Short description, aim of programme

The robust presence of the United States throughout the world, well observable in the contexts of politics, economy, and culture, calls for a body of experts who – aside from having excellent English language skills – have a specialised knowledge in the history, politics, society, culture, language, and literature of the United States. With this aim in mind, the American Studies MA program seeks to impart its graduates with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills that can be fruitfully utilised in both private and public sector establishments interested in the communication and/or representation of American values and interests.

The two-year long program does not confer teaching qualifications. Students are eligible for admission to PhD programs. In the scope of the Master Course students will have opportunities of preparation for doctoral studies.

This program gives a comprehensive overview over all areas of American studies — literature, culture, politics, history and language – and trains specialists well-versed in both the critical and applied theory concerning the United States of America. Degree holders will have solid skills to conduct independent research, to assess and process relevant information, and communicate their findings according to high academic standards.

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The goal of the program is to train professionals who are capable of practicing archaeology with their acquired general knowledge in archaeology and in selected specializations. The program provides comprehensive knowledge of a number of fields in the archaeology of Central Europe and Eurasia. It focuses on topics such as the archaeology of rituals, the archaeology of art, styles and identities, the archaeology of war, the archaeology of feasts and food, social archaeology, the archaeology of death, trade, transport and mobility. Graduates will gain proficiency in independently exploring and evaluating archaeological sources and sites, and managing museum collections. In addition to the archaeological material, they will acquire familiarity with other areas of cultural heritage and will be prepared to carry out basic tasks related to cultural heritage in all institutions in charge of unearthing, protection, processing and presentation of cultural heritage. They will have the knowledge necessary to fill the position of archaeological museologist in public collections. They will be prepared to continue their studies within a Ph.D. program.

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The MA course offered by the Department of Assyriology and Hebrew studies at the Faculty of Humanities is a two-year, full-time course, including four semesters. The student who is to take up this course must have a basic knowledge of the Akkadian and Sumerian language, and the cuneiform writing. She or he must also be familiar with the history and archaeology of ancient Mesopotamia. At the end of the course the student is required to complete an MA dissertation. The teachers at the department are specialized in the history and archaeology of ancient Assyria, in the economy and society of the Old-Babylonian period, and in the study of the Sumerian language and literature.

This program is recommended to applicants who would like to deepen their knowledge in Assyriology and think about to pursue an academic career.
This program enables students to carry out a research program in Assyriology and prepares them for a PhD.

Strength of the programme

Most of the teachers of the program have international experience. They have studied and/or worked in research projects abroad. The department has a joint excavation in Kurdistan with the Institute of Archeology of the ELTE. Examples show that graduating from our program is a very good starting point for doctoral or (at a later stage) postdoctoral studies, a number of our former MA students have made their PhD at foreign universities.

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The goal of this program is to offer students who are either relative newcomers to or already have taken their first steps in Buddhist Studies by studying a language related to Buddhism or a course related to religious studies. Students will gain comprehensive knowledge and understanding of a cultural phenomenon that once united large parts of Asia (and is still relevant today), cutting through and adapting to very different languages and cultures. The program is language-based and text-centric, with a wide variety of choices left up to personal interests in research topics. Students will be able to choose Sanskrit, Tibetan, Pali, Chinese, and several other languages. Teachers and researchers at our department are experts in, or are able to cover a wide-ranging area and we make every effort to offer in-depth personal guidance. We also maintain excellent working relationships with most major scholarly workshops in Europe and North America.

This program is recommended to applicants who would wish to study Buddhism, its scriptures, teachings, and cultural contexts primarily based on its original texts. By the end of the program, students will become able to conduct individual research by handling the chosen languages with confidence and with an in-depth understanding of methodology. Students will be able to gain all this in a friendly, welcoming, and supportive atmosphere in the middle of one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.

This program enables students to take their first steps as researchers in Buddhist Studies. Armed with at least one or two languages of classical Buddhism, students will be able to conduct research on their own, to be able to speak and write with confidence and success in their chosen sub-field. Graduates will emerge with a nuanced perspective on Buddhist thought, its impact on a variety of civilisations, and will be able to engage critically with the topic thus contributing to ongoing scholarly discourse.

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The aim of the program is to prepare students to become well-trained specialists in Bulgarian philology. Students acquire comprehensive knowledge of Bulgarian literature from its early period to date in a European context, as well as extensive knowledge of Bulgarian grammar and the history of the Bulgarian language. Moreover, they get acquainted with the latest linguistic theories, sociolinguistics, textology, lexicology, stylistics and phraseology. Developing both oral and written proficiency in Bulgarian is an important component of our education program. The program ends with the thesis on a chosen subfield of Bulgarian philology.

