Description

Area of Studies: Social Sciences
Faculty: Faculty of Political Science and Diplomacy
Mode of Studies: Full-time studies
Length of Programme: 2 academic years (120 ECTS)
Name of Qualification: Master of Political Science

Access Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Political Science, the Humanities or other Social Science field is required. Applicants who have not studied in a Political Science undergraduate programme, should have 6 credits in Social Science, 4 credits in Humanities and 10 credits in Political Science.

Programme Objectives and Competencies Acquired

The aim of the graduate programme of Diplomacy and International Relations is to prepare highly qualified specialists and analysts who will possess the skills to analyse and to evaluate the evolution of international relations, including the major changes and events in this field and the reasons for these changes. Graduates of this programme will be able to identify and reconcile ever-changing norms, roles and the types of practical diplomacy used in international relations. The programme of Diplomacy and International Relations will develop students' skills to gather, update and to apply the newest scientific knowledge. Upon completion of the programme, a Master's degree in Political Science is granted.

Graduates of the programme obtain the following skills:
* To be prepared to perform practical work in the field of international relations and diplomacy using gained theoretical background.
* The ability to independently identify and analyse the main challenges in the practical sphere of international relations and diplomacy.
* To be prepared to conduct theoretical analyses of significant problems in the field of international relations and diplomacy.
* To be able to evaluate fast-changing social practices and to flexibly apply it in the Lithuanian and international labour market.
* The ability to learn independently, and apply this ability in following and evaluating relavent international events.
* To obtain familiarity with the high culture of professional thinking.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Diplomacy and International Relations master's programme will have the possibility to work in various state, non-governmental and private institutions, Lithuanian government institutions (e.g. Ministry of Foreign Affairs), diplomatic missions (embassies, business, tourism), EU institutions, and educational institutions, (e.g. Institutions of higher education, Institutes of Scientific Research). Graduates of the programme are also offered the possibility to continue their studies in a post-graduate programme in the field of Social Sciences.

Subject Areas

• International Policy And Diplomacy
• International Relations
• Political Science/politics
• Social Sciences

Cost in US$:

4900 EUR (1225 EUR per semester)

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Independent living
• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Written Application
• Letters of Reference
• Transcript

Vytautas Magnus University's Mission Statement

Vytautas Magnus University has set itself the task of putting people and their personal dignity first, which entails recognition of their achievements and individuality; showing openness to, and toleration of, various cultures and worldviews; achieving leadership positions in research and teaching of the humanities, social sciences, physical sciences, and biomedicine; developing international networks and intercultural communications; fostering international studies in the Lithuanian language; becoming relevant to challenges facing world universities; and promoting novel research and modern teaching. The University is proud of creative and enthusiastic community - students and academics who feel free to communicate as of equal status what allows to cooperate and not only share what they know but also generate new knowledge.

Year Founded

1922