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English Studies (Media Discourse)

The English Studies programme offers students a rich, interdisciplinary opportunity to specialise in Media discourse of the English Language. The programme integrates both theoretical and empirical approaches to understanding the role of the English language, culture, and literature in contemporary global contexts. Students acquire subject-specific expertise alongside transferable skills applicable across academic, professional, and creative industries. Each track includes its own compulsory and elective courses, allowing for both academic depth and curricular flexibility.

  • Interdisciplinarity
  • Good balance of theory and practice
  • Career flexibility in an international environment

English Studies (Media Discourse)

The English Studies programme offers students a rich, interdisciplinary opportunity to specialise in Media discourse of the English Language. The programme integrates both theoretical and empirical approaches to understanding the role of the English language, culture, and literature in contemporary global contexts. Students acquire subject-specific expertise alongside transferable skills applicable across academic, professional, and creative industries. Each track includes its own compulsory and elective courses, allowing for both academic depth and curricular flexibility.

  • Interdisciplinarity
  • Good balance of theory and practice
  • Career flexibility in an international environment
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  • degree of Master of Humanities
  • Faculty of Philology
  • 3
  • Humanities
  • Philology by language
  • 120.0
  • Part-time
  • English

  • degree of Master of Humanities
  • Faculty of Philology
  • 3
  • Humanities
  • Philology by language
  • 120.0
  • Part-time
  • English

The English Studies (Media Discourse) study plan focuses on the interaction between language, media, and society. Core subjects include media linguistics, semantics, discourse analysis, and contemporary methods in linguistics and communication. Elective courses allow students to explore cognitive linguistics, language use, media texts and discourses, identity, and culture. Throughout the programme, students develop skills in academic, public, and media discourse analysis, research methodology, and critical evaluation.

Peržiūrėti programos planą
  • You will be able to critically analyze public communication and media texts, apply contemporary methods of discourse analysis and linguistics, and create purposeful, well-argued content in academic, professional, and public discourse.
  • You will be equipped to assess the impact of cultural, political, and social contexts on language, reflect on cultural phenomena in a global context, work in interdisciplinary teams, and contribute to media and cultural processes in a responsible and creative manner.
  • You will learn to compare trends in language and thought of different cultural epochs and social groups.
Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher)

N. B. for non-EU/EFTA applicants: the gap since your completed Bachelor degree should not exceed five years.

Bachelor’s degree in the humanities or social sciences, or a minimum of 15 ECTS credits in linguistics, literature, and/or cultural studies is required for admission to the English Studies programme with specialisations in Literature, Linguistics, Culture or Media Linguistics

Bachelor’s degree in the humanities is required for admission to the English Studies programme with specialisations in Linguistics

If your qualification meets the requirements, you will receive an invitation for a motivational interview.

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.

Translation is considered to be official when it is bound together with the certified true copy of the original document and is confirmed by the translator’s signature. Documents issued in English, Lithuanian must be certified true copies and do not require translation.

It is required that you send verified copies of the entry qualification documents directly to the university by postal mail. Important! Never send original documents by post!

Check additional country-specific requirements
Language requirements

English

English language proficiency (at least C1 level according to the CEFR), as demonstrated by passing one of the international examinations: 
• IELTS: 7+;
• TOEFL: 587+ (paper based) arba 94+ (iBT internet-based test);
• Pearson PTE Academic: 76+;
• LanguageCert IESOL: C1;
• Duolingo English test: 130+;
Or other proof of proficiency in English at C1 level according to the CEFR.

If you are a native speaker and/or if the English language was the medium of instruction in your previous studies, you will be exempt from providing an English language test score.

Proving your language skills
Territory requirements

Applicants from Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan must submit OMPT-C (Online Mathematics Placement Test) Certificate (minimum passing grade – 55%). 

OMPT exam information

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Find your programme

When choosing a study programme, consider whether the subjects match your interests and strengths, as this will keep you motivated. You should also think about career opportunities, costs, and whether the programme fits your long-term goals.

Keep in mind that each applicant can choose up to three study programmes in one application, but you can only get admitted to one programme.

