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  Applied English Linguistics


Vytautas Magnus University    Masters Programmes

Full time September MSc, MA 2 Years
Languages, Literature & Culture (21) Linguistics & Classics (23)

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Welcome to the Applied English Linguistics programme! This exciting programme aims to equip you with the skills and knowledge to become a highly qualified specialist in intercultural communication and translation. You will gain a deep understanding of native and foreign languages and cultures, allowing you to work in diverse fields such as academia, business, and international cooperation projects. With a focus on translation theory and practice, you will learn to analyze and translate texts of different styles and genres. Our unique selling points include the use of modern software for automated translation and the opportunity to pursue doctoral studies. Join us and open doors to a world of exciting career opportunities! For more information, visit: [https://www.vdu.lt/en/study/program/show/315/](https://www.vdu.lt/en/study/program/show/315/)

About the course

The program aims

  • to educate highly qualified specialists who possess comparative knowledge of native and foreign languages and cultures and are able to apply the acquired skills of intercultural communication at work, e.g. in academic and cultural institutions, business companies, international institutions and projects for international cooperation, especially contracted by the European Union states;
  • to educate highly qualified translators who possess theoretical and practical knowledge of principles of text production and editing in two or more languages and are able to use modern software for term-search and automated translation memory systems;
  • to train students for doctoral studies by expanding the range of academic and research topics so that these would include comparative linguistics, translation theory and cross-cultural analysis.

Career opportunities

Graduates will be able:

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Scholarships

Required application documents:
1. Copy of Letter of Acceptance or Letter of Conditional Acceptance issued by Vytautas Magnus University.
2. Proof of English proficiency. Minimum requirements: B2 level (TOEFL 87-109 iBT/534-633 PBT, IELTS 5-6,5, Cambridge English First (FCE), BEC Vantage, Michigan ECCE, PTE General Level 3, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785, TOEIC Speaking & Writing 310, Duolingo 100 - 115) if the applicant is not a native speaker and/or had not received education in English.
3. Documents (scanned copies) certifying the results of applicants' scientific (art) production and (or) other scholarly activity if any.
4. Motivation letter (reasons why you should be awarded with a scholarship, from 400 to 600 words).

Value of Scholarship(s)

tuition fee waiver 25%, 50%, 75%, 90 % or 100% for the entire study period of a full-time Bachelor´s and Master’s degree programme taught in English.

Eligibility

You are eligible for Vytautas Magnus University Scholarship if you:

Meet the University’s academic requirements (Admission score - not lower than 8,5) and your Grade Point Average (GPA) is not lower than 8 out of 10.
Meet English language entry requirements.
Hold an offer (Letter of Acceptance/ Letter of Conditional Acceptance) for a full-time Bachelor´s or Master´s Degree Programme at Vytautas Magnus University.

Application Procedure

Application steps:
1. https://epasirasymas.vdu.lt/ create a new account entering a Personal ID Number (or Passport Number for Non-European Union Citizens) and a password.
2. Click on New application (upper left corner of the page);
3. Choose application form 2022 Scholarship Application Form for Prospective Degree Students, fill it, attach required documents, and submit it.


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