Overview

The objective of this study programme is to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to become professionals in modern democratic government, civil society, politics and international organizations. It provides in-depth knowledge about:

the global, historical context of democracy
modern democratic institutions
public policy and governance- political theory and ethics
elections and political behavior
comparative ethnopolitics

Students graduating from this programme:

will have comprehensive knowledge of modern democratic institutions and their political processes;
will be able to identify and analyze key problems and processes of democratic governance, involving both government institutions and civil society;
will have the proper research skills to perform policy analysis and contribute to policy formation;
will obtain an international perspective that will enrich their qualifications both in their home country and globally.

Why study Politics and Governance in the Digital Age at the University of Tartu?

UT is ranked in the top 200 universities in the world in politics and international studies (QS Rankings 2020)
Special emphasis on big data and digital method analysis.
Estonia is one of the most dynamic reformers in Europe while maintaining a stable democracy and social environment. It is a leader in e-government, e-voting and other governance fields.
Acquire all essential skills and knowledge to have a successful career in modern government, civil society, politics and international organisations.

Accreditation

https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee/Riigikogu/act/503062019003/consolide?fbclid=IwAR22m0s2W1wkYBKNI3vmDGiczo8up2EFkk6zmgTV7jVEDmQ7gY44gDjGeKc

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Programme Structure

The curriculum of the study programme is based on five parts:

Methods module (18 ECTS) - in this module, students will be trained in the essentials of social science methodology and academic skills; both quantitative and qualitative methods will be addressed; innovative teaching methods (such as a ‘flipped classroom’) will also be used;
Core Competencies module (36 ECTS) - this module will lay out for students fundamental concepts and theories for understanding democratic development and modern governance.
Specialization module (30 ECTS) - within this module students will be able to choose courses that deepen their knowledge of specific topics in the field such as identity-based phenomena, regional specificities or third-sector issues;
Electives module (6 ECTS) - students may choose additional electives either from within or completely outside the existing curriculum;
MA thesis (30 ECTS)

Lecturers

Programme Director is Professor of Comparative Politics Vello Pettai.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2021-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2021-03-15 00:00:00
Starting 2021-09-01 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Development Public Policy Political Science

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.

IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
English language proficiency

Tuition Fee

International

3800 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the original amount of 3800 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months.

Funding

Tuition waivers are available for the best candidates.

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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