Study location	Lithuania, Kaunas
Academic field	Social studies (JACS L000)
Type	Graduate, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	Master Degree (Master in Social Sciences)

Tuition fee	€4,600 per year
Application fee	€150 one-time Non-EU applicants shall pay through the Flywire portal. Application fee is not refundable.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Bachelor degree in Social sciences or Humanities. Bachelor degree diploma in other sciences – additional supplementary courses will be required by paying additional tuition fee per credit. Minimum 60% CGPA Specific country requirements Admission score is counted based on: Arithmetic average of bachelor degree diploma supplement all subjects * 0,4 + grade of the of Bachelor thesis or final examination * 0,1 + Motivation Letter and Interview * 0,5. Minimum admission score to qualify: 5,4. Official Transcripts/Academic Records (documents issued by the institution in an envelope stamped and sealed by the issuing institution) should be sent by mail directly to Vytautas Magnus University and by e-mail to recognition@vdu.lt. Transcript of records should list all the subjects, grades, credits and/or hours. Mailing Instructions Official Transcript/Academic Records from all post-secondary schools you have attended should be sent to the addresses provided below: Vytautas Magnus University International Cooperation Department Donelaičio g. 58 LT-44248 Kaunas Lithuania Option 1 Your previous institution has to send your document directly to VMU in a sealed envelope that is signed or stamped across the back flap by the appropriate official at the institution. Option 2 If the institution gives you the document to send to VMU, it must be in a sealed envelope. If the envelope is opened or if there is no stamp or signature across the back flap, VMU cannot accept the document. 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. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

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 IELTS 5,5–6,5 Cambridge English First (FCE) 161-180 BEC Vantage 161-180 Michigan ECCE (min. 650) PTE General Level 3 PTE Academic 59 TOEIC Listening & Reading 785, TOEIC Speaking & Writing 310 Duolingo 100-125 EnglishScore 400-499 (CoreSkills) Note (!) Students who start studies at Vytautas Magnus University having the English language competence B2 level shall achieve Academic English level C1.

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application. Upload your Curriculum vitae (CV); Example

More information	vdu.lt/..diju-programa/social-anthropology  antropologija.lt/en

Overview

The Master’s program in Social Anthropology delves into the interconnections of contemporary global transnational and multicultural societies, intercultural understanding, and teaches students to explore social practices, political strategies, and cultural meanings. Here, you will study the fundamentals of ethnography and anthropological field research methods, contemporary theories of social anthropology, ethnicity, migration, identity politics, and other subjects. You will also have the opportunity to learn more about topics that interest you from the list of elective subjects: from gender, medical, and visual anthropology to urban, food, and nutrition anthropology. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to obtain a certificate in “Intercultural Understanding” from Southern Illinois University (USA) as part of your studies. The certificate will be awarded alongside your VDU diploma. After completing these studies, you will be able to work as an intercultural understanding consultant, researcher, and analyst in various projects, migration, asylum, and refugee affairs services, intercultural institutions, international organizations, foundations, human resources, public opinion, and market research fields. You will also have the opportunity to further your studies in a doctoral program.

Career opportunities

Graduates of Social Anthropology programme will be able to work as: – Project planner and manager; – Public policy researcher, – Cultural resources manager, – Anthropological consultant to transcultural agencies; – Human resources manager; – Migration, refugee and ethnic minority analyst; – International (cultural, educational, public, health) organizations and nongovernmental agencies consultant; – Researcher in social research centres, media, public opinion and market research institutions. Graduates of Social Anthropology may continue their studies by enrolling into PhD studies.