Overview

The Social Work programme of Tallinn University aims to support the development of competencies for a professional career as an independent expert in the field of social work.

Learning Outcomes

has expanded knowledge and systematic overview in social work, in-depth knowledge on a specific research topic;

possesses knowledge and skills for implementation of social and health sciences research methods;

has skills for independent critical analysis and synthesis;

has knowledge and skills for participating in international research and development activities;

is able to plan, implement and critically evaluate professional research and development actions;

is able to present the results of their research orally and in writing both in Estonian and a foreign language to international scientific communication (in conferences and in scientific publications);

is able to communicate specialized knowledge, supervise scientific work and arrange professional studies;

is able to participate in social discussions, present results of their research in argumentative form and influence social decision-making processes.

Programme Structure

Objectives of the Programme:

to create opportunities for acquiring the highest scientific qualification in social work;

to support the development of competencies for a professional career as an independent expert in the field of social work;

to create pre-conditions for the development of a new generation of researchers and lecturers with independent research skills for institutions of higher education and for social welfare and health institutions.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in Estonian, Partially taught in English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work

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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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission exam(interview) is based on the plan for the doctoral thesis that is agreed with the prospective supervisor

Copy of a Bachelor’s degree certificate or certificate of a corresponding qualification + Transcript of Records/Academic Transcript (official translationsare requested if the documents are not in English)

Copy of a Master’s degree certificate or certificate of a corresponding qualification + Transcript of Records (official translations are requested if the documents are not in English)

Copy of the identification page of passport

Proof of English language Proficiency

CV

Thesis proposal signed by the prospective supervisor

Copy of a Sworn Affidavit to Confirmation of Name if the applicant's name stated in his/her passport differs from the name on any of the other required documents

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.

PhD studies in Tallinn University are without 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.