MA Strategic Communication studies

Strategic Communication studies is a unique study program in Lithuania, designed to educate communication professionals who will be able to make creative decisions and manage them using various communication tools, technologies and combinations of methods. The need for Strategic Communication studies is greater than the current supply in the labor market. It presents that with the rapid development of digital technologies and changes in life and work styles, people with unique competences who can effectively manage communication processes in organizations are being desired in current labor environment.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE Master of Social Sciences: Total number of ECTS credits: 90; Distribution of academic subjects by semester: approx. 30 ECTS credits per semester, 3 semesters.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates of the Master’s programme in Strategic Communication Studies can develop their careers in communication management, public relations, integrated communication, media, creative industries, corporate communication, and public sector communication. Career opportunities may include positions as communication experts, professionals in the creative sector, integrated communication strategists, mass communication experts, internal and external communication specialists, public relations managers, brand communication specialists, media relations specialists, communication campaign managers, content strategy specialists, and reputation management specialists. The programme is suitable for those who aim to plan and manage communication strategies, work with different audiences and media channels, develop communication campaigns, strengthen organisational reputation, manage internal and external communication, or work in business, public institutions, NGOs, media, and creative organisations.

ENTRY QUALIFICATION Undergraduate diploma (or higher). Bachelor’s degrees accepted: Communication and other Social Sciences. Entry qualification documents are accepted in English; originals must be presented on arrival in Lithuania for the on-site study format. A motivation letter and a University interview are required. Application fee EUR 250 one-time, non-refundable. Foreign applicants applying from abroad must pay the full tuition fee for the 1.5-year study period in advance in order to be accepted for studies and to participate in the Temporary Residence Permit issuance process.