Study location	Lithuania, Kaunas
Academic field	Business and administrative studies (JACS N000)
Type	Undergraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years (240 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	Bachelor Degree (Bachelor of Social Sciences)

Tuition fee	€2,954 per year
Application fee	€100 one-time Non-EU applicants shall pay through the Flywire portal. Application fee is not refundable.

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) Minimum 60% CGPA Admission score is counted based on: high school maturity exam grades: History * 0,4 + Mathematics * 0,4 + English language * 0,2. Minimum admission score to qualify: 5,4. 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. High School diploma and its supplement (transcript of records / mark sheet) in the original language and translated into English. Education Documents (School degree Diploma and Transcript of Records) will need to be assessed by the accredited institution during the first semester of studies. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements

English Proof of English Language: applicant has to present document proving B2 level (TOEFL 87-109 iBT/534-633 PBT, IELTS 5.5-6,5, Cambridge English First (FCE) 161-180, BEC Vantage 161-180, Michigan ECCE (min. 650), PTE General Level 3, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785, TOEIC Speaking & Writing 310, Duolingo 100-125, EnglishScore 400-499 CoreSkills) if the applicant is not native speaker and/or had not received education in English.

Other requirements	Upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV); Example

More information	vdu.lt/en/study/program/show/286

Overview

The goal of the programme Society, Culture and Communication is to train highly-qualified graduates in sociology and communication who would be able to identify and analyse social problems and cultural processes, to expertly conduct sociological and communication research, to explain, compare and evaluate social processes and to apply creatively their research skills in the fields of communication and information science.

Why Society, Culture and Communication programme?

• International study environment and international comparative perspective.
• Knowledge of innovative contemporary social research methods and analytical data skills.
• Creative thinking and communication skills.
• Bachelor of social sciences: Major in Sociology and certificate of Minor studies in Communication.
• Possibilities to participate in a variety of exchange programmes (Erasmus+ studies in various Europe states and VMU bilateral exchange outside Europe) for semester study and/or internships in the EU and other countries.

Career opportunities

After completion of study programme you will be able to:

• Work as analysts and communication specialists in government (ministries and other state institutions), and non-governmental (human rights organizations, etc.) and private (insurance, marketing, public relations companies, etc.) sectors.
• Use acquired skills in sociology and communication in analyzing and communicating knowledge to both target and wider audiences on the issues of social exclusion, poverty, structural inequality, public health, civic (dis)empowerment and social policy.
• Employ innovative contemporary social research methods in order to identify, forecast and solve fundamental social problems in national and international companies, organizations and institutions.
• Continue studies in the Master study programs of sociology, social anthropology, and other social sciences and humanities in Lithuania and foreign study institutions.