Bachelor in Liberal Arts in Humanities
Tallinn, Estonia
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 2,100 / per semester
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* non-EU/EEA citizens residing in estonia, have a valid estonian TRP I EU/EEA citizens residing in estonia, have a valid estonian id-card
Introduction
Are you interested in humanities, languages, culture, literature, history, anthropology, and the environment but cannot choose between these exciting disciplines? Then the program of Liberal Arts in Humanities is just for you, allowing you to study all these together!
We invite students whose interests are not limited to one of the traditional disciplines in humanities, but who are interested in combining several disciplines within our study program.
You can choose from anthropology, English studies, Estonian studies, Asian studies, history, Russian language and culture (advanced), Russian language and culture (beginners), Environmental Humanities, and cultural analysis.
Good English skills are required, and curiosity, openness to different ways of thinking, and desire to find out things for oneself make the experience with us even more worthwhile.
Why study with us?
- The language of our program is English, making it unique among other Liberal Arts programs in the nearby region.
- In 2020 our Liberal Arts in Humanities was the second most popular BA program among foreign candidates wishing to pursue their undergraduate studies at Tallinn University.
- School of Humanities has excellent competencies for making our Liberal Arts program an attractive study program.
- The school has competent teaching staff with expertise in the classical humanities disciplines, such as history, literature, culture, and modern languages.
- Our Liberal Arts develops such essential skills as research and critical thinking. It permits one to enhance these skills by combining various courses to get diverse views of poignant topics. We promote independent thinking, teamwork, and tolerance.
- An excellent Erasmus network permits students to enrich their degrees by studying or doing traineeships abroad.
- An ample amount of free electives permits students to create added value to their degree.
- Estonia is the home of many nations. Listen to the podcasts in Found in Estonia.
Study Support Facilities
- The university campus houses a study library, the main university library is situated within easy reach in the city center. The National Library of Estonia is also in the city center. Numerous electronic databases are available through libraries.
- There are ample opportunities for Erasmus exchange.
- Students will have ample opportunities to participate in various literary and cultural events held in Tallinn. Tallinn University Student Union and International Club offer opportunities for getting engaged in diverse activities.
- Career and Psychological counseling services are available on-site.
- Opportunities for sports and cultural activities.
- Funding information: Study in Estonia
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Curriculum
Course Outline
Full-time studies
- During the 3-year program, you are expected to participate in a number of compulsory and elective courses.
- The studies are organized so that you will be studying closely together with other Tallinn University students, including Erasmus students. This should promote a good exchange of ideas.
- You are permitted to take courses from the other Schools of Tallinn University.
- The studies end with a bachelor's examination.
Core course components
- As a student, you will have to pass university-wide courses (Introduction to the Humanities, Critical Thinking) that are taught to all our BA students at Tallinn University.
- In addition, you work through a major project course ELU, which is devoted to solving a particular problem in an interdisciplinary team. It employs the method of problem-based learning and develops teamwork and problem-solving skills that are essential in the present-day job market.
- There are courses that help to deepen the understanding of the Humanities, and you will have to engage in practical activities and do an internship.
- You will improve your language skills and acquire at least a modest level of the Estonian language.
From the second year of studies, you will choose two modules to specialize in, out of the following:
- Anthropology
- Asian Studies
- Estonian Studies
- Cultural Analysis
- Literary and Cultural Studies of English-Speaking Countries
- History
- Russian Language and Culture (advanced)
- Russian Language and Culture (beginners)
- Environmental Humanities
Two modules of your choice must be completed in full. In addition, you may choose individual subjects from all the other modules as free electives.
Open electives enable you to develop unique and meaningful entities of your own.
Career Opportunities
Graduates will be equipped to work in any area that requires excellent skills in the core competencies of a BA graduate. Our graduates will have a better interdisciplinary approach to the issues they will have to tackle.
The prospected career options include areas where independent working skills, a critical mind, and teamwork skills are useful. Internship opportunities either during my studies or as a graduate will help to put acquired knowledge into daily use.
Further study opportunities
The graduates will be prepared to continue their studies at the MA level, following one of the MA programs offered by us, or anywhere in the world.
Sample tracks of our graduates
Combining Art History and Visual Culture’s MA studies with being a Freelance Curator, an Art and Culture Critic, and a Guide at the KUMU Art Museum.