Sociolinguistics and Multilingualism
Vytautas Magnus UniversityProgram Overview
The Sociolinguistics and Multilingualism at Vytautas Magnus University is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Sociolinguistics and Multilingualism programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Lithuania and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: EUR 250 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 250 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Kaunas, Lithuania
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sociolinguistics and Multilingualism programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Minorities and Civil Society in the Baltic Region
- Multilingualism in Europe
- English Academic Writing
- For non-native Lithuanian-speakers: Lithuanian Language Course;
- For native Lithuanian-speakers: Language Course in
- Nordic or Baltic language
- Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods in Sociolinguistics
- Current Trends in Nordic and Baltic Socio- and Discourse Linguistics
- Areal- and Contact-Linguistic Perspectives on BalticSea European Languages
- For non-native German-speakers: German Language Course;
- For native German-speakers: Language Course in a Nordic or Baltic language;
- Socio- and Discourse Linguistics
- Theoretical Approaches in Nordic and Baltic Linguistics
- Research Colloquium
- Estonian in Europe
- Estonian or other relevant languages
- Language Contacts in the Baltic area: Baltic-Finnic, Baltic-Slavic, Baltic-German
- Research and Argumentation Skills
- For non-native Swedish-speakers: Swedish Language course
- For native Swedish-speakers: Language course in another Nordic language
- For all students: Language course in one of the Baltic languages
- Baltic History of Literature and Cultural History
- M.A. thesis and thesis defense
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor degree diploma or equivalent degree in Humanities or Social Sciences. The Bachelor Degree shall contain at least 30 ECTS in the field of linguistics or philology.
- Proof of English Language: Minimum requirements for English language are TOEFL 87 iBT/534 PBT, IELTS 5.5. or any other official document from an official institution showing you had courses in English or studied English language and have at least B2 level.
- Admission score is counted based on: Motivation letter* 0.2 + Arithmetic average of bachelor degree diploma supplement all subjects * 0.5 + Evaluation of bachelor thesis or final examination* 0.3. In case there is no evaluation of bachelor thesis or final examination, arithmetic average of bachelor degree diploma supplement all subjects * 0.8.
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 250 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 250 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 250 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 250 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Vytautas Magnus University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Vytautas Magnus University
Vytautas Magnus University
Kaunas, Lithuania
Vytautas Magnus University(VMU) (Lithuanian:Vytauto Didžiojo universitetas, VDU) is a public university inKaunas,Lithuania. The university was founded in 1922 during theinterwar periodas an...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2026
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
