Study location	Lithuania, Kaunas
Academic field	Social and behavioural science (ISCED 31) Social policy (JACS L400)
Type	Master, full-time
Nominal duration	1.5 years (90 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MA (Master of Social Sciences)

Tuition fee	€2,952 per year
Application fee	€100 one-time
Registration fee	€100 one-time Baltic Center Registration Fee Includes: – Consultations for selection of HEI – Migration & visa consultation – Registration in the Baltic Center database – HEI admission documents’ check – General testing for all Baltic Center HEIs – Admission Examination – Student’s admission to HEI, maximum 3 registrations per one fee. & In case of HEI change at the request of a student, after the admission letter receiving from HEI, a transfer to another HEI is for an extra cost. – Documents’ arrangement for the payments to HEI – Bonus – on the written application of a student, preparation and transfer of the invitation for the embassy. & The period of preparation from week to two months

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in any language Please provide the secondary school leaving certificate in the original language. If the diploma is not issued in English, a certified translation should be provided. The document must be legalised/apostilled. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. It is necessary to have notarized certified documents translated, legalized and apostilled.

Territory requirements	Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Afghanistan, Africa, Americas, Bhutan, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, Europe, India, Iran, Maldives, Nepal, Northern America, Oceania, Pakistan, South-Eastern Asia, Sri Lanka, Western Asia.

Language requirements	English

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) should be provided.

Overview

Aim of the programme is to prepare professional diplomats who are analytical, critical and creative; have all the necessary skills for formation and implementation of foreign policy: strategic planning, implementation of programmes and projects, communication, negotiation, preparation of texts, public presentations, critically assessments of global events, and adaptation to the changing environment.

In the contemporary world global political processes are directly controlled by Diplomacy. Diplomacy is also fundamental social practice enabling to mediate, communicate and represent interests of institutions and states while being able to orientate and control conflict situations. Diplomat is a professional who has wide interdisciplinary perception, deep analytical thinking, is creative and capable to communicate efficiently and politely.
This knowledge can be applied not only in diplomatic and civil services, working for international organizations, but also in the private sector, which needs employees with leadership and moderation skills.

Career opportunities

Graduates can move on to carriers in diplomatic and civil service, government, international governmental and non-governmental organizations, business, and more. Graduates will also be able to work as analysts, political advisors, or project managers.