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 in Social Sciences) |
| Tuition fee | €4,606 per year |
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| 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 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 An Official Academic Transcript should be emailed directly by the higher education institution to: recognition@vdu.lt and/or mailed by post, mailing address: Vytautas Magnus University, International Cooperation Department, Donelaičio g. 58, LT-44248 Kaunas, Lithuania. Note: An Official Academic Transcript is a document issued by the institution in an envelope which is duly stamped and sealed by the issuing institution. 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. |
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| 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 Note (!) Students who start studies at Vytautas Magnus University having the English language competence B2 level shall achieve Academic English level C1. |
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| 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.
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