This program is recommended to applicants who have special interest in Bulgarian language and literature and wish to work in an area that requires Bulgarian language skills or is related to Bulgarian culture.

This program enables students to work as a specialist of Bulgarian philology in the fields of economy, culture, politics or social sciences. There are many opportunities for young professionals with an excellent command of Bulgarian and a good understanding of Bulgarian culture as well as that of historical, economic and social trends in contemporary Bulgaria.

Students graduating from our university with an MA degree in Bulgarian Studies have general knowledge of philology with specialization in Bulgarian literature and linguistics. The structure of our MA program is flexible and meets the needs of students with various interests. The strength of the course is also indicated by the scholarly achievements of the department staff (eg. regular participation in national and international conferences, regularly organized international conferences on Slavistics, numerous books and other national and international publications.)

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Central European Studies is an interdisciplinary master's program at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE). The aim of the program is to train broad-based area experts by providing in-depth knowledge of Central Europe, one of the most interesting and controversial regions of the European continent. 

Professors who teach in the program represent fields such as history, literature, cultural studies, Slavonic, Germanic and Romance studies, architectural history, economics, and social sciences.  Some courses introduce students into the region’s history, cultures, languages, literary traditions, architecture and urban heritage, while others focus on the political systems, international relations, economies, societies, and minorities of Central European countries, stressing common characteristics as well as diversity, transnational as well as national developments. Geopolitical issues and the place of Central Europe in continental as well as global processes are explored from the start. Students can choose from a rich selection of languages in order to acquire knowledge of at least one language of the region (e. g. Polish, Czech, Slovak, Serbian, Croatian, Slovene, Romanian or Ukrainian). A specialization track of Central European Studies is international relations and diplomacy.

Strengths of the program

Besides its versatility, another strength of the program is the practical advantages it offers. The program helps students to find internship possibilities at a wide variety of institutions and foundations. Students’ Erasmus or CEEPUS semesters abroad can be directly integrated into their studies but can also be used for funding their internships abroad. A definite strength is the embeddedness of the program’s professors in international academic and research networks. 

To whom is this program recommended and what kind of skills does it provide?

Central European Studies is recommended to applicants who wish to obtain a broad and versatile knowledge of the Central European region and acquire complex language skills. It is meant for people who wish to apply their cultural skills and factual knowledge in practice, ready to build their knowledge further during their later careers.

The program prepares students for careers in higher education, research, journalism, public administration, the cultural economy and the private sector. Central European Studies graduates typically work at companies, NGOs, governmental and municipal organizations, cultural and educational institutions where their special expertise and specialist knowledge of the region are advantages.

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The goal of this program is to  provide reliable, authentic knowledge on Chinese culture, both ancient and modern. Students will acquire the necessary knowldge and tools in order to conduct valuable research work on several areas of Sinology, including linguistics, literature, history, etc., according to one’s own interests. 

This program is recommended to applicants who  have completed a BA program, preferably in a Chinese studies related field, possess the necessary language skills and cultural background, which can form a basis for advanced research work. International students will be offered the opportunity to learn and acquire western methods of scientific research work, based on the long tradition of western Sinology, and complemented with the tools of modern digital technology.

This program enables students to  process relevant data on specific research topics, related to certain areas of Sinology, internalize a western scientific approach, and methods of argumentation.

Strength of program

Professors participating in the program are internationally acknowledged researchers, with vast connections worldwide, able to provide authentic knowledge and research tools for an international audience as well.

Short description, aim of programme

The goal of this program is to provide reliable, authentic knowledge on Chinese culture, both ancient and modern. Students will acquire the necessary knowldge and tools in order to conduct valuable research work on several areas of Sinology, including linguistics, literature, history, etc., according to one’s own interests.

This program is recommended to applicants who have completed a BA program, preferably in a Chinese studies related field, possess the necessary language skills and cultural background, which can form a basis for advanced research work. International students will be offered the opportunity to learn and acquire western methods of scientific research work, based on the long tradition of western Sinology, and complemented with the tools of modern digital technology.

This program enables students to process relevant data on specific research topics, related to certain areas of Sinology, internalize a western scientific approach, and methods of argumentation.

Strength of program

Professors participating in the program are internationally acknowledged researchers, with vast connections worldwide, able to provide authentic knowledge and research tools for an international audience as well.

