Program Overview

Program Overview

The Politics and Media program is a modern, interdisciplinary study of the interaction between politics and media, examining how various media participate in the political process, how media political agendas are formed, and how media influence social relationships and political action. The program combines theoretical preparation, analytical and practical skills, and creative projects, training experts in political communication and information, public intellectuals, civic activists, and media policy researchers.

Program Details

• Qualification Level: Social Sciences Master's degree
• Department: Institute of International Relations and Political Science
• Duration (years): 1.5
• City: Vilnius
• Study Field Group: Social Sciences
• Study Field: Political Science
• Credits: 90.0
• Study Form: Full-time
• Language: Lithuanian

Curriculum

The curriculum is based on an understanding of the study field, comprising compulsory subjects for modern political, communication, and power theory analysis and application, as well as elective subjects. With over 20 elective subjects to choose from, each student can create a study plan that matches their interests. The third semester focuses on preparing and writing a Master's thesis.

Admission Requirements

• Individuals who have acquired a university bachelor's degree or a professional bachelor's (college) degree and have completed additional studies, depending on the admission requirements of each program.
• The admission requirements and composition of the competitive score for all Master's study programs at Vilnius University are provided in the Competitive Score Structure Table.

Application Process

1. Get acquainted with the admission requirements.
2. Submit an application to study in the VU applicant service system (VU ISAS).
3. Register documents if your education was acquired abroad or if your diploma was not transferred automatically.
4. Wait for an invitation to study and sign a study agreement.

Tuition Fees

• The annual tuition fee for studying in a non-state-funded place is 4,606 EUR.

Scholarships

Vilnius University students can apply for scholarships for excellent academic achievements, active scientific, sports, or social activities, as well as social support for students in difficult life situations.

State-Funded Loans

Students can use state-funded loans, which are provided according to the procedure established by the Government of the Republic of Lithuania. These loans are intended to help finance studies and living expenses during the study period.

Reduction of Tuition Fees

Tuition fees can be reduced in the following cases:

• Active scientific activity: If a student is actively involved in scientific activities, the tuition fee reduction can range from 30% to 100%, depending on achievements.
• Active cultural activity: If a student has been actively involved in the university's cultural activities for at least two years, the tuition fee reduction can range from 30% to 90%, depending on achievements.
• Active sports: If a student is actively engaged in sports and represents the University, the tuition fee reduction can range from 30% to 100%, depending on sports achievements.
• University employees: A University employee's tuition fee can be reduced by up to 70% if they work at the University for at least half a year and have been continuously employed for at least 10 months.

Career Opportunities

• Work in the media: Having acquired tools for analyzing politics and media, you can pursue a career as a journalist or editor in the media.
• Analyst, expert in political and media processes: With in-depth theoretical knowledge and a broad interdisciplinary perspective, you can analyze social and political processes in society.
• Researcher: You will be prepared to pursue a research career and conduct innovative, fundamental, and applied scientific research in the interdisciplinary field of politics and media studies.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I study in a state-funded place and not pay for studies?: Yes, if there are state-funded places available in the program, you participate in the main admission rounds, and your competitive score is high enough to be among the top candidates for state-funded places.