Facts & figures
Instructor of English as a Foreign Language
Department of English Applied Linguistics
Department of English Language Pedagogy
English
Program
The MA in English Language Teaching at ELTE is designed for students who already have an understanding of the key characteristics of English-speaking cultures and the relationship between culture, language, and ways of life and behaviour. Applicants should also be familiar with established methodological approaches to language learning and teaching, as well as with various techniques for developing reading, writing, speaking, listening comprehension, interaction, and mediation skills.
This 60-credit, two-semester Master’s programme focuses primarily on the methodology of English language teaching. Additional areas of study include intercultural studies, assessment, teacher communication, and classroom practice. In the second semester of the programme, students undertake a 50-hour teaching placement at a language school under the supervision of a mentor.
Programme Details
The aim of the programme is to prepare students for educational, pedagogical, research, planning, and development tasks related to English language teaching and language acquisition.
- The lecturers involved in the program are internationally recognised experts with international teaching experience who regularly give talks, presentations and teacher training courses at universities and conferences around the world in the field of ELT.
- Besides the hands-on teaching practice, the program includes a high proportion of face-to face teaching, with a combination of tutor and student input, including various group activities and students’ presentations and a low number of course participants on the course to ensure quality of teaching and learning
- The program collaboration with local and international ELT experts to ensure that students develop their professional skills, share best practices and can network.
Structure
Career
Career prospects for our graduates vary depending on their ambition but entrants of our MA English Language Pedagogy courses typically come with the specific intention of entering the ELT/TESOL profession. The specialist knowledge gained enables the participant to take senior or specialist roles (e.g., in CALL, ESP, teaching young learners or testing), not only in the classroom but also in educational advice and management, programme evaluation, syllabus design and teacher education.
For those wanting to take their research interest even further, within our University we run a Language Pedagogy PhD programme, where we offer teaching and research supervision in language acquisition, language learning and language teaching; culture and communication; psycholinguistics; language disorders and sociolinguistics.
Note that this qualification in itself does not enable the holder to teach in the state education system.
- English as a Foreign Language teacher at language schools or company courses
- Teacher educator
- Syllabus designer
- Materials writer
- ELT manager
- ELT counsellor
Admissions
| EU/EEA students | Non-EU/EEA students | |
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| Tuition fee/semester | 3500 EUR | 3500 EUR |
| Application fee |
The application fee is discounted for Early Bird applicants: EUR 100 (non-refundable) between 01/10/2026 - 30/11/2026 and between 01/02/2027 - 31/03/2027;
The regular application fee is: EUR 150 (non-refundable) between 01/04/2027-31/05/2027
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The application fee is discounted for Early Bird applicants: EUR 100 (non-refundable) between 01/10/2026 - 30/11/2026 and between 01/02/2027 - 31/03/2027;
The regular application fee is: EUR 150 (non-refundable) between 01/04/2027-31/05/2027
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| Entrance exam fee | 100 EUR | 100 EUR |
| Other cost |
Entry requirements
Applicants must hold a university bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent college degree) in the fields listed below. Full credit acknowledgement is only given for a bachelor’s degree in the fields of Liberal Arts and Educational Sciences.
In the case of a BA or MA degree from another field of study, each degree will be considered individually, and transcripts from your BA or MA degree as well as course descriptions will be requested. The applicant must have at least 50 credits to enter the programme from the fields of Liberal Arts and Educational Sciences.
The educational and outcome requirements are defined by the Ministry of Human Capacities, Regulation No. 18/2016. (VIII. 5.). Details of the application and admission process are defined by the Organisational and Operational Regulations of
Language requirements
The language of instruction for the entire program is English.
Language requirements: C1 level English (CEFR)
Admission to the Master’s programme requires applicants to hold a state-recognised advanced-level (C1) comprehensive English language certificate, or an equivalent secondary school leaving certificate or higher education diploma. In the case of international applicants, equivalent evidence of English language proficiency must be provided.
