Sociology and Anthropology: Society, Culture and Communication
Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences · 4 yrs
Social sciences
Vytautas Magnus University · Lithuania
Political Studies: International Politics and Development Studies
Developing regions, international processes, human rights, migration and development strategy, preparing political analysts who compare and explain political and economic change.
- Where
- KaunasLithuania
- Degree
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences
- Length
- 4 years
- Taught in
- English
- Starts
- August 2027
- Apply by
- Not published yet2026: EU/EFTA apply by 1 July
- Admission
- SelectiveIB grades
- EU/EEA fee
- €3,250 a year2026/27
More facts
- Degree
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences
- Length
- 4 years
- Taught in
- English
- Starts
- August 2027
Deadlines
Not published yet2026: EU/EFTA apply by 1 July
What it is
You study political systems, international relations, development studies, colonialism and post-colonialism, human rights, comparative politics, international economics and conflict resolution in developing countries. Regional courses focus on the post-Soviet states and the Middle East and North Africa, and you add a regional language at B1 level, chosen from French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Turkish. Internships take place in political institutions, international organisations and diplomatic missions, followed by a bachelor thesis. Graduates work in government, research institutes and international organisations, or go on to a political science master's.
Two ways to take it
| Path | What is different |
|---|---|
| International Politics and Development | Focus on developing regions, human rights and development strategy. |
| World Politics and Economy | Focus on global politics, international political economy and trade. |
What you need
- History, Geography, Economics or Computer Science (SL or HL)Counts 30% of the score
- Any IB EnglishCounts 30% of the score
- Any IB MathsCounts 10% of the score
Requirements in full
Every IB applicant at Vytautas Magnus University
Upload your IB diploma and results (60% average minimum); English at B2 is shown by test or by a school letter that your education was in English. Motivation letter; a maths test or interview may follow.
How places are decided
- Score is a history, geography, economics or IT grade 30%, English 30%, motivation letter 30% and maths 10%.