Overview
Overview
During their four-semester studies, students study in three different universities: the first semester is taught in Kaunas, the second in Mainz; for the third semester students choose between Stockholm and Tartu; and the fourth semester students stay at the university of the main supervisor of their MA thesis.
The Sociolinguistics and Multilingualism programme at the Vytautas Magnus University is meant for students, who are interested in the role of language in society. With its geographical focus on the entire Baltic-Sea region, the programme is unique amongst all sociolinguistic MA programmes in Europe in the width of languages and societies covered in it. The language of instruction is English.
Career opportunities
The graduates of the programme can expect to find employment in the following fields:
- Academic sphere, e.g., research tasks and/or doctoral studies in sociolinguistics, cross-cultural communication, identity, multilingualism, regionalism, etc.;
- Counselling on multilingualism issues at political and cultural institutions, including the EU institutions;
- Counselling and teaching on multilingualism issues in educational institutions of all levels;
- Counselling business and finance organizations in issues involving multilingualism and regional and economic cooperation;
- Various international, national and regional public and private sector institutions and projects concerned with multilingualism, language planning and policy;
- Mass media (with additional qualifications), e.g. in fields such as political journalism.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Mediatization of Language, Culture and Everyday Life
- Multilingualism in Europe
- English Academic Writing
- Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods in Sociolinguistics
- Current Trends in Sociolinguistics
- Regional and Minority Languages
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Sociology Linguistics View 3 other Masters in Sociology in LithuaniaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor degree diploma or equivalent degree in Humanities or Social Sciences. The Bachelor Degree shall contain at least 30 ECTS in the field of linguistics or philology.
- Proof of English Language: Students from non-partner universities are asked to provide document proving B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
- Admission interview. Virtual interviews are conducted online with admissions representatives using video chat software. Applicants who meet minimum requirements are invited by email to schedule their interview date with the Admissions Committee.
- Arithmetic average of bachelor degree diploma supplement all subjects * 0.3 + Evaluation of bachelor thesis or final examination* 0.2 + Admission interview and motivation letter* 0.5
Tuition Fee
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International
500 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 250 EUR per semester during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
500 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 250 EUR per semester during 24 months.
- VMU, Lithuania: semester fee 250 Eur
- JGU, Germany: semester fee ~350 Eur (increasing every year)
- SU, Sweden: no tuition fee
- TU, Estonia: no tuition fee
Living costs for Kaunas
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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