Future Media and Journalism
Vytautas Magnus University
Key Information
Campus location
Kaunas, Lithuania
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
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Tuition fees
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Application deadline
01 Jun 2024*
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* For applicants from non-EU/EFTA countries.
Introduction
Future Media and Journalism
Future media and Journalism Program is for students who feel that the traditional confines of journalism are too narrow for them and who want to future-proof their careers by delving deeply into the emerging trends and technologies in digital media. You will be able to work at the intersection of technological and societal change and acquire an in-depth interdisciplinary understanding of professional practices and values as well as technological and political contexts of journalism as it constantly transforms and reinvents itself.
This program applies multidisciplinary approach that combines competencies and skills of (a) journalism, (b) emerging media technologies and (c) content(text, audio-visual, VR, AI) creation with an informed analysis of emerging trends and a problem solving approach to evolving societal challenges. The program is aimed at training engaged media professionals who are open to societal challenges, possess journalistic knowledge and expertise to adequately respond to various societal needs, are capable of critically analysing the impact of media and communications in the public life, and ready to initiate innovative news services and produce multimedia products.
Why Future Media and Journalism Program?
- Focus on emerging technologies
- Deep integration of interdisciplinary knowledge
- Career and practice focus
- Global outlook and experience
- Work with active researchers and practitioners
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the institute website for more information.
Program Outcome
Conceptual and theoretical knowledge and competences
- To explore and analyze developmental trends identified within contemporary journalism and emerging media ecosystems; to review those in a broader transnational and political, economic, socio-cultural and historical perspective.
- To evaluate transformations of contemporary media ecosystems in the context of accelerated globalization and mediatization, analyzing content, audiences, technologies and organizations.
- To understand the functions of journalism, as a structuralelement of the future media ecosystems, and it’s changing role and functions in a democratic– inclusive knowledge –society.
- Analytical and research-based competences:
- To identify significant research questions in the field of journalism, media and communications, to initiate and manage scientific and applied research.
- To apply qualitative, quantitative and mixed research methodology and empirical data collection techniques in media, journalism and communications research.
- To critically reflect on the research process and outcomes; to draw research-based conclusions and decisions.
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Career Opportunities
The program nurtures entrepreneurial attitude: program graduates will acquire qualifications and a great diversity of skills and detailed professional competences ranging from the most general related to the comprehension of societal process to the most specific and subject (journalism and media) focused. Program alumni will be qualified to work in media and communications organizations, research and training institutions, media monitoring bureaus and market research companies. The Master’s Program in Future Media and Journalism qualifies for further studies, including PhD programs.