MAEnglish Studies
Study location | Hungary, Budapest |
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Type | Master, partial/exchange studies |
Nominal duration | 1-2 semesters |
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. 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, Argentina, Bangladesh, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Burundi, Cambodia, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo - Kinshasa, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Georgia, India, Iran, Jordan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, North Macedonia, Oman, Panama, Peru, Russia, Saint Lucia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Korea, Syria, São Tomé and Príncipe, Taiwan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Venezuela, Yemen. |
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Language requirements | English CEFR C1 |
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Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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More information |
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Overview
Program description
The objective of this degree programme is to give students a deeper understanding of various aspects of English studies, namely in the field of history and culture, linguistics, and, most importantly, literature. The programme consists of compulsory courses and a strand in English literature which contains electives. Apart from specialized literature courses offered on various periods and aspects of English literature, this programme also includes the Christian tradition in English literature, and the influence of the Bible on it. Students are required to submit a thesis at the end of their studies, which will have to be defended at the final examination.
Preparatory year available: No
Specialisation year available: No
Entry requirements
Holding a BA degree in English Studies or a minimum of 50 ECTS credits gained in a related field.
Entrance exam information
Entrance examination: Yes
Type of entrance exam: Oral
Place of examination: Electronic (Microsoft Teams)
Entrance exam description
In the Microsoft Teams interview the candidate should first briefly introduce himself/herself. Afterwards he/she answers questions concerning given topics which have been previously sent by e-mail. This part is followed by questions on the applicants literary experience and linguistic knowledge. The total score is 100 points, out of which the candidate may get 30-30-30 points for each section and an additional 10 points for the introduction.
Contact person
Dr. Judit Nagy
Associate Professor
nagy.judit@kre.hu
Contact website
studyinhungary.hu/institution/karoli-gaspar-university-of-the-reformed-church-in-hungary-74.html
english.kre.hu/index.php/study-programmes-in-foreign-languages/ma-in-english-studies.html
Programme structure
Main subject areas
English language and literature
English linguistics
British history, society and culture
Post-colonial literature and culture
Different periods in English literary history
English literature and Christianity
Practical skills (advanced writing, academic presentation, editing skills, conference and workshop experience, research methodology, digital skills)