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Baltic Region Studies, MSc
Vytautas Magnus University, Faculty of Political Science and Diplomacy
- Political Science & International Relations
Quick facts
| Country: | Lithuania | Duration: | 24 Months |
| City: | Kaunas | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English |
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| Application Deadline: | April 30th – applicants who need visa to entry Lithuania. June 30th – applicants from non-visa countries. | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | € 2650 - | ||
Programme Description
A graduate is competent to analyze political processes in different countries in the regional context; knows theoretical models and their practical applications for examining regional political and economical phenomena; knows the political systems in the region, historical aspects of the regional processes and developmental perspectives in the region; is able to formulate research questions and to perceive the development of the Baltic countries in the European and global context; is able to identify, analyze, evaluate and foresee the main tendencies of political and economic processes in the Baltic Region.
Graduates of the programme of the Baltic Region Studies will have a possibility to work in various state, non-governmental, international and private institutions, permanent representations to international organizations, at economy units, at educational institution or can pursue an academic career and enrol in PhD studies in the field of Social Sciences.
The Baltic Region Studies degree is taken as a joint degree programme in collaboration with international partner universities: University of Tartu (Estonia), University of Latvia (Latvia) and University of Turku (Finland).
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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
Curriculum
Compulsory Courses (10)
* Regional Studies and Academic Writing
* National Social Movements in Baltic Region and Central East Europe
* Political Systems of the Baltic and Nordic Countries
* Russia, Baltic Countries and Western Europe: Historical Confines and Geopolitical Perspectives
* Transitions in the post-communist Baltic Region Countries: Political and Economical Aspects
* Minorities and Civil Society in the Baltic Region
* Security in the Baltic Region
* The Baltic Region Countries: Identity and a New Role in the Baltic Region
* Baltic Sea Region in the EU
* Regions Evolution in the International System
Optional Courses (4)
* One language of Baltic Sea Region
* Communication Cultures
* Contemporary Political Anthropology
* Between Copenhagen and Berlin: Politics and Aesthetics in Germany and Scandinavia
* Small and Medium Size States Economic Policy
* Special Course
* Communicative Rhetoric
* The History of Political Ideas in the XX Century
Research Projects (3)
* Research Project, No. 1
* Research Project, No. 2
* Research Project, No. 3
Master´s Thesis
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
For Master Degree Programme:
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.
Applicants must have very good commend of English, as it is the principal language of instruction.
Items to be submitted:
* Application form (you can download it form www.trt.vdu.lt/EN/);
* 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 (www.skvc.lt) in Lithuania - for other countries citizens;o Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, ELTC, etc.);
* Letter of motivation (300 - 500 words);
* Curriculum vitae;o 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 (you can download it form www.trt.vdu.lt/EN/).
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