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Within the Institute of History, the Department for Interdisciplinary History has been providing education in the field of cultural heritage since 2012, initially as a specialization of the History MA program, and from 2016 in the form of an independent Hungarian master's degree program. Since 2018, the Department has been coordinating a bilingual (English and French) Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree program on cultural heritage (TEMA+ European Territories. Heritage and Development), in association with four partner universities (Charles University, Prague; École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales, Paris; University of Catania; Université Laval, Québec) and in cooperation with European Heritage Label (EHL) and various UNESCO organs. The English-language Cultural Heritage Studies MA program is based on the domestic and international experiences of the department.

This program is recommended to applicants who are willing to gain a solid and interdisciplinary scientific knowledge in critical cultural heritage studies, as well as practical experience and skills offered by internships with local, regional and national cultural organisations and heritage institutions.  It is also suggested for those who wish to integrate to an international scientific network and to a highly professional scientific community.

This program enables students to prepare for academic careers as researchers and/or for working opportunities in various branches in the field of cultural heritage, by combining theoretical and practical knowledge.

Strength of program
One of the main features of the program is the interdisciplinary approach, covering several areas of research related to cultural and nationalism studies, historiography, sociology and urbanism, together with the offer of a variety of methodological approaches and a strong emphasis on practical knowledge. Our graduates will have a broad knowledge in many areas of cultural heritage, both in theoretical and practical dimensions. Besides offering up-to-date research results and a wide range of current theories, the department is characterised by a friendly, familiar atmosphere where students are provided by close, personalized supervision.

The department, since its foundation, has very close cooperation with prestigious European universities and it is embedded into a wide academic network. In the last years, the department has coordinated the Master Course TEMA European Territories (Civilisation, Nation, Region, City): Identity and Development and the TEMA+ European Territories: Heritage and Development programme, which makes European cultural heritage its new key element, after recognizing the importance of cultural heritage on global, national and regional scales, and, within the EU. Between 2007 and 2020, the department participated to the Horizon 2020 project entitled REACH (Re-designing access to cultural heritage for a wider participation in preservation, (re)use and management of European culture) and since 2020, to the Horizon 2020 project UNCHARTED Understanding, Capturing and Fostering the Societal Value of Culture.

Short description, aim of programme

The aim of the program is to prepare students to become well-trained specialists in Czech philology. Students acquire comprehensive knowledge of Czech literature from its early period to date in a European context, as well as extensive knowledge of Czech grammar and the history of Czech language. Moreover, they get acquainted with the latest linguistic theories, sociolinguistics, textology, lexicology, stylistics and phraseology. Developing both oral and written proficiency in Czech is an important component of our education program. The program ends with the thesis on a chosen subfield of Czech philology.

The MA program consists of a basic common component compulsory for everybody (60 credits) and an optional specialization (22 credits).

This program is recommended to applicants who have a special interest in Czech language and literature and wish to work in an area that requires Czech language skills or is related to Czech culture.

This program enables students to work as a specialist of Czech philology in the economic, cultural, political or social field. There are many opportunities for young professionals with an excellent command of Czech language and a good understanding of the Czech culture as well as that of historical, economic and social trends in contemporary Czech Republic.

Students graduating from our university with an MA degree in Czech Studies have general knowledge of philology with specialization in Czech literature and linguistics. The structure of our MA program is flexible and meets the needs of students with various interests. The strength of the course is also indicated by the scholarly achievements of the department staff (eg. regular participation in national and international conferences, regularly organized international conferences on Slavistics, numerous books and other national and international publications.)

Short description, aim of programme

Students of Dutch Language and Culture Studies MA will be able to acquire a wide-range education, different skills and knowledge. The course provides specialized Dutch and philological and linguistic studies, language skills on high level, professional knowledge of Dutch literature and culture and insight in literary translation. In the scope of the Master Course students

Strength of program

The Master course aims to provide theoretical and practical knowledge as a philological disciple (linguistic, literary and cultural studies) of The Netherlands and the Flemish part of Belgium to graduates, who will be familiar with fields and methods of academic research and able to meet the requirements of the postgraduate course.

Short description, aim of programme

English is the lingua franca, the most important language for communication in the globalised 21st century. It is a fact of life that everywhere experts are needed who not only speak English correctly, but who are also familiar with the societies and cultures of those countries where English is the first language. Experience has shown that an extraordinarily large number of employers seek experts with not merely an excellent command of the language, but also with the ability to make good use of their knowledge of the English-speaking world. The transmission of such cultural knowledge is the foundation of tis program. 

