Study location	Lithuania, Kaunas
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	€4,384 per year
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. 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: 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 CoreSkills) 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. 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.