During two years of your study period you will have to take 6 compulsory courses and to choose 6 optional courses. Also you will have Anthropological Fieldwork and Ethnographic Practice. And lastly To prepare Research project and final Master Thesis.

This Programme offers an intensive introduction to contemporary sociocultural anthropology. The Master's of Social Anthropology Programme is designed to study social and cultural variations as well as similarities of societies and social groups all over the world. Such topics as transnational mobility, debated cultural practices of inclusion and exclusion as well as the transformation of the state are especially articulated in the Programme. It also provides the students with a thorough theoretical and methodological grounding, essential for attaining non-judgmental understanding and appreciation of the diversity of cultures, significance of cross-cultural perspectives and intercultural understanding. The students are taught to conduct independent scientific research and ethnographic fieldwork as well as apply other methods of inquiry.The Programme is taught in English and provides an opportunity for the international and local students to study together; it also combines classroom and experiential field-based learning activities that are adopted to each student’s career plan. Due to international cooperation between Vytautas Magnus University and Southern Illinois University (USA) Social Anthropology students have the opportunity to receive Southern Illinois University’s Certificate in Intercultural Understanding. For that the successful completion of 18 ECTS three courses held by visiting anthropology professors from Southern Illinois University and other universities is required.

Bachelor or equivalent degree in social sciences or humanities. Bachelor degree diploma in other sciences - additional courses will be required (please contact the university). Proof of English Language: applicant has to present document proving B2 level (TOEFL 87-109 iBT/534-633 PBT, IELTS 5,5-6,5, Cambridge English First (FCE) 161-180, BEC Vantage 161-180, Michigan ECCE (min. 650), PTE General Level 3, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785, TOEIC Speaking & Writing 310, Duolingo 100-125, EnglishScore 400-499) if the applicant is not native speaker and/or had not received education in English. Admission score is counted based on: Arithmetic average of bachelor degree diploma supplement all subjects* 0,4 + grade of the of Bachelor thesis or final examination* 0,1 + Motivation Letter and Interview* 0,5