In this program, students become proficient in understanding and producing academic and media-oriented publications in the fields of English literature, socio-cultural history of the English language-based cultures (especially Great Britain, Ireland, Canada and Australia), applied and theoretical linguistics, mediating in English and their native language in specialised cultural, economic and political areas, teaching and transmitting knowledge concerning English literature and linguistics, and English language-based cultures and societies.

The program consists of the study of English Language, Linguistics, and Literature. Within this broad program of study, there are courses which a student must register for and attend as part of his or her degree program. There are also specializations tracks which give the student the opportunity to pursue his or her own, independent, in-depth research. A select few of the students graduating with an MA will have the opportunity to pursue PhD studies in English Linguistics or Literature either in Hungary or abroad. With a view toward preparing students to be future researchers, the English Studies MA program allows students to take courses in a wide variety of areas. A selection of those areas includes courses such as the following:

• Linguistics
• English Applied Linguistics
• English Language Pedagogy (Teaching English as a Foreign Language, TEFL)
• Literature
• Culture
• English Literature by Period
• Film and Visual Culture
• Significant Authors and Artists in British Culture
• Postcolonial Literature

During the course of study for the MA, students may specialize in one of the following concentrations of study:

• English Applied Linguistics
• English Theoretical Linguistics
• English Literature
• British Cultural Studies
• Postcolonial Studies (such as Irish, Scottish, Canadian, or Australian Studies)

Short description, aim of programme

The master’s program combining theoretical and practical knowledge allows students to deepen their basic knowledge acquired throughout the bachelor’s program in the field of film history, film analysis, film theory or practical skills.
The program includes two specializations: Film Theory Specialization and Filmmaking Specialization.
The Film Theory specialization offers a general overview on the history and theory of film, as well as critical understanding of the mechanisms and genres of popular film culture, with an emphasis on academic and critical writing. Students become familiar with the different periods of Hungarian and world film history, the different theoretical approaches of film studies and filmic genres, and develop their skills of reading theoretical texts and interpreting films. During consultations the faculty helps them to develop their research interests and to become committed specialists, who will be capable of pursuing an academic career.
The Filmmaking specialization is operated in cooperation with Budapest Film Academy and provides students up-to-date knowledge of different fields of the moving image industry. They get acquainted with the basic characteristics and writing of film scripts, the mechanisms and requirements of international film production and distribution, and get basic skills in directing, cinematography, and editing.

Strength of program

The Institute for Art Theory and Media Studies at ELTE was one of the first higher education institutions in Hungary to offer a degree in Film Studies. Part of the prestigious Institute for Art Theory and Media Studies, the Department of Film Studies has been hosting various undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs since the 1990s.  The faculty members of the are highly acknowledged experts in film studies, specialists of their chosen field and take part in international and local research projects. They regularly organise conferences, workshops and screenings on a wide array of topical phenomena in past and contemporary film culture. Students play an important role in initiating and organising these events. The department has brought to life and operates a unique research group on Hungarian film history and has a major share in publications in this field. Faculty members act as editors of different film journals serve as members of jury for film festivals and film boards. Our filmmaking courses are taught by acknowledged professionals of the film industry. The department cooperates with different international film organisations and has an Erasmus+ cooperation contract with about a dozen of institutions all over Europe.

Short description, aim of programme

La formation est assurée par les vingt enseignants universitaires qualifiés et les trois lecteurs francophones du plus ancien département d’études françaises en Hongrie (235 ans de recherches). Le Département offre un cursus complet : licence, master, doctorat. Les étudiants recevront une formation pluridisciplinaire de haut niveau articulant des cours de langue, de littérature et de civilisation françaises (Voir la liste des cours sur le site internet). Le master se clőt par la soutenance d’un mémoire.

With more than 235 years of research and teaching, the Department of French Studies of the Faculty of Humanities is the oldest French department in Hungary. A total of 20 qualified instructors, including three francophone lectors, provide the students with a multidisciplinary training composed of language classes; literature study, Middle Ages till present time; and French civilization courses.
In the scope of the Master Course students will have opportunities of preparation for doctoral studies.

Strength of program

Points forts du programme
Le master permet aux étudiants de découvrir des domaines de recherches en littérature française du Moyen Age à l’extrême contemporain d’étudier les littératures francophones de pratiquer l’analyse scientifique des discours et des textes littéraires de mener une recherche documentaire en littérature d’élaborer à l’écrit des textes argumentés et articulés d’exposer à l’oral une argumentation claire et informée d’approfondir leur formation linguistique et d’étudier des domaines de recherches en linguistique (synchronie et diachronie, linguistique théorique et appliquée) le master prépare les étudiants à poursuivre leur formation dans le cadre des Écoles Doctorales de la Faculté : Littérature française du haut Moyen Âge jusqu’à nos jours Linguistique française (au sein de l’école doctorale de romanistique).

