Master DegreeApplied English Linguistics
| 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 Humanities) |
| Tuition fee | €4,295 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 | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Minimum 60% CGPA Admission score is counted based on: Motivation letter * 0.2 + Arithmetic average of bachelor degree diploma supplement all subjects * 0.3 + Arithmetic average of bachelor degree diploma subjects in English philology * 0.3 + Evaluation of bachelor thesis or final examination * 0.2. In case there is no evaluation of bachelor thesis or final examination, arithmetic average of bachelor degree diploma supplement all subjects plus subjects in English philology * 0.8. A letter with a transcript of records should be sent by email from your previous study institution (University) 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. 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) 161-180, BEC Vantage 161-180, Michigan ECCE (min. 650), PTE General Level 3, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785, TOEIC Speaking & Writing 310, Duolingo 100-125, EnglishScore 400-499) if the applicant is not native speaker and/or had not received education in English. |
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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
Applied English Linguistics programme responds to the changing labour market, where there is a strong demand for skills in intercultural communication, translation/ interpretation skills, skills in information technologies, multilingual proficiency and application of linguistic knowledge in English language teachin
The aim of the programme:
• to educate highly qualified specialists who possess comparative knowledge and assessment skills of two cultures and languages — English and Lithuanian — and are able to independently apply their acquired knowledge in work in academic and cultural institutions, business companies, and various international institutions and projects, especially those institutions and organizations that cooperate with European Union states;
• to educate highly qualified translators who possess knowledge of various principles of English and Lithuanian text production and editing and are able to use modern term-search and automated translation memory systems;
• to train students for doctoral studies by expanding the range of academic and research topics so that these would include comparative linguistics, translation theory and cross-cultural analysis.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the Applied English Linguistics Programme may work in educational and cultural institutions, translation agencies, publishing companies and tourist agencies, banks and various international and Lithuanian companies which need staff members who are able to deal with intercultural differences and provide high quality translation services; continue their academic career by entering doctoral studies in the field of humanities.