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.

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