Future Media and Journalism-Master at Vytautas Magnus University

Programme Overview

The Master’s programme in Future Media and Journalism at Vytautas Magnus University is a 1.5-year full-time interdisciplinary programme designed for communication and information practitioners, journalists, and researchers. The programme explores contemporary journalism trends, technological innovations, digital storytelling, investigative journalism, and the creation of text, audio, video, multimedia, and virtual reality content. Students also examine post-truth, contemporary information wars, European communication ecosystems, and emerging media practices. The programme is taught in English and combines modular, classroom, and distance learning formats.

Admission and Career Opportunities

Graduates can work in Lithuanian and international media, communications organisations, research and training institutions, media monitoring bureaus, and market research companies. Career opportunities include journalism, editing, media analysis, innovative media projects, and related communication roles, with opportunities to pursue PhD studies in related scientific fields. The programme also provides opportunities for international exchange programmes and participation in international research projects. Admission requires an undergraduate diploma or higher, a minimum 60% CGPA, and a qualifying admission score of 5.4 based on the motivation letter and portfolio, bachelor’s degree results, and bachelor thesis grade.