About the Programme
The aim of Hungarian Studies MA program is twofold, first, it offers a comprehensive overview of various fields of Hungarian culture including Hungarian history, Film, Visual arts, Folklore and Music, Cultural geography, Literature, second, it also prepares students to represent Hungarian culture in various intercultural contexts.
The program has two specializations:
1. Hungarian as a foreign language specialization. Students will be equipped with the necessary methodological and linguistics skills to teach Hungarian, besides the teaching practice is monitored and supported by experienced mentors.
2. Students who wish to choose the History specialization will be provided with profound knowledge on the field of Hungarian history.
Research areas: Hungarian History, Hungarian Literature, Hungarian Film history, Public memory of Hungary, Teaching Hungarian as a foreign language, Hungarian linguistics, Contrastive analysis of the folklore and music of Hungary and a chosen culture.
Level of the programme: Master
Duration of the programme: 4 semesters
Registered in: EU
Credits: 120 credits
Who should apply?
Anyone who holds a Bachelor degree in the following fields of studies: Hungarian language and literature, History, Ethnography, English or American Studies, German studies, Latin studies, Neo-Latin languages, Slavic languages, Oriental languages, Bachelor of Liberal Arts in General Studies, Aesthetics, Art History, Communication and Media Studies, Film theory, Film history, International studies, Political Science, Cultural anthropology,
Application requirements:
Applicants who do not hold a BA degree in Hungarian language and literature or History but their degree is from the above listed fields, should have extra 12 credit points in Hungarian history/Hungarian literature and linguistics.
In case of Hungarian as a Foreign Language specialization
Language proficiency: level C1 in Hungarian and level B2 in English
CV/motivational letter/
Entrance exam: online interview
In case of Hungarian history specialization
Language proficiency: level C1 in English
CV/motivational letter/
Entrance exam: online interview
Application Step by Step
1. Choose your programme and read the programme description on our website. Each descriptions includes a direct link to the online application platform.
2. Click on Apply Now button in the programme description and sign up for the online application platform.
3. Fill in the online application form, upload the necessary documents and make sure to pay the application fee.
For further information and application tips, click here.
Start of the programme: September 2023
Tuition fee: 2200 Euro/semester
Application fee: 79 EUR
Entrance Exam fee: 250 EUR
For more information visit this webpage or contact dr. Anett Árvay via email at: anett.arvay@hstud.u-szeged.hu
