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Summary of the Profile
Objective(s) of a study programme:
To develop knowledge and analytic skills needed for an independent analysis of the contemporary media and the political processes occurring in the information field.
To develop an advanced understanding of theoretical and applied knowledge in the intersecting fields of politics and media research.
To provide students with skills of conducting an independent and creative scientific research needed in order to prepare for the third cycle studies and academic inquiry in the interdisciplinary field of media and politics.
To develop knowledge and skills enabling students to effectively, critically and creatively take part in contemporary political communication.
Learning outcomes:
Graduate of the Master‘s Programme in Politics and Media studies: 1) Is able to analyze and research political processes occurring in the information field as well as evaluate the effectiveness of political communication; 2) Knows, understands and is able to analyze contemporary political structures, relations among various political actors, identify their interests, goals, roles and power; 3) Knows and is able to create well argued analytic texts investigating the relations between politics and media as well as take part in public discussions; 4) Is able to conduct innovative academic research using fundamental and applied research strategies in the intersecting fields of politics and media studies.
Activities of teaching and learning:
Aiming to ensure the lecturers ability to choose the most appropriate methods for the course there is no mandatory requirement regarding the form of holding a lecture (lecture or seminar). In general, the MA programme is learner-orientated, students are expected to be learning during the lecture by analyzing practical problems and contemplating the solutions, working in groups, doing practical exercises, analyzing audio-visual material and discussing. In addition, students are working individually outside of the classroom by analyzing prescribed literature, preparing research papers and working on their MA theses.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
Written examination, case studies, essay, presentations, projects, active and quality participation during the seminars, research papers and their presentation (oral or written form), preparing and presenting a simulation, preparation of a research project.
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
The duration of Politics and Media Studies master programme is 1,5 years, volume - 90 credits. The main object of this programme is to show the interdependence of political events and communication and also to study media as long as it is related to politics and shapes it. Compulsory courses comprise 75 credits, elective - 15 credits. During the 1,5 years of studies students gain a solid theoretical background and scientific research skills, that later enables them to specialize better in the chosen field and to creatively apply their knowledge and skills in practice. They study the following subjects:“Power and Communication“, „The Concept of Modern Politics“, „Media and Politics“, „Visuals: practices, techniques, ideologies“ etc.
Optional courses:
Endeavoring the possibility to provide an ability to choose specific courses, which better represents personal career interest, students from the Politics and Media Studies programme will be able to choose from these electives:
Conflict Analysis and Peace Studies;
Political Psychology;
Programme and Project Management in the Public Sector Organizations;
Russia and the EU: Changes in the Global Politics;
Problems of the State and Society in the European Intellectual Tradition;
Nordic and Baltic States Studies;
Energy Security;
Islam in Europe;
Game Theories;
Body Politics.
Distinctive features of a study programme:
Master Programme in Politics and Media focuses on the dependence of the political phenomenon on communication issues and analyzes media‘s effects on politics and power relations in the contemporary society. Therefore, the programme concentrates on the intersections between the fields of media and politics, rather than viewing them as separate study objects. This is an advanced study programme aiming to develop skills and knowledge necessary for conducting independent scientific research.
Access to professional activity:
Graduates of the Master‘s Programme in Politics and Media studies are qualified to work in both, private and public sectors as academics, researchers, experts, analytics, advisors or consultants.
Access to further study:
Upon the completion of the study programme students may continue with their doctoral studies in the field of social sciences and humanities in Lithuania or abroad.
