Program Overview

Program Overview

The Analytical Journalism program is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to report on current events and provide in-depth analysis. The program is suitable for individuals with a background in various fields, including those who have completed a bachelor's degree in a different field.

Program Details

• Qualification Level: Social Sciences Master's degree
• Department: Faculty of Communication
• Duration (years): 2
• City: Vilnius
• Study Field: Social Sciences
• Study Program: Journalism
• Credits: 120.0
• Study Form: Full-time
• Language: Lithuanian

Program Plan

The program focuses on providing students with a comprehensive understanding of mass communication principles and the contemporary media context. Students will learn to analyze current political, economic, cultural, and artistic facts and phenomena, and present them using analytical journalism genres. The program aims to develop skills necessary for working in modern traditional and multi-platform media organizations, fostering analytical thinking, and the ability to conduct research in communication, information, and journalism sciences.

Admission Requirements

• Admission Criteria: Detailed admission requirements and the composition of the competitive score are provided in the Competitive Score Structure Table.
• Previous Studies: Applicants must have a university bachelor's degree or a professional bachelor's (college) degree with additional studies, depending on the program's admission requirements.
• Foreign Qualifications: If the qualification is obtained abroad, the same admission requirements apply. Vilnius University has the right to recognize foreign university diplomas, so there is no need to apply elsewhere.

Application Process

1. Check Admission Requirements: Ensure you meet the program's admission requirements.
2. Submit an Application: Applications are submitted through the VU Admission System (VU ISAS). Admission to master's studies takes place in three stages. After the first stage, each subsequent stage can only accept applications for remaining vacancies.
3. Pay the Application Fee: The application fee is EUR 50.00 for those who have graduated from a higher education institution in Lithuania and EUR 100.00 for those who have graduated from a foreign higher education institution.
4. Register Documents: If your diploma was not automatically transferred, you must upload electronic copies of the required documents.

Study Outcomes

• Content Creation: Ability to analyze topics, present them in appropriate genres, forms, and styles, and edit analytical and investigative texts.
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with different audiences in writing and speech.
• Media Understanding: Ability to analyze changes in the media field, the activities of organizations, and the impact of journalistic content on society.
• Theory Application: Ability to formulate, critically evaluate, and interpret communication and information theories and research methods.
• Social Process Evaluation: Ability to critically evaluate social processes and firmly understand the principles of democracy, human rights, and freedom of speech.

Financing

• Tuition Fee: EUR 4,606 per year for a state-funded place.
• Scholarships: Available for excellent academic achievements, active scientific, sporting, or social activities, and social support for students in difficult life situations.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be prepared for a career in specialized publications, traditional and new media formats, and public relations departments of organizations. They will have a broad understanding of the media field, knowledge of communication and information theories, and the ability to apply research methods, opening up opportunities to work with media monitoring, research, and analysis.

Additional Information

• Accommodation: Available for students.
• Financial and Academic Support: Various forms of support are offered.
• International Exchange Opportunities: Participation in exchange programs is possible.
• Student Life: A vibrant student community with various activities.
• Individual Needs: Support for students with individual needs.