Following minimum results are preferred:
IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 7.0
TOEFL IBT (Internet-based test): 95-120
Duolingo: 130
Document | Comment |
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Secondary school certificate (graduation certificate) | Notarized copy only on request. |
Bachelor-level degree | An official copy of your completed Bachelor degree |
Transcript of records |
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CV |
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Motivation letter | A maximum of 500 words. |
Copy of the main pages of the passport | Scanned, in colour all personal details and expiry date must be shown. Passport must be valid. |
Copy of application fee payment receipt |
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Copy of the Entrance exam fee payment receipt |
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Language certificate | Official test result or certificate must be provided; |
Other: An official English translation of the certificates and the records if the language of the original is not English |
Optional documents for admissions
Curriculum Vitae in English
In MS Word format with one low resolution photoResearch Proposal
Please consult with the coordinating department for more informationLetter of Reference
Also called "Letter of recommendation." From a former instructor and/or employer.
Application deadlines
The deadline for application means the deadline of submission of the full and complete application package in the online system.
Period 1 (with Early Bird discount): 01/10-30/11/2025 23:59 (CET)
Period 2 (with Early Bird discount): 01/02-31/03/2026 23:59 (CET)
Period 3: 01/04-31/05/2026 23:59 (CET)
The application procedure includes 3 periods in order to give the applicants the freedom to submit their application when it’s most suitable for them. The applicants of each period have the same chance to get admittance for the programme. However, please note, that the Faculty of Humanities ELTE reserves the right to cancel the entrance periods in case the number of the admitted applicants reaches the limit during the previous entrance periods.
Procedure of the application
The application starts in the online application system. Students need to register in the system, fill in the online application form, upload the required documents and follow the instructions during the application process.
The educational and outcome requirements are defined by the Ministry of Human Capacities, Regulation No. 18/2016. (VIII. 5.). The details of the application and admission process are defined by the Organisational and Operational Regulations of ELTE.
Applications will only be processed if the application fee (non-refundable) has been paid on the University’s online payment platform.
Before making the payment please visit the Faculty’s website (go to section Application and Entrance Exam fees) for detailed guidance on how to use the payment platform.
Payment platform: https://epay.elte.hu/
Results and the official decision will be announced within a month after the entrance exam date, in the application system.
For more information about the application procedures, please visit the Faculty's website.
Entrance examination and selection process
The entrance exam contains a discussion about the motivation and program-related academic background and professional experience of the applicant. Successful applicants must have an excellent command of English and pass the entrance exam. The format of the entrance exam is an online interview.
Procedure of the entrance examination
Oral Interview
An admissions interview is conducted to assess the applicant’s C1-level language proficiency, academic aptitude and professional subject knowledge. The entrance exam also contains a discussion about the motivation of the applicant.
The format of the entrance exam is an online interview. Applicants must show a photo ID at the start of the interview, and a camera showing the student and his/her surroundings must be on throughout the interview. The applicant is prohibited from using earphones or headphones during the online oral examination.
Ranking is based on the overall evaluation of academic excellence (based on the submitted documents) and the results of the entrance exam.
Results and the official decision will be announced in the application system. Admission letters are sent out also in the online application system within a few days.
For more information about the application procedures, please visit the Faculty’s website
Further details of selection and evaluation
The ranking is based on a total evaluation of the academic excellence (based on the submitted documents) and the results of the entrance exam.
Contacts
Admission
Department of International Affairs
International admission coordinator
E-mail: admission@btk.elte.hu
Dr. Uwe-Jens POHL
School of English and American Studies, Department of English Language Pedagogy
Main Areas of Study
• Development of existing language knowledge and skills (introduction to language pedagogy, applied linguistics, methodology, development of classroom language use, language examination): 8-14 credits
• Development of the fundamental knowledge and skills required for English language teaching (methodology, classroom observation, teaching practice, seminars accompanying teaching practice, descriptive English linguistics, development of professional academic writing skills in English): 24-32 credits
• Development of specialised knowledge and skills (language assessment and evaluation, learner differences, teaching cultural knowledge, the use of information and communication technologies, teaching material development): 6-16 credits
Programme structure
Methodology of English language teaching
Descriptive linguistics from a pedagogical perspective
Language for the teacher
Classroom studies
Intercultural communication
Testing and assessment
Materials design
Information technology in ELT
Teaching practice
Plus a selection of elective courses offered by the School of English and American Studies.
Find the detailed structure of the program on the site of the Faculty.