The Master program will allow student to explore different areas of research, such as French Midieval to contemporary literature, to practise the scientific analysis of discourse and literary texts, to conduct elaborate literary research, to form a clear and informed argument reflecting a deep linguistic understanding (synchrony and diachrony, theoretical and applied linguistics).

Short description, aim of programme

The MA program attempts to prepare future research carried out in the fields of literature and cultural science from aspects of literature history, theory, cultural and media science. In this way students may be offered subjects specializing in specific problems related to the literature and culture of German-speaking countries, thereby offering a chance to study interdisciplinary literature by focusing on characteristics of certain eras, authors and literary pieces with respect to genre theory, sociology of literature, aesthetics, history of arts, and theory of literature.
In this program, students become proficient in understanding and producing academic and media-oriented publications also in the fields of applied and theoretical linguistics and literature science. After the basic module students can alternatively choose besides the philology module also a module for German economic communication as well as for culture mediation.  Students are eligible for admission to PhD programmes.

Short description, aim of programme

The MA course offered by the Department of Indian Studies at the Faculty of Humanities is a two-year, full-time course, including four semesters. The student who is to take up this course must have a sound knowledge of Sanskrit or Hindi depending on the specialization she or he chooses and should also be familiar with the main characteristics of Indian culture. At the end of the course the student is required to complete an MA thesis.

The teachers at the department are specialized in Sanskrit philology and literature, Indo-Aryan and Comparative Indo-European linguistics, Hindi language and literature.

This program is recommended to applicants who would like to deepen their knowledge in Indology and think about to pursue an academic career or intend to work as experts of Indian and South Asian culture at such places of employment as publishing houses, cultural centres, international companies, civil service or non-governmental organizations.

This program enables students to carry out a research program in Indology and prepares them for a PhD.

The teachers of the program have significant international experience. They have studied and/or worked in research projects abroad. The Department of Indian Studies has academic cooperations and exchange programs with various European universities and research centres. It has Erasmus+ partnership with the University of Vienna, University of Naples, University of Torino, University of Warsaw, University of Hamburg and Ghent University.

The students of the program acquire a deep and thorough knowledge of the chosen language (Hindi or Sanskrit) and with the help of this, they study a wide range of subjects (history, literature, religious studies, philosophy, art history, etc.) through the reading and analysis of primary sources. In their studies and researches, the students are assisted by the department’s excellent library which owns books and periodicals mainly in the fields of Sanskrit studies, Indo-European linguistics, Hindi language and literature.
Examples show that graduating from our program is a very good starting point for doctoral or (at a later stage) postdoctoral studies. A number of our former MA students have studied for their PhD at renowned foreign universities such as the University of Oxford and the University of Chicago.

Short description, aim of programme

This full-time master’s degree program is designed to provide participants with the knowledge, skills and experience that will enable them to become fully-fledged professionals in the field of teaching of English as a foreign language. It includes three main components:

• A series of taught modules (on-campus seminars and lectures) covering relevant subject areas in both semesters;
• A period of supervised hands-on teaching practice (50 hours during the second semester) during which participants work with real learners of English as a foreign language;
• A research-based dissertation or other project-based work, to be submitted any time within two years after the participant has earned all the credits on the taught courses.

Strength of program

• 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.

STUDY UNIT LIST (for those admitted before 2021)

STUDY UNIT LIST (for those admitted in 2021 or later)

Short description, aim of programme

I laureati potranno: utilizzare creativamente le conoscenze acquisite nel campo delle relazioni culturali, lavorando come mediatori linguistici; svolgere funzioni organizzative nel campo della vita politica, economica e culturale dove sia richiesta la conoscenza della lingua e della cultura italiana; svolgere funzioni organizzative e relazionali a livello linguistico nei media; lavorare come mediatori linguistici e culturali nell’industria turistica.

The aim of the degree course is to train experts with theoretical and practical skills in the field of Italian language and literature, or, more generally, in the field of humanities, who, thanks to these skills, can creatively practice their profession on theoretical, practical, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary levels. The graduate students will have enough theoretical knowledge to be able to continue their studies at a PhD specialization. 

Strength of program

I laureati saranno in grado: di usare la lingua italiana in orale e in scritto a un livello corrispondente al livello C2 delle norme europee; di utilizzare gli strumenti generali di studio e le tecniche fondamentali di ricerca correnti nello studio della linguistica o della storia letteraria italiana; di effettuare ricerche in questi campi.

