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East Asia 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
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.
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.
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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 (8)
* Regional Studies and Academic Writing
* Politics and International Relations in East Asia
* Economic Expansion in East Asia and Environment Protection
* Ethnicity and National Politics in East Asia
* Case of Korea: Democracy and Totalitarianism in East Asia
* Political Development of China
* Postwar Japan's Society and Politics
* Regions Evolution in the International System
Optional Courses (1*3)
* Japanese language (1 level)
* Japanese language (2 level)
* Japanese language (3 level)
* Korean language (1 level)
* Korean language (2 level)
* Korean language (3 level)
* Chinese language (1 level)
* Chinese language (2 level)
* Chinese language (3 level)
Optional Courses (3)
* The History of Political Ideas in the XX Century
* Chinese Culture and Civilization
* The History of Korean Culture
* Japanese Culture: the Heritage and the Present Situation
* Contemporary Political Anthropology
* Special Course
* Small and Medium Size States Economic Policy
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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