Master DegreeFuture Media and Journalism
| Study location | Lithuania, Kaunas |
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| Academic field | Journalism (JACS P500) |
| Type | Graduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 1,5 years (90 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | Master Degree (Master of Social Sciences) |
| 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 and portfolio * 0,3 + arithmetic average of Bachelor degree diploma supplement of all subjects * 0,5 + bachelor thesis or bachelor exam * 0,2. 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
Future media and Journalism programme is for students who feel that the traditional confines of journalism are too narrow for them and who want to future-proof their careers by delving deeply into the emerging trends and technologies in digital media. You will be able to work at the intersection of technological and societal change and acquire an in-depth interdisciplinary understanding of professional practices and values as well as technological and political contexts of journalism as it constantly transforms and reinvents itself.
This program applies multidisciplinary approach that combines competencies and skills of (a) journalism, (b) emerging media technologies and © content (text, audio-visual, VR, AI) creation with an informed analysis of emerging trends and a problem solving approach to evolving societal challenges. The program is aimed at training engaged media professionals who are open to societal challenges, possess journalistic knowledge and expertise to adequately respond to various societal needs, are capable of critically analysing the impact of media and communications in the public life, and ready to initiate innovative news services and produce multimedia products.
Why Future Media and Journalism programme?
• Focus on emerging technologies
• Deep integration of interdisciplinary knowledge
• Career and practice focus
• Global outlook and experience
• Work with active researchers and practitioners
Career opportunities
The program nurtures entrepreneurial attitude: program graduates will acquire qualifications and a great diversity of skills and detailed professional competences ranging from the most general related to the comprehension of societal process to the most specific and subject (journalism and media) focused. Program alumni will be qualified to work in media and communications organizations, research and training institutions, media monitoring bureaus and market research companies. The Master’s Program in Future Media and Journalism qualifies for further studies, including PhD programs.