemporary European debates intersect in everyday cultural, linguistic, and political life. This vantage point allows students to work comparatively across the region while remaining grounded in a concrete historical and social setting. 

Career Opportunities

Wondering what to do after graduation or what kind of career opportunities open up with an MA in East Estonian Studies?

The major graduates will be well prepared for a wide range of international and interdisciplinary careers. The programme equips students with deep regional knowledge, analytical skills, cultural competence, and strong communication abilities — all highly valued in today’s global job market. Possible career paths include:

• Roles in ministries, embassies, and international organizations that engage with the Baltic and East European regions;

• Further studies or research positions in humanities and social sciences, focusing on Estonia or Eastern Europe;

• Work in museums, cultural centres, universities, or language and cultural exchange programmes;

• Journalism, publishing, translation, and cultural or political analysis for media outlets and NGOs;

• Consulting, project management, or corporate communication roles requiring regional expertise and intercultural understanding.