Check the application dates

For international applicants: 
1 May | for applicants from non-EU/EFTA countries 
1 July | for applicants who are citizens of EU/EFTA countries and for non-EU/EFTA applicants with a 90-day visa-free period that has not yet been exceeded.
The academic year always begins on 1 September.

Our International admissions have one intake per academic year. You can only submit your application during the application period.  

The application dates may differ if you are applying for a programme taught in Lithuanian or if you are eligible to apply for state-funded places.

Check your eligibility and prepare the necessary documents

In order to apply to Vilnius University, you must meet the general and programme-specific admission requirements, as well as the language proficiency requirements. In certain cases, specific territorial requirements may also apply. You can find all the specific requirements for this programme in the 'Admissions requirements' section.

For applicants from non-EU and non-EFTA countries, the period between obtaining your most recent secondary or higher education qualification and submitting your application may not exceed 5 years.

 

Check the country-specific requirements

Pay the application fee and submit your application

The application to the international bachelor's or integrated studies degree programmes must be submitted on apply.vu.lt

The application fee is 100 EUR per application. The invoice is paid after adding the programmes to the application. Application fee payments are accepted only through the Flywire payment platform.

An online application will be processed only after the application fee is collected and the application is submitted with all the required documents. All documents must be submitted before the application submission deadline; otherwise, the application is terminated.

Please note: The application fee is non-refundable. Be sure to read the admission requirements and deadlines carefully before applying, as fees cannot be refunded if you are found ineligible or miss a deadline.

Create the application accountPrepare the required documents

Take the interview

If your qualification meets the requirements, you will receive an invitation for a motivational interview. 

Confirm the acceptance and pay the tuition fee

Your application will be assessed within 30 calendar days from the date all required documents are submitted (this period may be extended in specific cases).

Acceptance letters or rejection notifications will be sent via the online application system https://apply.vu.lt.

Students are obliged to confirm if they accept the study offer within 7 working days.

Students who are citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area countries and of other foreign countries, admitted to non-state-funded places in the first year of first-cycle and second-cycle studies through the University’s foreign student application system, must pay the annual tuition fee within 15 calendar days from the date of the offer to study.

Description of the Procedure of Payment, Reimbursement, and Recovery of Tuition Fees at Vilnius University 

The information about the tuition fee refund policy  

After the student pays the tuition fee, he receives the final acceptance letter. Then our International Relations Office provides the necessary information related to obtaining a temporary residence permit in Lithuania and sends a mediation letter to the student by e-mail (for non-EU citizens).

Arrange your arrival

Things to consider:

  • All international students have to apply for a visa, temporary residence permit or certificate of temporary residence in the Republic of Lithuania depending on their citizenship and the length of their studies at Vilnius University. 
  • If you require accommodation, you may apply for a dormitory via the application platform at apply.vu.lt. The task for accommodation appears after the tuition fee is paid and the final acceptance letter is received. 
  • More information about the start of your studies here.
Visa & Residence PermitArrange you accommodation
  • 5 815 EUR
Tuition fee

Students who are citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area countries and of other foreign countries, admitted to non-state-funded places in the first year of first-cycle and second-cycle studies through the University’s foreign student application system, must pay the annual tuition fee within 15 calendar days from the date of the offer to study.

After the student pays the tuition fee, he receives the final acceptance letter. Then our International Relations Office provides the necessary information related to obtaining a temporary residence permit in Lithuania and sends a mediation letter to the student by e-mail (for non-EU citizens).

Learn more
Application fee

The application fee is €100 per application. Each applicant can choose up to three programmes within one application. 
Online applications will only be processed once the application fee has been paid. 

Please note that the application fee is non-refundable. Make sure you read the admission requirements and deadlines carefully before submitting your application, as the fee cannot be refunded if you are found to be ineligible or miss a deadline. 

