Politics and Governance in the Digital Age
University of Tartu
Fee for international students
- Intakes
- August
- Duration
- Not published
Programme facts
- Level
- Master's
- Duration
- Not published
- Language of teaching
- English
- Study mode
- Not published
- Credits
- Not published
- Intakes
- AugustTypical for this country
About this programme
Studying at Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies and living in Estonia provided me with a great mixture of academic skills, encouraging lecturers, and an incredibly attractive city. People at the institute are always tangible and whatever you want to do in your free time, be it hiking, serving for a community project, or clubbing, Tartu is a vibrant city which offers something for everyone. Public administration, governance, and digital transformation are nowadays deeply interconnected, reshaping how societies operate and how political decisions are made. Government–citizen interactions increasingly take place through digital platforms, which influence access to information and opportunities for democratic participation. At the same time, democratic systems are facing significant pressures. Rising political polarisation and the spread of populist, anti-establishment narratives are reshaping public discourses and sowing distrust towards governments that simultaneously have to meet citizens’ expectations of high-quality public services and meaningful involvement in decision-making. In this context, it is essential to understand how institutions, governance practices, and digital technologies interact and shape one another in the contemporary world. Building on this knowledge, one can help create governance systems that are more inclusive, resilient, and capable of adapting to the evolving demands and expectations of citizens in the digital age. The master's programme in Politics and Governance in the Digital Age provides the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate
Entry requirements
- Prerequisites
- Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (180 ECTS ) (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.ut.ee/governance . The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Estonian. A motivation letter must be added to your application. Please upload the final version of the motivation letter before submitting the application. It can not be edited after the application is submitted. The motivation letter must be submitted with your online application by 15 March at the latest. The motivation letter (in English, up to 5000 characters with spaces) should address the following points: • explain your motivation for applying to the programme (Why are you interested in politics and governance in the digital age? What are your plans for the future and how would this study programme help you achieve your goals?); • explain how your educational and professional background relates to the programme you are applying to (What makes you a good candidate for this programme? What have you accomplished in the past? What knowledge, skills, and experiences do you have that are relevant to this programme?); • please tell us about your specific research interests within the field of politics and governance in the digital age (What subfields or issues are you most interest