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
The prospective students are expected to hold a Bachelor degree or its equivalent, and a grade point average of at least 7.0. The basic selection criteria are:
* Bachelor's studies grade point average;
* Bachelor's thesis grade;
* Priority is given to students with Bachelor's degrees from the social sciences and humanities;
* Priority is given to students with Political Science certificate;
It is recommended that applicants have completed the following prerequisites: Introduction of Political Science, Introduction to International Relations, Political Philosophy and Introduction of Economics.

Programme Objectives and Competencies Acquired
Students are able to analyze political processes in Asia countries; knows theoretical models and their practical applications for examining regional political and economic phenomena. A graduate is able to identify, analyze, evaluate, foresee the main tendencies of political and economic processes in the East Asia region; is competent to analyze political processes in different countries in the regional context.

Highlights

Career Opportunities
Graduates of the programme of the East Asia region studies will have a possibility to work in different state, nongovernmental and private institutions such as public institutions of the Republic of Lithuania, diplomatic missions, EU institutions, diplomatic missions of East Asia countries in Lithuania, educational institutions. Graduates of the programme of the East Asia Region studies are offered the possibility to continue their studies in the post-graduate programme in the field of Social Sciences. After successful completion of these studies they will be granted Master degrees.

Academic Requirements

Vytautas Magnus University welcomes applications to Master Degree Programmes taught in English from both Lithuanian and international students. Master level (MA) applicants are required to have completed Bachelor's degree, or the equivalent.

Required Documents

* Application form
* Bachelor / Master degree diploma and its supplement (transcript of records / mark sheet) in the original language and translated into English, and:
1) Approved by Appostille - for citizens of countries acceding to the 1961 Hague Convention;
2) Legalized by the Center of Quality Assessment in Higher Education in Lithuania - for other countries citizens;
* Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, ELTC, etc.);
* Letter of motivation (300 500 words);
* Curriculum vitae;
* Notary certified copy of your passport or other document of identification;
* Copy of document showing paid application fee 50 EUR (where the name of the applicant and the date of payment are indicated);
* 2 recent passport size photos (3 x 4 cm);
* Accommodation form.

All application documents must arrive at the International Office at VMU by the application deadline and must be either in English or Lithuanian language. The translation must be certified by a Notary. Please note that incomplete or late applications will not be processed.

Legalization of Documents

Applicants who acquired their education in countries not acceding to the 1961 Hague Convention, should get a legalization of their educational documents by the Center of Quality Assessment in Higher Education and recognized by the Ministry of Education in Lithuania.

Subject Areas

• Political Science/politics
• Social Sciences

Cost in US$:

4900 EUR

Program Fees Include:

The application fee is 50 EUR (non-refundable).

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Written Application

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