MACommunication and Media Studies
| Study location | Hungary, Budapest |
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| Type | Master, full degree studies |
| Nominal duration | 4 semesters (2 years) (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MA (MA Communication and Media Studies) |
| Course code | Social Science |
| Entry qualification | Bachelor diploma (or higher) In Hungary, there are legal pre-requisite credit requirements to study postgraduate programmes. Please make sure you meet the minimum requirements for this programme before applying. Your application will be rejected if you don’t meet the credit requirements – it is your responsibility calculate your credits in ECTS and make an initial analysis before applying You will need a minimum of 30 ECTS constituted from the following areas: Tip: to quickly calculate your credits in ECTS, divide learning hours by 30! Learning hours should be formally described, but can be constituted of classroom hours, private study and assessment. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get 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, Antarctica, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Burundi, Cambodia, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo - Kinshasa, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Georgia, India, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, North Macedonia, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Saint Lucia, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, State of Palestine, Syria, São Tomé and Príncipe, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen. |
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| Language requirements | English Applicants must have a minimum B2 level of English. The following secured English language tests with the minimum scores stated are accepted as proof: |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
Social, strategic and new media communication. Learn to create and manage successful worldwide campaigns and digital portfolios.
Programme description
Our MA in Communication and Media Studies will develop you into a communication and media expert.
You will hone essential soft skills (including presentation, persuasion and communication skills). You will also become a communications strategist and leader – capable of managing teams, projects, campaigns and organisations. Our graduates progress to careers in public relations (PR), media and marketing/communication roles in all kinds of organisations and sectors.
You will gain a deep understanding of interpersonal, social, strategic (planned) and new media communication, the managing of media and the planning of creative campaigns.
You will get acquainted with a variety of concepts and theories through our student-centred, project-based teaching methods – making your learning experience more impactful, interesting and practical.
Our experienced professors blend academic and professional expertise to provide you with the tools and understanding, necessary to go forward in your career as a communication expert. From psychology to digital publics, you will have a better grasp of how communication works and how to utilise your new skills to get the best possible outcomes!
Another unique benefit of studying Communications and Media in Budapest, at Corvinus, is the highly international environment and community. You will meet people from all over the world on your programme. Budapest also offers exceptional employment opportunities. Not only are there 150+ multinational companies with headquarters here, but the city is also a filmmaking hub. Plenty of Hollywood A-list actors and directors have shot films you’ve seen in Budapest!
Entry requirements:
Undergraduate degree meeting minimum credit requirements (see above)
B2 Level English (see above)
Entrance exam:
Yes
Type of entrance exam:
Pre-interview test
Oral (interview) – online (Teams or Zoom)
Entrance exam description:
The Admission Board will evaluate the application materials (qualification(s), GPA, English proficiency, letter of motivation, work/activity experience) and based on a shortlist, applicants will be contacted to participate in a pre-interview test and online oral exam (interview).
The following will be assessed at your interview:
• Knowledge relevant to your programme
• Skills relevant to your programme
• Motivation.
Career opportunities
Our graduates progress to roles including:
-Media Researcher
-Communication Expert
-Public Relations (PR) Manager
-Publishing Manager
-Marketing Specialist