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 of Social Sciences)

Tuition fee	€3,989 per year
Application fee	€100 one-time Vytautas Magnus University bank details: Bank Address: Gedimino pr. 12, 01103 Vilnius, Lithuania Bank Account: LT04 7044 0600 0284 8625 Bank Code: 70440 SWIFT/BIC: CBVILT2X Application fee is not refundable.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) The prospective students are expected to hold a BA or its equivalent in the fields of social sciences or humanities. A letter with a transcript of records should be sent by registered mail from your university, which issued Bachelor degree for you, directly to Vytautas Magnus University International Relations Department, K. Donelaičio str. 58, 44248 Kaunas, Lithuania. Transcript of records should list all the subjects, grades, and 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. 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: applicant has to present document proving B2 level (TOEFL 87-109 iBT/534-633 PBT, IELTS 5-6,5, Cambridge English First (FCE), BEC Vantage, Michigan ECCE, PTE General Level 3, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785, TOEIC Speaking & Writing 310) if the applicant is not native speaker and/or had not received education in English.

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application. Education Documents (University Cerificate and Transcript of Records) will be assessed by the accredited institution during the first semester of studies. Upload filled and signed Letter of Concurrence Upload your Curriculum vitae (CV); Example

More information	vdu.lt/en/study/program/show/278  antropologija.lt

Overview

This Programme offers an intensive introduction to contemporary anthropology. As societies around the world vary enormously in their social, cultural and political forms, the Master’s of Social Anthropology Programme is designed to study these variations and the common humanity contained therein. Such topics as transnational mobility, debated cultural practices of inclusion and exclusion as well as the transformation of the state are especially articulated in the Programme. It also provides the students with a thorough theoretical and methodological grounding, essential for attaining non-judgmental understanding and appreciation of the diversity of other cultures, significance of cross-cultural perspectives and intercultural understanding. The Programme combines classroom and experiential field-based learning activities as appropriate for each student’s career plans. It teaches students how to carry out independent scientific research and conduct ethnographic fieldwork.

Due to international cooperation between Vytautas Magnus University and Southern Illinois University (USA) Social Anthropology students have the opportunity to receive Southern Illinois University’s Certificate in Intercultural Understanding. For that the successful completion of 18 ECTS three courses held by visiting anthropology professors from Southern Illinois University and other universities is required.

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 trans-cultural agencies;
- Human resources manager;
- Migration, refugee and ethnic minority analyst;
- International (cultural, educational, public, health) organizations and nongovernmental agencies consultant;
- Researchers in social research centres, media, public opinion and market research institutions.