A Course is the basic building block of EURMOST study. Courses usually take 6 months to complete. When you successfully complete a Course, you’ll earn Credits / EAP / ECTS.
You can study a Course on its own, or you can study multiple Courses to work toward a nationally recognised Programme such as a certificate, diploma or degree.
For more information about Courses, Programmes and Credits / EAP / ECTS, see our Planning your studies section.
You can study a Course on its own, or you can study multiple Courses to work toward a nationally recognised Programme such as a certificate, diploma or degree.
For more information about Courses, Programmes and Credits / EAP / ECTS, see our Planning your studies section.
You’ll be allocated a Lecturer who will guide you through your studies. Courses are taught through entirely online study, or a combination of online and printed materials. Depending on the Course, you may also be able to attend optional face-to-face Lectures. Some Lectures are also delivered online, so you’ll be able to dial in anywhere you can get an internet connection.
For each Course, you’ll be assigned a Lecturer. They’ll help you with your studies, mark your assignments and give you an extra helping hand when you need it. Most of your contact with them will be through email, phone and the Course forums on the LMS.
You’ll connect through the LMS on the Eurmost website. The Lecturer will present to you and other students in an online Lecture room. If you’ve got a headset with a microphone, you’ll be able to join in the conversation. But, even if you don’t, you can still use the chat box to add your ideas, observations, questions and comments.
All online Lectures may be recorded, so if you miss one, or you want to go through the information again, they’ll be uploaded after the event is finished. If you want to know if a Lecture was recorded, be sure to ask your Lecturer.
All online Lectures may be recorded, so if you miss one, or you want to go through the information again, they’ll be uploaded after the event is finished. If you want to know if a Lecture was recorded, be sure to ask your Lecturer.
As we’re a distance learning institute, you won’t need to attend traditional lectures. Most of your study will take place through your Course website and course materials. Some Courses may offer you the opportunity to participate in face-to-face Lectures, while others may offer field trips or require you to attend a residential school. Our Course descriptions will tell you more.
Your course materials will be unique to the Courses you study – these could be purely online, or a balance of online and print materials. Any online materials will be accessible through your Course account within your personal space on the LMS on the Eurmost website and, if your Course has printed materials, you’ll usually be able to download electronic copies.
If you need your Course materials in an accessible or alternative format, be sure to let us know in plenty of time before your Course starts.
If you need your Course materials in an accessible or alternative format, be sure to let us know in plenty of time before your Course starts.
The Learning Management System (LMS), or Course website, as you’ll hear it called, will be where you find everything you need for your Course.
There’s a wealth of information on your Course website, but the main things to know about now are:
There’s a wealth of information on your Course website, but the main things to know about now are:
- You’ll have a week-by-week study planner that’ll guide your learning throughout the Course.
- There’s an assessment section, showing exactly what you need to do for each assignment and when they’re due.
- It’s where you’ll book to attend Lectures, join online Lectures and access the contact details for your Lecturer.
- You can join all the other students in your Course cohort on the Course forums to discuss key topics, do any collaborative work, and get a little extra help if you’re stuck.
- And it’s also where you can find all the online, PDF and accessible formats of your Course materials and resources.
Where and when you can study
While our main campus is in Tartu Estonia, you can study with us anywhere in the world.
Some courses may not be available in your country. These would include, but are not limited to, vocational courses for Estonian students only
Some courses may not be available in your country. These would include, but are not limited to, vocational courses for Estonian students only
You can study from home, work, on your commute, or wherever suits you. All you’ll need is an internet-connected computer and some time to concentrate on your studies.
Some of our Courses may include exams or a residential school, which you’ll need to attend. However, if your circumstances mean you aren’t able to come to these, we may be able to offer you an alternative. .
Some of our Courses may include exams or a residential school, which you’ll need to attend. However, if your circumstances mean you aren’t able to come to these, we may be able to offer you an alternative. .
Yes – as long as you’ve got access to an internet connection. Some Courses may have residential schools or exams that you’ll need to be present for, but you can do your everyday studies from anywhere in the world.
Once you’ve registered on your Programme, you’ll choose your Programme of studies . Your will most likely start in January , April or August.
Be sure to enrol before the Programme cut-off date to secure your place. If you’re not sure when this is, contact us.
Be sure to enrol before the Programme cut-off date to secure your place. If you’re not sure when this is, contact us.
Planning your studies
You’ll need to build up a set number of credits / EAP / ECTS to complete your Programme.
Here’s how it works:
Each Programme is made up of 1, 2 or 3 years.
Each year is made up of 60 Credits / EAP / ECTS of Courses.
