Study programme title in Est.

Rahvusvahelised suhted ja Euroopa-Aasia uuringud

Study programme title in Engl.

International Relations and European-Asian Studies

TalTech study programme code

TASM08

MER study programme code

84373

Study programme version code

TASM08/18

Faculty / college

M - School of Business and Governance

Head of study programme/study programme manager

Holger Mölder

Language of instruction

English

Study level

Master study

ECTS credits

120

Self-paid study programme

yes

Nominal study period

4 semesters

Study programme group

Social Science

Broad area of study

Sotsial sciences, journalism and information

Study field

Social and behavioural sciences

Granting the right to conduct studies in the study programme group

õppe läbiviimise õigus

Validity date of the right to conduct studies in the study programme group

tähtajatu

No. of the decision granting the right to teach in the study programme group

191

Access conditions

The bachelor degree or equivalent higher education diploma (preferably Show more...
in social sciences or humanities)

Study programme aims and objectives

- to create opportunities for in-depth knowledge in the field of international relations, Show more...
where the curriculum focuses on comprehensive and systematic studies of the two regions, Europe and Asia, and the contemporary security environment;
- to create prerequisites for employment that requires master's degree in international relations and a deeper understanding of the European integration or the Asia-Pacific region and their interactions;
- to create prerequisites for further studies, including doctoral studies and research, that require enhanced knowledge and critical approach in international relations;
- to develop an interdisciplinary approach in the field of international relations and link it with other disciplines;

Learning outcomes of the study programme

Upon completion of the curriculum, the student:
- applies to comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of international relations, Show more...
European and Asian studies and contemporary security issues;
- is prepared for working at national, non-governmental or international organizations, companies, their agencies and regional branches, think tanks, educational institutions, research institutes and non-governmental institutions at international, regional, national or local level;
- uses interdisciplinary approach to solve professional problems;
- highlights the specifics of research methods and theories in social sciences and international relations
- uses independently, critically and arguably the knowledge gained in analyzing, defining and solving international relations issues;
- implements professional management and teamwork skills;
- identifies needs for enhancing and directing professional qualifications.

Graduation requirements

Degrees conferred

Master of Arts in Social Sciences