Government and Politics Tallinn University

Overview

Learning Outcomes

• has achieved the highest state level of competence in the academic sciences and analytical skills and has also acquired a broad knowledge base through extensive reading;

• has developed into a creative scientist possessing an innovative attitude;

• is qualified as an independent researcher and able to effectively participate in Estonian and international research networks;

• has acquired the scientific competences necessary to apply for project funding and to organize groups;

• is competent to teach and support the learning process for students;

• can introduce specific knowledge related to Political Science within the larger context of society; can participate in discussions across the spectrum of society and influence the social decision process.

Why Study Government and Politics at Tallinn University?  

• the research area in the School of Governance, Law and Society is internationally evaluated and nationally accredited;

• the lecturers are leading specialists in Estonia and include eight professors: R. Ruutsoo, G. Sootla,  A. Toots, R. Vetik, L. Kalev, M. Aaltola, E. Terk;

• doctoral seminars in the study of Government and Politics take place at least once a month and provide feedback from professors and fellow doctoral students;

• participation in conferences, seminars, summer schools and studying within the ERASMUS programme in foreign universities is supported in order to gain international experience;

• the School provides as much help as possible in order to get the doctoral students’ written works published in journals such as Acta Politica Estica and in Studies of Transition States and Societies, which is published in collaboration with the Institute of International and Social Studies;

• the School endeavours to accommodate individual expectations and work schedules;

• the doctoral students of Tallinn University are exempt from tuition fees. In addition, it is possible to apply for scholarships from University funding.

What are the Career Options After the Studies?