Diplomacy and International Relations
Description
This is a description of a Master's program in Diplomacy and International Relations. Here's a translation, keeping the persuasive tone: "In the Master's program in Diplomacy and International Relations, you will learn to analyze and evaluate the development and changes in international relations, delve into the causes of international events, and constantly accumulate and update your knowledge. To ensure your smooth entry into the professional world, all studies will be conducted in English. Here you will expand your specific diplomatic English vocabulary and delve into international organizations, models of international relations, crises, security policy, and the impact of the global economy. From a wide list of elective courses, you will be able to choose the most relevant and interesting topics for you: from comparative migration policy to orientalism and occidentalism, from human rights to religion and politics in the global world. You can also learn diplomatic French. This knowledge will help you become a highly qualified specialist analyst and pursue a career in government institutions, diplomatic, trade and cultural missions abroad, non-governmental organizations, businesses actively developing international relations, and continue your studies in doctoral programs in political science."
Essentially, it highlights the program's features:
- Focus on analysis and understanding of international relations.
- Conducted entirely in English with a focus on diplomatic language.
- Wide range of elective courses for specialization.
- Career prospects in various fields.
- Pathway to further academic studies.
Keywords
#diplomacy #international_relations #foreign_policy #embassy #internationalism #EP

There was no question when it came to choosing Master studies at VMU. They offered international environment, comprehensive, but at the same time broad spectrum of information, knowledge and skills, both in research and practical. I am thankful for all the opportunities at the VMU, especially the internship at the Embassy of Lithuania in Italy.
Emilija Giedraitytė Attaché, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Lithuania to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva

This programme is oriented in preparing specialists who are ready to face modern day challenges and are well equipped to deal with constantly changing field of poltical science. Besides classical subjects, students are encouraged to learn foreign languages, deepen the knowledge of various institutions as well as carry out national and international traineeships
Urtė Januškevičiūtė Staff file manager at the European Parliament
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Collaboration with the government institutions of the Republic of Lithuania, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania, diplomatic, trade, and cultural representations abroad, whose activities involve international relations and maintaining international contacts, allows students to choose appropriate career paths during their studies and supplement theoretical knowledge with practical work.
Curriculum
Course | Lecturer | ECTS Credits |
Research Project No 1 | Mindaugas Jurkynas | 6 |
English for Diplomats | Vilma Bijeikienė | 6 |
International Organizations | Gintarė Žukaitė-Zelenkienė | 6 |
Theories and Methodology of International Relations | Emilija Pundziūtė-Gallois | 6 |
Optional courses I | ||
History of Diplomacy | Andžej Pukšto | 6 |
Comparative Migration Policy | 6 | |
French A1 | Daina Kazlauskaitė | 6 |
Political Systems of Asian States and Foreign Policy | Egdūnas Račius | 6 |
Regions’ Evolution in the International System | 6 | |
Religion and Politics in the Global World | Gintarė Žukaitė-Zelenkienė | 6 |
Human Rights | Gintarė Žukaitė-Zelenkienė | 6 |
Studies of Regions | Ieva Karpavičiūtė | 6 |
Course | Lecturer | ECTS Credits |
European Union as International Actor | Sima Rakutienė | 6 |
Global Economy and International Relations | Monika Didžgalvytė-Bujauskė | 6 |
Contemporary International Crises | Šarūnas Liekis | 6 |
Research Project No 2 | 6 |
Optional courses I | ||
The U.S. Role in International System | Ieva Karpavičiūtė | 6 |
Negotiation: Theory and Practice | Vigilija Žiūraitė | 6 |
History of Diplomacy | Andžej Pukšto | 6 |
Europeization | Mindaugas Jurkynas | 6 |
Religion and Politics in the Global World | Gintarė Žukaitė-Zelenkienė | 6 |
Energy Politics of the European Union | Arūnas Molis | 6 |
Ethnic Conflicts and International Relations [POD 523] | Šarūnas Liekis | 6 |
French A2 | Daina Kazlauskaitė | 6 |
Human Rights | Gintarė Žukaitė-Zelenkienė | 6 |
Course | Lecturer | ECTS Credits |
Organization of Diplomatic Service [POD 611] | Ieva Karpavičiūtė | 6 |
Diplomatic and Consular Law | Charles Francis Xavier Szymanski | 6 |
International Security and Foreign Policy Strategy [POD 522] | Arūnas Molis | 6 |
Research Project No 3 | Mindaugas Jurkynas | 6 |
Optional courses I | ||
Ethnic Conflicts and International Relations [POD 523] | Šarūnas Liekis | 6 |
Small and Medium Size States Economic Policy | Rytis Bulota | 6 |
Orientalism and Occidentalism in International Relations | Egdūnas Račius | 6 |
Special Course | Mindaugas Norkevičius | 6 |
Course | Lecturer | ECTS Credits |
Master Graduation Thesis | Mindaugas Jurkynas | 30 |