M.A.Diplomacy and International Relations
| Study location | Lithuania, Kaunas |
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| Academic field | International Relations, European Studies, Area Studies 14.6 (ISCED 316) Social policy (JACS L400) |
| Type | Master, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | M.A. (Master of Political Science) |
| Tuition fee | €4,295 per year |
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| Application fee | €100 one-time |
| Registration fee | To be confirmed You need to choose an individual service package. Please contact the center curator or your agent and consult. You become a part of student union and ambassador program automatically after you will get Base or Standard or VIP status. *Do not forget to ask discount |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) 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. |
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| Territory requirements | Applications are NOT accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Bangladesh, Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen. |
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| Language requirements | English |
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Overview
Totally new and innovative degree programme Diplomacy and International Relations was launched in September 2001. It was prepared and organized with the support of the Seton Hall University (USA), School of International Relations and Diplomacy, as well as the presence of the support of Stasys Lozoraitis Fund. Currently this programme is one of the most popular graduate study programmes at Vytautas Magnus University. Since 2012 – 2013 academic year programme is taught entirely in English.
Graduates of the programme obtain the following skills:
To conduct theoretical analyses of significant problems in the field of international relations and diplomacy 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 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 will be prepared to work in as analysts, political advisors, or project managers 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).