The graduate students will be able to: use the Italian language in speech and in writing in a way which corresponds to the C2 level of the European framework; use the general study instuments and basic research tecnhiques in connetion with Italianlinguistics and history of literature; make independent research in these domains.

Short description, aim of programme

The Logic and Philosophy of Science Master's Program was launched in September 2010. The program is open to students from all over the world with a BA or BSc degree in philosophy, mathematics, physics, computer science, linguistics, social science, and all related fields.

The curriculum includes core courses in logic and formal approaches to philosophy of science, and advanced optional courses in logic, philosophy of mathematics, foundations of physics, logical methods in linguistics, philosophy of language, metaphysics, and formal models in social sciences. Students can choose a focus according to their own fields of interests. In general, the program is research oriented, aiming to prepare students for a PhD program.

A selection of special courses offered in the last years:
Alternative set theories
Causality, determinism, and quantum mechanics
Combinatorial logics
Definability theory
First-orderization of special relativity theory
Formal approaches to Wittgenstein's philosophy
From spacetime physics to the metaphysics of space and time
Paradoxes, circularity, well-foundedness
Proper names: theories of meaning and reference
The metaphysics of fictional characters
The modal logic of branching spacetime
The semantics of natural kind terms
Universal algebraic logic

(For further details, see the curriculum here.)

The program is administered by the Department of Logic, in cooperation with other departments and research institutes in Budapest, especially with the Algebraic Logic Group of Rényi Institute of Mathematics.

The department organizes and hosts a weekly colloquium: Logic and Philosophy of Science Seminar (LPS). Our MA and PhD students regularly and actively participate in these events.

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Short description, aim of programme

The MA programme in Philosophy offered by the Institute of Philosophy at the Faculty of Humanities is a two-year, full-time programme [IB1] comprising four semesters. Students need to have some philosophical background – in practice, this means students are expected to have completed a minimum of 30 ECTS [DMA2] credits as part of their BA studies. Students will have the opportunity to design their own study plan and research programme under the supervision of a director of their studies (in most cases, different from their thesis supervisor). This ensures flexibility and a personalised study trajectory, but also sufficient guidance so that students acquire both extensive and in-depth knowledge in the major fields of philosophy. At the same time students are required to engage in research either in some areas of history of philosophy, or in some field of systematic philosophy. These studies lead up to the MA thesis project.

The programme enables students to carry out a research program in philosophy and prepares them for doctoral studies.

Our faculty have significant international experience. They have studied and/or taught and pursued research in highly acclaimed universities and research centres in Europe and North America. The different departments of the Institute of Philosophy have academic co-operations and exchange programmes with various European universities and research centres. It has Erasmus+ partnership with the University of Pittsburgh, Tel Aviv, and with several major European Universities.

Specializations

Instead of tracks of specialisations the programme in philosophy is organised in a flexible way so that students can plan their studies under the guidance of the director of studies. Students are required to choose a focal point in their study and research: either history of philosophy or systematic philosophy. They have to earn 48 ECTS credits [DMA3] in subjects belonging to this focal area.

Strength of program

Our Institute stands out among centres for the study of philosophy internationally for its balance between the history of philosophy and the systematic aspects of the discipline. This way our students are not only well versed in the details of the development of the Western philosophical traditions but also learn to appreciate the connections between the discussions and issues philosophical disciplines currently focus, on the one hand, and the historical motivations of these discussions, on the other. Our students gain insight into how issues at the forefront of today’s philosophical research were articulated and tackled through the ages.

Career opportunities

This program is recommended to applicants who would like to deepen their knowledge in philosophy and intend to pursue an academic career or intend to work as experts in the humanities, with an emphasis on philosophy, or to be potentially employed outside of academia in publishing houses, cultural centres, international companies, civil service or non-governmental organizations, among other places.

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STUDY UNIT LIST (for those admitted in 2022 or later)

Short description, aim of programme

The aim of this MA program is to prepare students to become well-trained specialists in Polish philology. The students participating in this MA program acquire comprehensive knowledge of Polish literature from its early period to our age in a European context, as well as extensive knowledge of Polish grammar and the history of the Polish language. Moreover, they get acquainted with the latest linguistic theories, sociolinguitics, textology, lexicology, stylistics and phraseology. Developing both oral and written proficiency in Polish is an important component of our education program. The  program ends with the preparation of a thesis on a chosen subfield of Polish philology. 

Strength of program

Students graduated from our university with an MA degree in Polish have general knowledge of philology with specialization in Polish literature and linguistics. The structure of our MA program is flexible and a wide range of specialisations fulfils the needs of students with various interests. Our department is specializing in linguistics in general and in LWV (Linguistic World View), cognitive linguistics, aspectology and lexicology in particular. The strength of our MA program is also indicated by the scholarly achievements of the department staff (regularly organized international conferences on polonistics, numerous books and other international publications).

Short description, aim of programme

The Portuguese MA-instruction program goes deeply into the majors studied during the BA-period.  In this program students study literary and linguistic theory, medieval literature, literature of the 19th century and the modern age of Portugal and Brazil, focusing on the work of the most distinguished authors. In linguistics, the studies of history of language are followed by courses of lexicology, morphology and syntax. Further courses are offered on the translation of scientific texts and on how to compose scientific studies and essays in Portuguese.

Strength of program

The aim of this Portuguese MA-program is to instruct specialists in Portuguese linguistics, literature who would like to realize a scientific career in a high level in the future and prepare the to the PhD studies. This way the professors and lecturers of the course keep an special eye on the developing of the students, who can study one semester in a Portuguese University (in the Erasmus mobility) and can study with the “visiting professors” who give lectures at the Department of Portuguese Language and Literature.

Short description, aim of programme 

The main goal of the program is to ensure a good knowledge of the Romanian language and literature. BA level provides a thorough training in order to be able to apply forward at PhD level. The program also emphasis the practical training so that those who graduate it will have the chance to engage in the competitive sphere/ labor market (translator , editor , publisher , etc.)

Strength of program

The Department of Romanian Philology was founded in 1863. It was the first chair of the Romanian language and literature in Europe. The Department has several contracts with universities (University of Bucharest, Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj Napoca, University of Oradea ) and academic institutions (George Bariţiu Academic Institute of History) from Romania . Diplomas from our department, based on European regulations and the Romanian-Hungarian bilateral agreements are recognized in Romania and also in Europe.

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Russian Language and Literature MA program prepares students to become well-trained specialists in Russian philology and gives them high-level competence in the language. In their diploma work, students can gain a specialized knowledge in a chosen subfield of Russian philology, for which they may be prepared by participating in the various special courses.
This program is recommended to applicants who wish to undergo a wide-scale training in the set of disciplinary studies overlapping the above subjects, to acquire special competencies in a linguistics- and culturology-based approach to the whole of culture.  Traditionally the Department of Russian Language and Literature at Eötvös Loránd University has been for long decades carrying out research into Russian Literature, Language and Culture, applying most varying scholarly methods, thus accumulating and improving theoretical know-how for developing and applying theory. Since a high priority is given to systematically exploring theory via acquisition of the set of terms embedded in Russian terminology of culture, professional knowledge can be attained most effectively. 
As for the courses in linguistics, a flexible two-fold structure is maintained: they encompass the classical disciplines i. e. lexicology, morphology, syntax in their synchronic and diachronic aspect, complemented by a wide range of optional seminars in virtually any linguistic approach. As a result, those students who are interested in linguistics can take a program that perfectly matches their needs and helps them choose a special field of research which can be further elaborated as part of their PhD program, also available at the Department.
This program enables students to acquire a most high level of language skills, knowledge in traditional and novel methodology of mapping cultural mainstreams within the prospect of various historical, social contexts. Requirements stipulated in curricula are harmonised with international standards applicable for training up-to-date specialists, who possess a wide horizon of professional information and skills in respect of Russian studies. Those interested in Russian philology, literature and linguistics, already have an intermediate (B2) level in the target language and wish to have a firm academic basis and high proficiency in practical Russian, will profit from the options provided in the rich selection of courses.
Graduates are supposed to use the Russian language in any situation, including those that require a high level of cultural awareness; carry out independent research in their field of academic interest; as an expert critically select and evaluate information concerning the Russian culture.

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Students of Scandinavian Studies will be able to acquire wide-ranging education, different skills and knowledge during their studies. The program provides courses in liberal arts, special Scandinavian and philological studies, language skills development at a higher level, and special knowledge of Scandinavian languages and cultures. Students will gain comprehensive cultural, historical and literary knowledge regarding the whole region of Scandinavia and specifically regarding a chosen Scandinavian language/country. In the scope of the Master course, students will have opportunities of specializations in linguistics and philology based on core studies, and preparation for possible academic fields.

The Master course aims to provide theoretical and practical knowledge as a philological disciple (linguistic, literary and cultural studies) of Scandinavia to graduates, who will be familiar with fields and methods of academic research and able to meet the requirements of the postgraduate course.

