Literature, Visual Culture and Film Studies

What we assess Exam Part Evaluation Criteria Scale Writing sample and previous study results The effectiveness of prior education and the demonstrated competencies required for the successful completion of the curriculum max 10 points The structure of the writing sample, the quality of argumentation, and the use of secondary sources max 10 points Proficiency in academic English (if the work is written in English; otherwise, academic written expression) max 10 points Statement of research interest The ability to justify the choice of the programme and to relate it to one’s personal research interests max 10 points The alignment of research interests with the programme max 10 points The ability to comprehend future prospects upon completion of the programme max 10 points Interview The candidate’s motivation and clarity of goals max 10 points The ability to develop and refine a research interest plan max 10 points The candidate’s analytical ability max 10 points Oral communication skills max 10 points How we assess The examination board will assess each applicant individually based on the criteria. The board members go through the Statement of research interests, the writing sample and the previous study results and make a joint decision whether to invite / not invite an appicant for an interwiew. At least two board members must participate at the interview. One of the participating board members will be leading the interview, all members may ask questions. After each interview there is a discussion among the board members who were present at the interview. Points for all assessed components will be entered into the table which calculates the average of the points given and the final subtotal points.

General Estonia requirements for this degree level. The institution must confirm the final programme checklist.

• A completed qualification appropriate for Master's Degree.
• Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment requested by the institution.
• Final requirements must be confirmed for the applicant's education system and intake.

The official programme record lists English. It does not publish a programme-specific minimum language-test score, so no score is invented here.

Preparation checklist; final document rules and certified translations are confirmed during application review.

This programme is recorded as accredited in the central catalogue.