Scholarships for Master's

  • degree of Master of Humanities
  • Faculty of Philology
  • 3
  • Humanities
  • Philology by language
  • 120.0
  • Part-time
  • English

  • degree of Master of Humanities
  • Faculty of Philology
  • 3
  • Humanities
  • Philology by language
  • 120.0
  • Part-time
  • English

The English Studies (Media Discourse) study plan focuses on the interaction between language, media, and society. Core subjects include media linguistics, semantics, discourse analysis, and contemporary methods in linguistics and communication. Elective courses allow students to explore cognitive linguistics, language use, media texts and discourses, identity, and culture. Throughout the programme, students develop skills in academic, public, and media discourse analysis, research methodology, and critical evaluation.

Peržiūrėti programos planą
  • You will be able to critically analyze public communication and media texts, apply contemporary methods of discourse analysis and linguistics, and create purposeful, well-argued content in academic, professional, and public discourse.
  • You will be equipped to assess the impact of cultural, political, and social contexts on language, reflect on cultural phenomena in a global context, work in interdisciplinary teams, and contribute to media and cultural processes in a responsible and creative manner.
  • You will learn to compare trends in language and thought of different cultural epochs and social groups.
Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher)

N. B. for non-EU/EFTA applicants: the gap since your completed Bachelor degree should not exceed five years.

Bachelor’s degree in the humanities or social sciences, or a minimum of 15 ECTS credits in linguistics, literature, and/or cultural studies is required for admission to the English Studies programme with specialisations in Literature, Linguistics, Culture or Media Linguistics

Bachelor’s degree in the humanities is required for admission to the English Studies programme with specialisations in Linguistics

If your qualification meets the requirements, you will receive an invitation for a motivational interview.

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.

Translation is considered to be official when it is bound together with the certified true copy of the original document and is confirmed by the translator’s signature. Documents issued in English, Lithuanian must be certified true copies and do not require translation.

It is required that you send verified copies of the entry qualification documents directly to the university by postal mail. Important! Never send original documents by post!

Check additional country-specific requirements
Language requirements

English

English language proficiency (at least C1 level according to the CEFR), as demonstrated by passing one of the international examinations: 
• IELTS: 7+;
• TOEFL: 587+ (paper based) arba 94+ (iBT internet-based test);
• Pearson PTE Academic: 76+;
• LanguageCert IESOL: C1;
• Duolingo English test: 130+;
Or other proof of proficiency in English at C1 level according to the CEFR.

If you are a native speaker and/or if the English language was the medium of instruction in your previous studies, you will be exempt from providing an English language test score.

Proving your language skills
Territory requirements

Applicants from Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan must submit OMPT-C (Online Mathematics Placement Test) Certificate (minimum passing grade – 55%). 

OMPT exam information

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Find your programme

When choosing a study programme, consider whether the subjects match your interests and strengths, as this will keep you motivated. You should also think about career opportunities, costs, and whether the programme fits your long-term goals.

Keep in mind that each applicant can choose up to three study programmes in one application, but you can only get admitted to one programme.

Check the application dates

For international applicants: 
1 May | for applicants from non-EU/EFTA countries 
1 July | for applicants who are citizens of EU/EFTA countries and for non-EU/EFTA applicants with a 90-day visa-free period that has not yet been exceeded.
The academic year always begins on 1 September.

Our International admissions have one intake per academic year. You can only submit your application during the application period.  

The application dates may differ if you are applying for a programme taught in Lithuanian or if you are eligible to apply for state-funded places.

Check your eligibility and prepare the necessary documents

In order to apply to Vilnius University, you must meet the general and programme-specific admission requirements, as well as the language proficiency requirements. In certain cases, specific territorial requirements may also apply. You can find all the specific requirements for this programme in the 'Admissions requirements' section.

For applicants from non-EU and non-EFTA countries, the period between obtaining your most recent secondary or higher education qualification and submitting your application may not exceed 5 years.

 

Check the country-specific requirements

Pay the application fee and submit your application

The application to the international bachelor's or integrated studies degree programmes must be submitted on apply.vu.lt

The application fee is 100 EUR per application. The invoice is paid after adding the programmes to the application. Application fee payments are accepted only through the Flywire payment platform.

An online application will be processed only after the application fee is collected and the application is submitted with all the required documents. All documents must be submitted before the application submission deadline; otherwise, the application is terminated.

