Bachelor DegreePolitical Studies: World Politics and Economy
| 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 of Social Sciences) |
| Tuition fee | €3,000 per year |
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| Application fee | €150 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 or Geography or Economics or Information technology * 0.3 + English * 0.3 + Mathematics * 0.1 Minimum admission score to qualify: 5,4 The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Lithuanian. 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: the applicant must present a recent and valid document proving B2 level (usually certificates are valid for 2 years from the date of received results; check each certificate‘s validity period) if the applicant is not a native speaker and has not received education in English. The following certificates and scores are acceptable: TOEFL 87-109 iBT/ 534-633 PBT Note (!) Students who start studies at Vytautas Magnus University having the English language competence B2 level shall achieve Academic English level C1. |
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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
English is taught in the Bachelor’s program of World Politics and Economics designed to analyze various political and economic processes worldwide. During their studies, students delve into subjects such as Global Politics, International Relations and Governance, International Political Economy, International Economics, Project Planning and Implementation, Economic Diplomacy, International Trade, and so forth. The content of all these subjects discusses contemporary processes in the world, such as globalization, migration, terrorism, sustainable development, climate change, humanitarian crises, global geopolitical and economic risks, and human rights issues. Throughout their studies, students learn to analyze and evaluate these processes, identify the main trends prevailing in the world, and forecast possible economic and political development scenarios globally. Students also become acquainted with the issues of various regions through courses such as Politics of East Asian Countries, Introduction to Latin American Studies, US Domestic and Foreign Policy, Russia’s Domestic and Foreign Policy, European Union Policy, etc.
The World Politics and Economics study program is an interdisciplinary research program that combines political science and economics. The audience of the World Politics and Economics program is mainly oriented towards the Eastern Partnership direction of EU neighborhood policy. The strength of these studies lies in providing students with extensive knowledge of economic and political processes and the ability to analytically assess prevailing trends in the world. During their studies, students engage in internships at various political institutions, international and non-governmental organizations, business corporations, diplomatic missions, etc.
Career opportunities
Bachelors of World Politics and Economics study program may work in state and local government institutions that prepare and implement a wide range of policies, academic research institutions, international organizations, and associations whose activities are related to Lithuania, hold administrative positions in private organizations, and continue their studies in the Master of Politics and related sciences.
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