Each Course is worth 5, 10 or more Credits / EAP / ECTS based on various factors and actual study / engagement hours.
Programmes have Core or Elective Courses, or a mix of the two. You can see the Courses you’ll study by looking at your Programme description.
Here’s how it works:
Each Programme is made up of 1, 2 or 3 years.
Each year is made up of 60 Credits / EAP / ECTS of Courses.
Each Course is worth 5, 10 or more Credits / EAP / ECTS based on various factors and actual study / engagement hours.
- A Diploma of Higher Education is one Year (60 Credits / EAP / ECTS)
- A Bachelor’s Degree of Higher Education/Foundation Degree is Three years (180 Credits / EAP / ECTS).
- A Master’s Degree is two years (120 Credits / EAP / ECTS)
Programmes have Core or Elective Courses, or a mix of the two. You can see the Courses you’ll study by looking at your Programme description.
Yes, whether you’ve studied some Courses or courses at higher education level, completed part of a degree, diploma or certificate, you may be able to use it towards an Eurmost Programme.
We call this credit transfer, and it allows you to reach your Programme goals sooner, saving you time and money.
Find out more about credit transfer and check your eligibility.
We call this credit transfer, and it allows you to reach your Programme goals sooner, saving you time and money.
Find out more about credit transfer and check your eligibility.
Yes – you can vary the number of Courses you study each year, but we recommend that you study no more than five Courses at the same time (up to a maximum of 120 EAP / ECTS a year). Just make sure, if you want to study more than one Course, you register on all of them before the cut-off date.
About two weeks before your Course is due to start, you’ll have access to your Course website / LMS. On there, you’ll have a week-by-week study plan and assignment deadlines, so you can start to plan your studies. If your Course includes a residential school or exam, you may have to wait a little longer to find out these dates. But, don’t worry, we’ll let you know in plenty of time.
Yes – whether you need some time out due to work, family commitments, ill health, or anything else that’s going on in your life – you can request a Study Break. You’ll still be an EURMOST student, and you’ll get communication from us that’ll be relevant to your studies.
Exams, assessment and placements
Some Courses have exams or continuous assessments, while others have end-of-Course assessments you will complete at home. All exams will usually be remote exams.
If your personal circumstances or disability are likely to have an impact on your ability to take your exam remotely, we may be able to put additional arrangements in place or make reasonable adjustments. This would need to be discussed with your Student Support Team.
If your personal circumstances or disability are likely to have an impact on your ability to take your exam remotely, we may be able to put additional arrangements in place or make reasonable adjustments. This would need to be discussed with your Student Support Team.
Your exam date and time will be fixed, but we’ll let you know the details about 12 weeks in advance to give you time to prepare.
If you’re unable to undertake your exam due to circumstances beyond your control, you may be able to sit it at the next available opportunity. There are strict criteria for approving this.
If you’re unable to undertake your exam due to circumstances beyond your control, you may be able to sit it at the next available opportunity. There are strict criteria for approving this.
If you’re not successful in passing your Course, you won’t be able to re-submit your assignments, but you may be offered the opportunity to resit your exam or submit another end-of-Course assessment.
Most of our courses don’t require work placements, or for you to be employed in a specific role. There may be some exceptions for Programmes in vocational subjects, and you’ll have to arrange these yourself. For more information, check out the description for the specific Programme and Courses you’re interested in.
Resources and support available
As an EURMOST student, you’ll also have access to LMS, where you can:
- find a list of all the Programmes and Courses you’ve studied or are studying
- access your Course website
- submit and collect your assignments
- choose and enrol on your next Course
- get access to our online Help Centre, a fantastic resource which offers general study advice and information about EURMOST study.
We’re committed to making study accessible to all, whether you have a disability, health condition, mental health difficulty, or a specific learning difficulty (such as dyslexia). When you sign up for a Programme or Course, we’ll ask you to let us know about any additional circumstances that may impact on your studies. The support we can offer you will depend on your country of residence and the Courses you choose to take.
Your Lecturer will be the first person to contact if you’re worried about keeping up with your studies. They’ll give advice and additional support for general study skills and time management. If you need to talk through your study options, you can get in touch with your Student Support Team who’ll be on hand to offer you expert subject-specific advice.
You’ll be able to talk to other students through dedicated Course forums, or through any number of unofficial Facebook groups set up by students. If you’re looking to attend events and socialise, as an EURMOST student you’ll automatically be a part of the EURMOST student association (ESA). Through ESA, you can attend or create local meet-ups, join a club or society, or get extra help and support from your fellow students.