Bachelor DegreeInternational Politics and Development studies
| Study location | Lithuania, Kaunas |
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| Type | Undergraduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years (240 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | Bachelor Degree (Bachelor in Social Sciences) |
| Tuition fee | €2,704 per year |
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| Application fee | €100 one-time Non-EU applicants shall pay through the Flywire portal. Application fee is not refundable. |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) Minimum 60% CGPA Admission score is counted based on: Motivation letter * 0.3 + History * 0.3 + English * 0.2 + Mathematics + 0.1 + Geography + 0.1. Minimum admission score to qualify: 5,4. A letter with a transcript of records should be sent by email from your High School directly to Vytautas Magnus University International Cooperation Department email address – recognition@vdu.lt and by post: Vytautas Magnus University Transcript of Records should list all the subjects, grades, credits and/or hours The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. High School diploma and its supplement (transcript of records / mark sheet) in the original language and translated into English. Education Documents (School degree Diploma and Transcript of Records) will need to be assessed by the accredited institution during the first semester of studies. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English Proof of English Language: applicant has to present document proving B2 level (TOEFL 87-109 iBT/534-633 PBT, IELTS 5,5-6,5, Cambridge English First (FCE), BEC Vantage, Michigan ECCE, PTE General Level 3, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785, TOEIC Speaking & Writing 310, Duolingo 100-115) if the applicant is not native speaker and/or had not received education in English. After admission, all students have to take English language test at the Institute of Foreign Languages at Vytautas Magnus University. If English level is below B2 students will have to study English to reach C1 level (in first four semesters of Bachelor studies). |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. Upload your Curriculum vitae (CV); Example |
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Overview
With the global demand for development specialists, the International Politics and Development Studies program, being one of the rare BA level programs of its kind in Europe (and practically sole in Eastern Europe) is unique in that it, in addition to providing classical Political Science education, lays fundamentals of development and international relations theories and practice, all this with a focus on one of the developing regions. Currently, the Program covers the Middle East and former Soviet Union but is foreseen to expand to include East Asia and Latin America. In connection with this, students are given the opportunity to study one of the area languages (such as Arabic, French, Turkish and Russian) for four semesters. During their studies, students are required to do internship at relevant institutions, something that enhances their practical skills and ability to put theory into practice.
As the program is physically set in Lithuania, through its teaching staff as well as students it ingeniously combines the Western European expertise and Eastern European experiences.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the International Politics and Development Studies program will be able to work as either analysts, political advisors, or project managers in:
• EU, UN and other international organizations and institutions;
• national public sector institutions;
• national and international non-governmental organizations;
• media and other public information agencies,
• research centers, think tanks, public opinion and political research institutions.
Alternatively, they may further pursue their studies in more specialized Master’s programs in political science and other social sciences or humanities.