Politics of Global Challenges
Lithuania, Vilnius
| Study location | Lithuania, Vokiečių str. 10, 01130, Vilnius |
|---|---|
| Type | Undergraduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years (240 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | (Bachelor in Social Sciences) |
| Tuition fee | €2,954 per year N.B. The tuition fee is aligned with the national standard tuition fee and is therefore subject to change. |
|---|---|
| Application fee | €100 per year The application fee is non-refundable. |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) N. B. for non-EU/EFTA applicants: The gap since your completed secondary degree should not exceed five years. Assessment of motivation Important: additional country-specific requirements are set only for the following countries which you can find HERE (STEP 2) 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. |
|---|
| Language requirements | English IELTS Academic 5.5+, TOEFL iBT 46+, Cambridge English exam 160+, Pearson PTE Academic 59+, LanguageCert IESOL B2, Duolingo English Test 95+ or another language proficiency certificate equivalent to B2 CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). If your first language is English and/or if your previous educational degree was in English, you will be exempt from providing an English language test score. |
|---|
| More information |
|---|
Overview
The programme focuses on the most pressing issues currently affecting the development of states and societies. During the programme, you will examine practical dilemmas arising because of transformations and innovations in society, technology, politics and other areas. Teams of different scientists and lecturers will introduce you to the basics of philosophy, political science, biochemistry, technology, public administration, and IT. This knowledge will be vastly applicable on your way to your dream career. During your studies, you will learn to work in a team, develop persuasive and argumentative public speaking skills, and improve presentation and creative writing competencies in various workshops. You will have the opportunity to spend at least one semester at the most advanced foreign universities, where you will have the opportunity to study contemporary challenges and meet the best foreign experts in their fields in an international environment.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the Politics of Global Challenges programme will be able to fulfill themselves in innovative private businesses and public sector institutions in the fields of sustainability, innovation, ethics, risk management, environment, renewable resources, technology applications, as well as research companies, public relations agencies and the media. Some graduates will be directly involved in national and international political decision-making and implementation of political processes.
Graduates of this study programme will be able to continue their studies in various master’s study programmes in the fields of social sciences and humanities or in interdisciplinary studies and later will be able to pursue a scientific or pedagogical degree.
Eastern European Time
Eastern European Time