MAEducational Innovation and Leadership
| Study location | Estonia, Tallinn |
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| Type | Postgraduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MA |
| Tuition fee | €2,100 per semester |
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| Application fee | €100 one-time |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Master’s level applicants are required to have a Bachelor’s degree or a corresponding qualification.
At least 60% of the possible maximum results is expected in order to qualify for studies in Tallinn University. Please see a list of required documents here. For country-specific requirements please see here. Step-by-step application guides can be found here. We advise you to apply as soon as possible so that the admission specialists can give you feedback before the application deadline and a chance for you to update your application, if necessary. Tallinn University does not accept applications submitted by third parties. Applicants must complete and sign the application form themselves. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Estonian. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. All required documents must be uploaded with the application by the application deadline. Applicants who have successfully passed their entrance exam, may be asked to send their educational documents to Tallinn University by post. Specific instructions will be given by the admission specialists to each applicant individually. Please do not send any documents by post until you have personally been asked to do so. Whether any documents are required by post can also be determined by examining Tallinn University’s country-specific requirements. which may state, for example, that the applicant’s Transcript of Records must be sent to Tallinn University by the awarding institution or that a document needs to be certified in a particular way. |
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| Language requirements | English Only applicants who have completed their previous levels of education or their previous studies fully in English in the United States, Canada, the Commonwealth of Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Switzerland or the EU/EEA countries (attested proof from the previous educational institution required), will be exempted from submitting an international language test as a proof of their English proficiency. Students who have completed International Baccalaureate studies can submit their graduation documents as proof of English language proficiency. The following tests with scores outlined are accepted:
Please make sure that the test score you are submitting is still valid. Invalid test scores will not be accepted. NB! Students coming from Finland do not have to prove their language proficiency for B2 level if they have at least “cum laude approbatur” (pitkä oppimäärä) as the result of the English language exam in their matriculation certificate. Students coming from Latvia do not have to prove their language proficiency for B2 level if the result of their Latvian Secondary Education State Exam in English is at least grade “A” or “B” or corresponds to B2 English proficiency level. Students coming from Lithuania do not have to prove their language proficiency for B2 level if the result of their Lithuanian Secondary Education State Exam in English is at least 70 points. More information is available here. |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. Please see the see the Educational Innovation and Leaderhip MA programme for motivation letter requirements. Please see the programme-specific requirements on the website of the Educational Innovation and Leadership MA programme and make sure you have submitted all the required assignments. Students with long-term medical conditions may encounter obstacles in higher education. Aiming to provide equal education, students have the opportunity to apply for adjustments based on their condition. Lecturers have the right to give reasonable adjustments, but this is not an obligation. Applicants applying for adjustments to be made during the admission exams due to their physical or psycho-social special need must submit a copy of medical proof of their special need. Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Citizens of Non-EU/EEA countries are required to pay the first semester’s tuition fee before the beginning of studies. |
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Overview
The Educational Innovation and Leadership Master’s Programme at Tallinn University is dedicated to advancing education through evidence-based improvements and practical innovation. Our goal is clear: to empower and equip future leaders with the skills and knowledge necessary to effect meaningful change in educational settings, whether in classrooms, policy development, or community engagement.
Structured around a hands-on curriculum, the programme ensures you’re well-versed in the latest educational strategies and technologies. From the beginning, you’ll engage in projects that challenge you to apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios. This approach not only enhances your understanding but also prepares you to lead and implement change effectively.
We welcome individuals from all educational backgrounds who share a passion for transforming education. Whether you aim to be a school leader, teacher, policymaker, or advocate for non-formal education, your drive to make a difference is what counts. Our programme is about more than just acquiring knowledge; it’s about applying that knowledge to create better educational outcomes for all.
As part of our programme, you’ll become an integral member of a diverse community of learners and leaders. Together, you’ll explore innovative solutions to today’s educational challenges, drawing on Estonia’s success stories and global best practices. By the end of your journey, you’ll not only have a deep understanding of educational innovation but also the practical experience to lead change in your own context.
Join us to innovate, lead and shape the future of education and become a catalyst for educational improvement, ready to tackle the challenges and opportunities of the 21st-century education landscape!
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