About the Program
The aim of the Instruction of English as a Foreign language MA program is to train and prepare young men and women to become professionals in the EFL sector. This means they are able to successfully complete English-language related tasks in the field of language teaching, the methodology of teaching English as a foreign language, research, planning and development, in order to meet the demand for highly trained professionals working as English instructors.
The program provides a sound theoretical basis for the students' future careers, combining it with hands-on practice. The second semester includes an internship at local language school.
Level of the program: Master
Duration of the program: 2 semesters
Registered in: EU
Credits: 60
International Accreditation
Who should apply?
The program is intended for students who plan to pursue a career in teaching English outside the public education system.
Application requirements:
Undergraduate / Bachelor's Degree (or higher)
- Bachelor degree in the field of Arts and Humanities and Pedagogy
- Minimum level of language proficiency (oral): C1 or IELTS 7.5
- Minimum level of language proficiency (written): C1 or IELTS 7.6
- Entrance examination: oral, takes place online
After the revision of application documents, applicants will be invited to take an oral entrance exam online.
See the topics below:
1. English as a global language: advantages and disadvantages
2. Global warming and climate change: what can we do to mitigate the effects?
3. Social media and young people: advantages and disadvantages
4. Social media and the elderly: advantages and disadvantages
5. Artificial intelligence: its role in the future of teaching and learning languages
6. Tourism – a blessing or a curse?
7. Working online: advantages and disadvantages
8. The future of big cities: growth or collapse?
9. Working and studying abroad: benefits and challenges
10. Smart phones in our everyday life: benefits and challenges
11. Skills for the 21st century workplace
12. Characteristics of modern education and a modern curriculum
13. Global health issues in the 21st century
14. One language spoken worldwide would lead to better international relations. Discuss.
15. Too much money is spent on sport when it could be used to help the poor. Do you agree?
16. Paper books are better than e-books. Do you agree?
17. The book is always better than the movie. What do you think?
18. Challenges of parenting: Should parents use their kids’ cell phones to track them?
19. Plastic bottles should be banned. Discuss.
20. Happiness is more important than success. Discuss.
Start of the program: September of each year
Tuition fee: 2500 EUR semester
Application fee: 79 EUR
Entrance Exam fee: 100 EUR
For more information see our website or contact Dr. Habil Mária Bakti, Vice Dean for International Affairs via e-mail at: bakti.maria@szte.hu
