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Summary of the Profile
Objective(s) of a study programme:
To prepare highly qualified specialists, to provide them with knowledge and skills necessary for the analysis and assessment of political, scoial and economic processes in Europe on national, regional and international level.
Learning outcomes:
Upon the completion of European studies Master‘s degree programme of 2 years, students will:
Be able to apply theoretical knowledge to complex practical European integration processes;
Have an advanced understanding of European integration processes on international, regional and national levels;
Be able to conduct an independent analysis and critical evaluation of European economic and political integration processes from the historical and contemporary perspectives;
Have an advanced understanding of EU institutional system and public politics;
Be able to work independently and in a team, collect and systematize information, organize different insights into a coherent framework of knowledge;
Be able to construct a research design and successfully implement a research programme.
Activities of teaching and learning:
The lecturers ability to choose freely the most appropriate study methods for his course is respected. There are no mandatory requirements regarding the form of holding a class (lecture or seminar). However, the general tendency is that the MA programme is student-orientated, students are expected to be actively engaged 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 assigned 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 European Studies master programme is 2 years, volume - 120 credits. Theoretical studies comprise 86 credits (79 per cent. of the scope of the programme), the scientific research work - 35 credits (21 percent of the scope of the programme). Compulsory courses account for 83 percent of the scope of the programme, optional 17 percent. During the first semester 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. During the second semester their theoretical knowledge is further enhanced together with skills of empirical data analysis and application of knowledge in practice. The third semester is devoted for an in depth analysis of European party systems and external relations of the EU. The last semester of studies is dedicated for the preparation of the master thesis. Students attend the Master Seminar that will enhance their capacity of applying theoretical knowledge in practice and ability to use the research methods on solving real-life problems in the European region.
Optional courses:
Endeavoring the possibility to provide an ability to choose specific courses, which better represents personal career interest, students from the European 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:
This master's program differs from others in several important respects. First, it aims to prepare regional experts of a wider profile, trained not only in solving technical, institutional, bureaucratic problems of Europe but also having a deeper understanding of its philosophical, cultural, ideational foundations. Also, it is the only MA level programme in Lithuania where a specialization in Political economy issues is offered. Courses such as international political economy and globalization, welfare state, European integration, political economy are perhaps the only such courses taught in Lithuania.
Access to professional activity:
A graduate may pursue a career as a public servant at the European Union institutions, as a European Union expert and specialist in Lithuanian public institutions, Lithuanian and foreign private or non-governmental organizations.
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.
