MAAmerican Studies
| Study location | Hungary, Debrecen |
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| Type | Master, full degree studies |
| Nominal duration | 4 semesters (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MA |
| Course code | Arts and Humanities |
| Entry qualification | Bachelor diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. In most cases you can request a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Territory requirements | Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo - Kinshasa, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Rwanda, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Korea, St Lucia, Sudan, Syria, São Tomé & Príncipe, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen. |
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| Language requirements | English English language proficiency equivalent to CEFR level C1 accepted certificates: In case of a missing certificate about the English language proficiency, we conduct a Skype interview and a written English placement test in order to check the applicant’s English language skills. |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
Program description:
The disciplinary MA program in the broadly interpreted field of American Studies, with opportunities for specialization in ethnic and multicultural studies or American literature. Specializations: – ethnic and multicultural studies – American literature
Entry requirements:
Bachelor degree, at least 38 completed credits in the field of English Studies
Entrance exam:
Yes
Type of entrance exam:
oral
Entrance exam location:
Electronic
Entrance exam description:
The professional evaluation of the educational materials (degree, transcripts, results) is the task of the Faculty of Humanities. This evaluation is followed by a Skype interview with one of the professors of the Faculty, which aims to check the applicant’s level of motivation, language skills and professional knowledge.
Contact:
Ms Lilla Fónai
Admissions Officer
fonai.lilla@edu.unideb.hu
Preparatory year available:
No
Specialisation year available:
No
Programme structure
Main subjects typically include (this list is indicative and may change):
Year Main subjects
1 American Literary Culture, American History and Political Culture, American Culture Through Language, Literary and Cultural Theory, Introduction to the Profession of American Studies, American Popular Culture, North American History and Political Culture in the 20th century
2 Specialization courses, Thesis writing seminar
Career opportunities
Endowed with practical skills, theoretical insight and comprehensive knowledge in diverse fields of American studies, MA graduates may seek employment in areas requiring in-depth and up-to-date familiarity with culture and communication (oral and written): in education management and at various levels of government, in business, media, publishing, diplomacy, international relations, and tourism.