Master in Career Education
Šiauliai, Lithuania
Master degree
DURATION
3 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 May 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 5,770 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for applicants from non-EU/EFTA countries | 1 July for citizens of EU/EFTA
** tuition fee is subject to change in accordance with national legislation.
The aim of the programme is to educate highly qualified specialists of career education who would acquire the theoretical knowledge of vocational counselling and information, and vocational practicing of (self-) education for career, and practical-research abilities in planning and modelling the process of career (self-) education working with people of different ages, who would apply effective strategies for selection of a profession as well as career development in the context of constantly changing educational and labour market demands both in the public and business sectors. In the programme, career education is analysed in various age and social groups, taking into account the needs of workers in different sectors.
Student-oriented learning (teaching) and research-based studies: interactive lecture, literature and document analysis, analysis of video material, students’ practice, reflection on performance, discussion, group work, individual work, scientific research, modelling of real-life situations, role-playing games, self-study.
Why choose this programme?
- An innovative approach to career management, based on the latest scientific achievements and focused on overcoming the challenges of modern society, allows you to become a highly sought-after specialist in the labour market.
- Student-oriented studies, counselling is provided, focused on student needs.
- Attractive study duration – 1.5 years. The last semester of studies is dedicated solely to the preparation of the master's thesis.
Semester 1 Autumn
Compulsory Courses
- Career Education Policies and Systems
- Construction and Digitalisation of Career Education Programs
- Leadership in Educational Organisation
- Methodology of Educological Research I/II p.
- Personal Career Management
Semester 2 Spring
Compulsory Courses
- Career Management in Public and Business Organisations
- Methodology of Educological Research II/II p.
- Philosophy and Sociology of Career Path
- Professional Information, Counselling and Promotion
- Psychology of Groups and Communication
- Theory and Practice of Coaching
Semester 3 Autumn
Compulsory Courses
- Master Final Thesis (Study field: Education Studies)
Key Learning Outcomes
After completion of the Master’s degree programme “Career Education”, the acquired professional competences enable the graduate to advise people of different age groups in the fields of choice of profession, vocational training, career management, identification of personal interest and diagnostics of professional aptitude.
The graduates are able to organise career guidance, to provide information and career education in organisations of the public and private sector; to investigate and assess the professional development needs of individuals and groups when preparing career education programmes, predicting the priority directions of development and activity.
What comes after?
- Graduates of the Master’s degree study programme “Career Education” can work as career professionals in organisations of the public and private sectors.
- Career in educational system organisations. You will be prepared to work as career specialists in general education schools, vocational training institutions, colleges and universities.
- Career in various sectors. You will be able to work in the areas of education and career management of employees in both the public and business sectors.
- Provision of information, consulting and activation services while working in career centres, youth work centres, employment services, etc.
- Access to the third cycle studies upon meeting the requirements set by the accepting higher education institution.