Please note: The application fee is non-refundable. Be sure to read the admission requirements and deadlines carefully before applying, as fees cannot be refunded if you are found ineligible or miss a deadline.

Create the application accountPrepare the required documents

Take the interview

If your qualification meets the requirements, you will receive an invitation for a motivational interview. 

Confirm the acceptance and pay the tuition fee

Your application will be assessed within 30 calendar days from the date all required documents are submitted (this period may be extended in specific cases).

Acceptance letters or rejection notifications will be sent via the online application system https://apply.vu.lt.

Students are obliged to confirm if they accept the study offer within 7 working days.

Students who are citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area countries and of other foreign countries, admitted to non-state-funded places in the first year of first-cycle and second-cycle studies through the University’s foreign student application system, must pay the annual tuition fee within 15 calendar days from the date of the offer to study.

Description of the Procedure of Payment, Reimbursement, and Recovery of Tuition Fees at Vilnius University 

The information about the tuition fee refund policy  

After the student pays the tuition fee, he receives the final acceptance letter. Then our International Relations Office provides the necessary information related to obtaining a temporary residence permit in Lithuania and sends a mediation letter to the student by e-mail (for non-EU citizens).

Arrange your arrival

Things to consider:

  • All international students have to apply for a visa, temporary residence permit or certificate of temporary residence in the Republic of Lithuania depending on their citizenship and the length of their studies at Vilnius University. 
  • If you require accommodation, you may apply for a dormitory via the application platform at apply.vu.lt. The task for accommodation appears after the tuition fee is paid and the final acceptance letter is received. 
  • More information about the start of your studies here.
Visa & Residence PermitArrange you accommodation
  • 5 815 EUR
Tuition fee

Students who are citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area countries and of other foreign countries, admitted to non-state-funded places in the first year of first-cycle and second-cycle studies through the University’s foreign student application system, must pay the annual tuition fee within 15 calendar days from the date of the offer to study.

After the student pays the tuition fee, he receives the final acceptance letter. Then our International Relations Office provides the necessary information related to obtaining a temporary residence permit in Lithuania and sends a mediation letter to the student by e-mail (for non-EU citizens).

Learn more
Application fee

The application fee is €100 per application. Each applicant can choose up to three programmes within one application. 
Online applications will only be processed once the application fee has been paid. 

Please note that the application fee is non-refundable. Make sure you read the admission requirements and deadlines carefully before submitting your application, as the fee cannot be refunded if you are found to be ineligible or miss a deadline. 

Scholarships for Master's
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Career Opportunities/From Media Analysis to Public Communication

Graduates of the English Studies (Media Discourse) specialization can pursue careers as media analysts, communication and content creators, public relations, culture, or education project managers, editors, translators, journalists, researchers, or educators. They successfully find employment in media outlets, digital communication agencies, publishing houses, cultural and educational institutions, NGOs, embassies, governmental bodies, or international projects.

The acquired competencies are highly valued in fields where the ability to critically analyse public discourse, reflect on cultural processes, and creatively apply media linguistics knowledge is essential.

Media analyst / Creative industries specialist / Communication specialist / Content or communication strategist / Content creator

Why choose this programme?

Marta Širokova

English Studies alumna

My studies in the English Studies programme became not only an academic stage in my life but also a personal journey. They taught me to listen to different voices, to analyse narratives, and to understand how language shapes the way we see the world and each other.

Now, working as the Chief Curator at the Museum of Culture and Identity of Lithuanian Jews, I feel how deeply these skills support me every day. The critical thinking I developed during my studies helps me approach sensitive topics with care, interpret complex historical narratives, and recognise the layers beneath the surface of facts.

Most importantly, my studies taught me to look for beauty and humanity even within difficult stories. This has become essential in my curatorial work, allowing me to create exhibitions and educational experiences where history, memory, and personal voices meet.

Why choose this programme?

Julija Vaitiekūnaitė

English Studies alumna

 English Studies taught me discipline, structure, and deep thinking. The sensibly linked lectures and their topics helped me not only to learn how to read any text properly, but also to understand it and delve into the cultural, social, and historical subtleties of language and literature. I always felt right at home in the lectures.

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