Master DegreeSocial Anthropology
| Study location | Lithuania, Kaunas |
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| 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 | €4,606 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 | 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 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. An Official Academic Transcript should be emailed directly by the higher education institution to: recognition@vdu.lt and/or mailed by post, mailing address: Vytautas Magnus University, International Cooperation Department, Donelaičio g. 58, LT-44248 Kaunas, Lithuania. Note: An Official Academic Transcript is a document issued by the institution in an envelope which is duly stamped and sealed by the issuing institution. 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. |
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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
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.