Overview

Come and study in the Educational Sciences programme of Tallinn University if you have a Masters level education in educational sciences or in a related field and if you want to acquire a high level qualification in the field of educational sciences. The School of Educational Sciences offers knowledge which is related to education, teacher training, learning, adult education and teaching in general and/or in a specific way.

A rapid development of the School of Educational Sciences is based on drawing on expertise from a large partner network, utilizing EU funding, encouraging the empowerment of staff members as well as on applying a holistic approach, integrating dynamic teaching, research and development activities. The school is located in a brand new building and offers excellent working conditions for visiting academics, students and post-doctoral students.

What are the career options after the studies?

Graduates are able to follow a number of career options depending on their personal interests. For example they can work as researchers, university lecturers or experts in the field. In any case they are very well equipped to develop a sound professional career based on visionary thinking and critical knowledge of the field.

Programme Structure

Programme structure:

Doctoral Student - Junior Research Fellow positions:

The doctoral student will sign a Junior Research Fellow contract (fulltime workload with a salary of 1700 euros per month and will become an employee of the School of Educational Sciences
The period of the studies is 4 years.

Doctoral student without an employment contract:

does not have an employment-related contractual obligation linked to doctoral studies
The period of studies is 4 years,

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Deadline for submitting your application: June 29

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Teaching

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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72

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application cover printed from the online application system.

Copy of a bachelor’s degree certificate or equivalent + transcript of records (translations are requested if documents are not in English); both copies and translations must be attested by a notary.

Copy of a master’s degree certificate or equivalent + transcript of records (translations are requested if documents are not in English); both copies and translations must be attested by a notary.

Plan for the doctoral thesis signed by the prospective supervisor.

Proof of English Proficiency

Copy of the identification page of passport.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.

No tuition fees.

Living costs for Tallinn

598 - 948 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.