[MA] Wellness and Spa Service Design and Management

University of Tartu
Estonia, Tartu

Faculty of Social Sciences

Study location	Estonia, Pärnu College
Type	Postgraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years
Study language	English
Awards	MA

Tuition fee	€4,200 per year There are 6 tuition waivers available for top ranked applicants (regardless of citizenship) in 2024. More information on tuition fees is available at www.ut.ee/tuition. NB! Applicants who are not citizens of EU/EEA/Switzerland must pre-pay half of the first semester’s tuition-fee after receiving an admission offer.
Application fee	€100 one-time Application fee is non-refundable. Further information: www.ut.ee/application-fee

Tuition fee

€4,200 per year

There are 6 tuition waivers available for top ranked applicants (regardless of citizenship) in 2024.

More information on tuition fees is available at www.ut.ee/tuition.

NB! Applicants who are not citizens of EU/EEA/Switzerland must pre-pay half of the first semester’s tuition-fee after receiving an admission offer.

Application fee

€100 one-time

Application fee is non-refundable.
Further information: www.ut.ee/application-fee

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (must be obtained by the end of July) – for country-specific document requirements please see www.ut.ee/country-specific. Please be sure to also check further information and our step-by-step application guide at www.pc.ut.ee/admissions. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Estonian.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher)

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (must be obtained by the end of July) – for country-specific document requirements please see www.ut.ee/country-specific.

Please be sure to also check further information and our step-by-step application guide at www.pc.ut.ee/admissions.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Estonian.

Language requirements	English All applicants must comply with our English language requirements. The only acceptable English tests and exempt categories are specified at www.ut.ee/requirements.

Language requirements

English

All applicants must comply with our English language requirements. The only acceptable English tests and exempt categories are specified at www.ut.ee/requirements.

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application. Please upload the final version of the essay before submitting the application. It can not be edited after the application is submitted. The essay consists of 4 parts. In the first part, candidate describes his/her previous studies and work experience In the second part, the candidate describes his/her motivation and interests in studying in master’s programme. In the third part, he/she describes what are his/her goals for studies in the master’s and explains what are the research and practical problems, which he/she wishes to deal with during the studies. Candidate proposes a possible topic for his/her master’s thesis. The topic has to be related to actual problems in wellness and spa sector. In the last part, the candidate explains what are his/her future plans after the graduation from master’s. It is obligatory to cite research sources while describing the research problems. While writing the essay, candidate has to use primarily the most recent books and research articles and databases (e.g Google Scholar). All sources have to be cited and added as a list at the end of the essay. It is suggested to use theoretical and practical problems of the researched field and to find what have theory and practice in common and in where lies the conflict. This gives an option to find the research problem. It is not allowed to use ChatGPT or any other AI-based software to write the essay. Assessment (max 100 points): Work experience, previous studies (up to 20 p); Future plans and their feasibility (up to 20 p); The structure of the essay and the quality of used language (up to 10 p); The suitability of used materials/sources (up to 10 p); How is the master’s programme and field connected with candidate career and possible future career (up to 10 p); The actuality of the desired research problem and topics and how are those connected with the candidate career (up to 30 p). Candidate has to get at least 51 points from the essay. Interview Only applicants who receive at least 51 points from the essay, will be invited to the interview. The interview are conducted in April via Internet (Zoom). The interview dates are following: 1 April 2024 2 April 2024 4 April 2024 5 April 2024 Upon individual agreement with the admissions committee, interviews can be conducted also earlier. During the interview, following aspects are assessed: 1) motivation to study on Master level and to complete the programme successfully on time; 2) motivation, interest and readiness to work in chosen field; 3) communication skills. Further information: www.ut.ee/wellspa

Other requirements

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

Please upload the final version of the essay before submitting the application. It can not be edited after the application is submitted.

The essay consists of 4 parts.
In the first part, candidate describes his/her previous studies and work experience
In the second part, the candidate describes his/her motivation and interests in studying in master’s programme.
In the third part, he/she describes what are his/her goals for studies in the master’s and explains what are the research and practical problems, which he/she wishes to deal with during the studies. Candidate proposes a possible topic for his/her master’s thesis. The topic has to be related to actual problems in wellness and spa sector.
In the last part, the candidate explains what are his/her future plans after the graduation from master’s.
It is obligatory to cite research sources while describing the research problems.

While writing the essay, candidate has to use primarily the most recent books and research articles and databases (e.g Google Scholar). All sources have to be cited and added as a list at the end of the essay.
It is suggested to use theoretical and practical problems of the researched field and to find what have theory and practice in common and in where lies the conflict. This gives an option to find the research problem.
It is not allowed to use ChatGPT or any other AI-based software to write the essay.

Assessment (max 100 points):
Work experience, previous studies (up to 20 p);
Future plans and their feasibility (up to 20 p);
The structure of the essay and the quality of used language (up to 10 p);
The suitability of used materials/sources (up to 10 p);
How is the master’s programme and field connected with candidate career and possible future career (up to 10 p);
The actuality of the desired research problem and topics and how are those connected with the candidate career (up to 30 p).
Candidate has to get at least 51 points from the essay.

Interview

Only applicants who receive at least 51 points from the essay, will be invited to the interview.

The interview are conducted in April via Internet (Zoom). The interview dates are following:
1 April 2024
2 April 2024
4 April 2024
5 April 2024
Upon individual agreement with the admissions committee, interviews can be conducted also earlier.

During the interview, following aspects are assessed: 1) motivation to study on Master level and to complete the programme successfully on time; 2) motivation, interest and readiness to work in chosen field; 3) communication skills.

Further information: www.ut.ee/wellspa

More information	ut.ee/wellness

Did you know that the global wellness economy is valued at $4.5 trillion and that the global wellness industry represents 5.3 percent of global economic output? Did you also know that wellness is one of the fastest growing industries in the world? Would you like to learn more about wellness? Do you see yourself working in wellness industry and contributing to people’s health?

This is your opportunity to study at the University of Tartu and earn a Master’s degree in the field of wellness and spa industry. After graduation you are welcome to work at top spas and wellness centres anywhere in the world and build up a successful career as a spa manager or wellness expert.

Why study Wellness and Spa Service Design and Management?
• Study in Pärnu, a member of the European Spas Association, which is an internationally acclaimed health tourism destination with more than 175 years of history as a resort town.
• The studies include business internships, field trips and company visits to world-class spas in Estonia.
• Small group dynamics and learning allows direct interaction and discussions with lecturers.
• The programme is taught by internationally respected professors and lecturers from the USA, Hungary, France, UK, Finland and Estonia.
• After graduation, you can start your own business, manage the world’s top spas, wellness centres, resorts, treatment centres and other hospitality and health-related facilities.

Please see the programme structure in our Study Information System

This education will open the door to a career in one of the world’s largest and most prosperous industries – tourism, leisure and hospitality. This degree will prepare you to: