Pre-task instructions
The application period opens on 7 December 2022 and closes on 18 January 2023 at 3 pm Finnish
time. The pre-task has to be uploaded to the application by 18 January 2023 at 3 pm Finnish time
(UTC+2) at the latest. For further information on how to deliver the pre-task see step 2.
Assessment of the pre-task
The pre-task is graded with a maximum of 50 points available. A minimum of 10 points is required for the pre-task to be accepted. Based on the pre-task results, the best applicants will be invited to an online interview. We will not provide any further information about the pre-task. The pre-task must be uploaded as detailed below by the deadline.
When applying, complete the following steps.
Step 1. PRE-TASK: An essay
The applicant is required to write a short essay dealing with these two aspects.
- Pick up three topics from EU’s Circular Economy Action Plan and explain how they link to
your professional profile. - Describe what kind of knowledge and skills you would need to develop the three topics
towards circular economy.
European Commission. 2020. Circular Economy Action Plan. Available at
new_circular_economy_action_plan.pdf (europa.eu)
Each part has equal weighting, so be sure to discuss both within the space available.
The evaluation criteria for the essay are:
- the candidate’s ability to identify and justify issues relevant to the context, clearly and
concisely expressing reasoned arguments - critical thinking and understanding of the circular economy in their professional context
- analytical suitability of the applicant to study in an international Master’s level programme
- capability for self-evaluation and motivation for developing oneself
- ability to produce logical text in the English language
Please note that the minimum amount is 1000 characters and the maximum 6000 characters (not
words). If the pre-task is under the minimum or over the maximum character count, it will affect the
assessment negatively. (1 character = 1 number/1 space/1 letter)
Step 2. Fill in the online application via studyinfo.fi and upload the pre-task on the
application
Name the pre-task file this way: Lastname_Firstname_Pretask_RIMCE23.pdf
SUBMITTING THE PRE-TASK
Step 1. Submit your application through the Studyinfo.fi portal.
The application form closes on 18 January 2023 at 3pm (Finnish time UTC+2).
- Fill in the requested information on the application form
- Upload the necessary enclosures to the application
- If you have problems with sending the application form or uploading the attachments to the application form, contact TAMK’s admissions services immediately
- Submit your application by the deadline
Step 2. Upload the pre-task to your application
When you have sent your application by the deadline, you will receive a confirmation email with a link through which you can add attachments to your application. The pre-task must be uploaded to the application form and saved by 3pm (Finnish time UTC+2) on 18 January 2023. Please start returning the pre-task well in advance to avoid possible problems due to internet connection or server load. Pre-tasks submitted to TAMK after the deadline will not be considered in the student selection.
- Name your file clearly (e.g. Surname_FirstName_Pre-task.pdf)
- Upload the pre-task to your application
- OBS! Please note that a video file (if required) must be uploaded directly onto your application. Videos saved elsewhere and returned as a link will not be considered in the student selection. If it seems like the file is taking too long to download, you can try compressing the video file to a smaller size.
- Save the changes you made to the application form.
Please start the uploading your pre-tasks well in advance to avoid last-minute technical challenges!
Note that changes to your application form will not be saved unless you click the save modifications button at the top of the page before the deadline.