Diplomacy and International Relations Vytautas Magnus University

Overview

Graduates of this Diplomacy and International Relations programme at the Vytautas Magnus University will be able to identify and reconcile ever-changing norms, roles and the types of practical diplomacy used in international relations. 

The programme of Diplomacy and International Relations will develop students’ skills to gather, update and to apply the newest scientific knowledge.  Upon completion of the programme, a Master’s degree in Social Sciences is granted.

Graduates of the programme obtain the following skills:

• To conduct theoretical analyses of significant problems in the field of international relations and diplomacy;

• To be prepared to perform practical work in the field of international relations and diplomacy using gained theoretical background;

• The ability to independently identify and analyse the main challenges in the practical sphere of international relations and diplomacy;

• To be prepared to conduct theoretical analyses of significant problems in the field of international relations and diplomacy;

• To be able to evaluate fast-changing social practices and to flexibly apply it in the Lithuanian and international labour-market;

• To obtain familiarity with the high culture of professional thinking.

Career opportunities

• Graduates of the Diplomacy and International Relations master’s programme will have the possibility to work in various state, non-governmental and private institutions, Lithuanian government institutions (e.g. Ministry of Foreign Affairs), diplomatic missions (embassies, business, tourism), EU institutions, and educational institutions, (e.g. Institutions of higher education, Institutes of Scientific Research). 

• Graduates of the programme are also offered the possibility to continue their studies in a post-graduate programme in the field of Social Sciences.