BAInternational Relations and Development
| Study location | Lithuania, Klaipėda |
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| Type | Bachelor, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years (240 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BA (BA in International Relations and Development) |
| Tuition fee | €4,050 per year |
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| Application fee | FREE If candidates apply for a BA program after the early application deadline (October 15 or February 15th), there will be 15 EUR non-refundable application fee applied. |
| Deposit | €300 per programme As a gesture of acceptance the university’s offer, a student is expected to make a non-refundable admissions deposit of 300 EUR no later than May 1. However, a student can make a payment earlier to secure the place in the University. Admissions deposit is NOT refundable. The non-refundable admissions deposit is a part of student’s tuition and housing fees. This payment is necessary in order to: - Reserve your place in the university; |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or other comparable education) Applicants who are in their last year of secondary/high school, may submit their secondary/high school transcripts for the last 3 years at the time of application. However, all applicants are expected to submit their final and complete secondary education qualification documents upon graduation. The minimal requirement to gain access to higher education in Lithuania is secondary education qualification. However, meeting minimal requirements does not guarantee admissions. For country specific requirements, please read here lcc.lt/assets/qr_country-specific-requirements.pdf 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. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. According to Lithuania Ministry of Education regulations, students who are seeking higher education in Lithuania must have complete secondary/high school education qualification that is recognizable and equivalent to secondary education in Lithuania. Usually, applicants are offered conditional acceptance to LCC based on their GPA, English proficiency and interview performance. However, students are able to enroll to a university only if they hold final secondary/high school education diploma and meet all graduation requirements set by their home country regulations. All final and official academic qualifications must be legalized or have an Apostille if they were issued in a country other than EU countries, Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Sakartvelo, Ukraine or the USA. All submitted academic foreign qualifications are subjects for qualification recognition. |
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| Territory requirements | Please keep in mind that country specific requirements may be applied. Please read here lcc.lt/assets/qr_country-specific-requirements.pdf |
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| Language requirements | English ALL applicants (including applicants from Africa countries) are required to present one of the following English proficiency test certificates: THE ENGLISH CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT MAY BE WAIVED ONLY IF: |
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| Other requirements | Please keep in mind that country specific requirements may be applied. Based on your submitted documents the Admissions Committee will evaluate your overall academic readiness for university studies at LCC. If any substantial differences of your academic qualifications compared to Lithuanian national qualification framework are determined or the provided information is not sufficient to make the admission decision, an applicant may be asked to submit additional documents or take an LCC Skills and Knowledge test. |
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Overview
This degree prepares you for a career in international relations – either in government service, or in non-governmental organizations, particularly development-oriented NGOs. The program focuses on the research skills necessary in the study of international relations and development as well as the practical skills needed in these fields.
Download Degree Plan lcc.lt/assets/degree_plans/ird-degree-plan-min.pdf
Programme structure
Year 1 / Students learn about:
- The complex relationships that exist among nations, people, and communities
- A diverse range of cultural, religious, ethnic, national, and other identities
Year 2 / Students are able to:
- Analyze issues of history, culture, geography, and political economy
- Explain current approaches toward alleviating poverty and global inequality
- Evaluate differing political theories
Year 3 / Students gain expertise and skills in:
- Trade and economic policy
- How to form and organize an NGO
- Data analysis and research methods
Year 4 / Students learn how to:
- Sharpen their leadership and diplomacy skills
- Complete an independent research project in a chosen area of international relations and development
Career opportunities
The Career Development Center (CDC) works to help you succeed even before you get your Bachelor’s degree. You will learn to become everything employers are looking for from writing a job-winning resume to discovering your real talents and strengths.
CDC works with a number of companies and organizations to locate jobs or internships for students. Summer work opportunities include work and travel experiences in the USA and Western Europe.