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Faculty
Šiauliai Academy |
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Scope of studies and length
90 ECTS credits, 1,5 years |
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Qualification awarded
Master of Educational Sciences |
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Application deadline*
1 May / 1 July |
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Language
English |
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Tuition fee per year
5 770 € *
*Tuition fee is subject to change in accordance with national legislation.
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Start of studies
1 September
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City
Šiauliai |
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The aim of the programme is to educate highly qualified specialists of career education who would acquire the theoretical knowledge of vocational counselling and information, and vocational practicing of (self-) education for career, and practical-research abilities in planning and modelling the process of career (self-) education working with people of different ages, who would apply effective strategies for selection of a profession as well as career development in the context of constantly changing educational and labour market demands both in the public and business sectors. In the programme, career education is analysed in various age and social groups, taking into account the needs of workers in different sectors.
Student-oriented learning (teaching) and research-based studies: interactive lecture, literature and document analysis, analysis of video material, students’ practice, reflection on performance, discussion, group work, individual work, scientific research, modeling of real-life situations, role-playing games, self-study.
Programme structure
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Credits |
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Semester 1 Autumn |
| Compulsory Courses |
30.0 |
| Career Education Policies and Systems |
5.0 |
| Construction and Digitalisation of Career Education Programms |
10.0 |
| Leadership in Educational Organization |
5.0 |
| Methodology of Educological Research I/II p. |
5.0 |
| Personal Career Management |
5.0 |
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Semester 2 Spring |
| Compulsory Courses |
30.0 |
| Career Management in Public and Business Organizations |
5.0 |
| Methodology of Educological Research II/II p. |
5.0 |
| Philosophy and Sociology of Career Path |
5.0 |
| Professional Information, Counseling and Promotion |
5.0 |
| Psychology of Groups and Communication |
5.0 |
| Theory and Practice of Coaching |
5.0 |
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Semester 3 Autumn |
| Compulsory Courses |
30.0 |
| Master Final Thesis (Study field: Educations Studies) |
30.0 |
Key Learning Outcomes
After completion of the Master’s degree programme “Career Education” the acquired professional competences enables the graduate to advise people of different age groups in the fields of choice of profession, vocational training, career management, identification of personal interest and diagnostics of professional aptitude. The graduates are able to organize career guidance, to provide information and career education in organizations of the public and private sector; to investigate and assess the professional development needs of individuals and groups when preparing career education programmes, predicting the priority directions of development and activity.
Programme Specific Requirements
- A motivation letter must be added to your application.
In addition, all applicants have to fulfil the general admission requirements.
Why choose this programme?
- An innovative approach to career management, based on the latest scientific achievements and focused on overcoming the challenges of modern society, allows you to become a highly sought-after specialist in the labor market.
- Student-oriented studies, counseling is provided focused on student needs.
- Attractive study duration – 1.5 years. The last semester of studies is dedicated solely to the preparation of the master's thesis.
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What comes after?
- Graduates of the Master’s degree study programme “Career Education” can work as career professionals in organizations of the public and private sectors.
- Career in educational system organizations. You will be prepared to work as career specialists in general education schools, vocational training institutions, colleges and universities.
- Career in various sectors. You will be able to work in the areas of education and career management of employees in both the public and business sectors.
- Provision of information, consulting and activation services while working in career centers, youth work centers, employment services, etc.
- Access to the third cycle studies upon meeting the requirements set by the accepting higher education institution.
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