[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/wellspa

The University of Tartu offers a comprehensive master’s programme in Wellness and Spa Service Design and Management, designed to cultivate a service-oriented mindset and equip you with the necessary professional skills for a successful career in the wellness and spa industry, as well as related organisations and businesses.

This programme emphasises the importance of strategic planning, operational management, and effective human resource management in the context of wellness and spa organisations and enterprises. Additionally, you will learn how to design attractive, innovative, and competitive wellness and spa services. An integral part of the curriculum is the focus on managing service quality while addressing environmental and sustainability issues, ensuring a holistic approach to wellness and spa management.

This master’s programme is an excellent opportunity for those looking to develop a deep understanding of the sector and excel in this dynamic and growing field.

95% of studies are conducted online. In-person studies take place in Pärnu, which is a member of the European Spas Association and an internationally acclaimed health tourism destination with more than 175 years of history as a resort town.
Small group dynamics and learning allows direct interaction and discussions with lecturers.
Internationally respected professors and lecturers from Hungary, the UK, Finland, Lithuania, and Estonia teach the programme.
After graduation, you can start your own business and 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:

run your own tourism business
manage resorts and spas
manage wellness, health and recreational organisations
work for local government social and rehabilitation services
continue in research, PhD studies and an academic career

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