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 in Social Sciences)

Tuition fee	€4,600 per year
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) Minimum 60% CGPA Specific country requirements 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 grade * 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:  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 IELTS 5,5–6,5 Cambridge English First (FCE) 161-180 BEC Vantage 161-180 Michigan ECCE (min. 650) PTE General Level 3 PTE Academic 59 TOEIC Listening & Reading 785, TOEIC Speaking & Writing 310 Duolingo 100-125 EnglishScore 400-499 (CoreSkills) Note (!) Students who start studies at Vytautas Magnus University having the English language competence B2 level shall achieve Academic English level C1.

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application. A relevant portfolio is required. Portfolio (articles, reports, essays, video production) is required Upload your Curriculum vitae (CV); Example

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Overview

The Master’s program in Future Media and Journalism is designed for communication and information practitioners, journalists, and researchers. It is an interdisciplinary study program where you will familiarize yourself with contemporary trends in journalism, technological innovations, and principles of creating various forms of communication content – text, audio, video, multimedia, virtual reality, and others. You will explore news and content creation strategies, delve into topics such as post-truth and contemporary information wars, analyze various communication ecosystems in Europe, search for the best digital storytelling formats, and engage in investigative journalistic practice. This program is taught in English, combining modular learning, classroom, and distance learning formats – allowing you to flexibly combine studies with other activities. Additionally, during your studies, you will have the opportunity to participate in international exchange programs and engage in international research projects conducted by faculty members. After completing the master’s program, you will be able to work in Lithuanian and foreign media, be an editor, analyst, develop your innovative projects, and further pursue studies in related scientific fields in doctoral studies.

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.