International Communication
| Qualification awarded | Master in Social Sciences in Communication |
| Field of study | Communication |
| Faculty | Faculty of Communication |
| Study area | Social Sciences |
| Length of the programme (years) | 1.5 years (3 semesters) |
| Scope of programme (ECTS) | 90 ECTS |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Location | Vilnius, Lithuania |
| Starting date | 1st of September |
| Tuition fee | 3000 EUR/year |
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WHY INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION STUDY PROGRAMME AT VILNIUS UNIVERSITY?
International Communication master degree study programme is developed in close cooperation with the foreign business and academic partners of the Faculty of Communication, Vilnius University, to complete curriculum that provides competencies in the field of corporate communication, that encourages competing in international level.
The goal of the programme is to provide not only broad and profound knowledge of international, cross-cultural corporate communication, but also to form practical skills necessary for professional activities. The programme is focused on the provision of additional qualifications, which enableseeing and evaluating various communication processes from the global prospective, rather than oneducating of a specialist for a certain narrow area of activities.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA
- Bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
- English language proficiency - the level not lower than B2 (following the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
- A motivation letter.
- 2 recommendations (contacts of referees).
INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY
Students can participate in ERASMUS+ mobility programme or use VU’s Bilateral cooperation agreements which give an opportunity to study at VU’s Partner Universities or do internship abroad.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates become actively involved in the labour market taking jobs in integrated marketing, corporate communication, and public relations departments of international organisations to freelancecommunication consultants.
Dr. Renata Matkevičienė, Leader of the Programme
“Study program is an exclusive one in the Baltic region: this program provides competencies needed for corporate communication professionals, but as well for those who are willing to tie their career with international corporations working as CSR or PR specialists or consultants.
This study program was developed and is implemented in collaboration with the professionals and academics working in the field of international corporate communication and public diplomacy. The study program provides not only competencies that meet requirements from labor market, but as well social network for those who seek excellence in the professional field of communication.”
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
Rafael Ortiz, graduate from Ecuador
"After Having been awarded a Master’s degree by one of the best universities in Europe and central Asia, is something your family, friends and colleagues will always emphasize."
Giorgi Chugoshvili, graduate from Georgia
"Open the door for creative thinking and self-realization. Faculty is a brilliant place to get inspiration for new ideas and meaningful discoveries."
Emil Slott, graduate from Denmark
"International Communication program provides a broad basis for young professionals to enter the field of communication. Unlike most study programs, it combines the rigorous scientific approach of a research university, with the practically orientated hands-on methods for allied science institutions. This combination enables the program graduates to develop and apply abstract solutions to concrete problems."
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ACADEMIC CONTACT
Dr. Renata Matkevičienė
Chair of the study programme committee
Ieva Čaikovskė
Administrator of the study programme
+370 5 236 61 08
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