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Semiotics is an ancient discipline with a long history, which has gained a firm theoretical foundation during the 19th century and an ever growing significance over the last 50 years. This discipline is now in a period of very intensive, concentrated research and self-identification on the map of contemporary science.
The interdisciplinary Semiotics MA program at ELTE educates students to become well-trained specialists in semiotics of culture with a global overview of the various fields of humanities: literary studies, linguistics, philosophy, visual arts and general art studies – including approaches to fine arts, films, theatre and music – and also the most contemporary methods of research synthetized from a semiotic methodological point of view. At the same time, choosing the specific field for diploma work students can gain specialized knowledge in one subfield of the semiotics of humanities (e.g., literary, visual, musical, theoretical semiotics, and ethnosemiotics). The program is designed to be flexible to motivate students to find the best Hungarian specialists in the given field and assist them to become involved in international research and dialogues with foreign scholars and lecturers. The curriculum consists of courses on the history and theory of semiotics; language, communication, texts and translation; theory of meaning, logic, argumentation; field studies of cultural, national and special semiotic systems; various forms of applied semiotics and semiotic pragmatics in general. The program also lays emphasis on the preparation of students for PhD studies to plan their research career.

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MA students shall participate in a thorough training in the Spanish language, literature, and culture. The master programme is concluded by the preparation and successful defence of a thesis.

During the training students will

• gain knowledge of contemporary questions in Spanish literature research (history of literature from medieval times up until present, Hispanic literature, etc.)
• obtain practice in scientific literature analysis 
• acquaint themselves with the methodology of literature research 
• gain experience in research
• learn about the various techniques of Spanish text composition
• improve oral skills in the foreign language
• get a deeper understanding of linguistics, study current fields of linguistic research (e.g., simultaneous linguistics, language history, descriptive linguistics, textual linguistics, lexicology, phraseology, sociolinguistics, etc.)
• gain experience in translation

The Master program will allow student to explore different areas of research, such as Spanish Golden Age, Spanish American Colonial Times to contemporary literature, to practise the scientific analysis of discourse and literary texts, to conduct elaborate literary research, to form a clear and informed argument reflecting a deep linguistic understanding (synchrony and diachrony, theoretical and applied linguistics).

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The aim of the program is to prepare students to become well-trained specialists in Serbian philology. Students acquire comprehensive knowledge of Serbian literature from its early period to date in a European context, as well as extensive knowledge of Serbian grammar and the history of the Serbian language. Moreover, they get acquainted with the latest linguistic theories, sociolinguistics, textology, lexicology, stylistics and phraseology. Developing both oral and written proficiency in Serbian is an important component of our education program. The program ends with the thesis on a chosen subfield of Serbian philology.

The MA program consists of a basic common component compulsory for everybody (60 credits) and an optional specialization (22 credits).

This program is recommended to applicants who have a special interest in Serbian language and literature and wish to work in an area that requires Serbian language skills or is related to Serbian culture.

This program enables students to work as a specialist of Serbian philology in the economic, cultural, political or social field. There are many opportunities for young professionals with an excellent command of Serbian and a good understanding of the Serbian culture as well as that of historical, economic and social trends in contemporary Serbia.

Students graduating from our university with an MA degree in Serbian Studies have general knowledge of philology with specialization in Serbian literature and linguistics. The structure of our MA program is flexible and meets the needs of students with various interests. The strength of the course is also indicated by the scholarly achievements of the department staff (eg. regular participation in national and international conferences, regularly organized international conferences on Slavistics, numerous books and other national and international publications.)

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The aim of the program is to prepare students to become well-trained specialists in Slovakian philology. Students acquire comprehensive knowledge of Slovakian literature from its early period to date in a European context, as well as extensive knowledge of Slovakian grammar and the history of the Slovakian language. Moreover, they get acquainted with the latest linguistic theories, sociolinguistics, textology, lexicology, stylistics and phraseology. Developing both oral and written proficiency in Slovakian is an important component of our education program. The program ends with the thesis on a chosen subfield of Slovakian philology.

The MA program consists of a basic common component compulsory for everybody (60 credits) and an optional specialization (22 credits).

This program is recommended to applicants who have a special interest in Slovakian language and literature and wish to work in an area that requires Slovakian language skills or is related to Slovakian culture.

This program enables students to work as a specialist of Slovakian philology in the economic, cultural, political or social field. There are many opportunities for young professionals with an excellent command of Slovakian and a good understanding of the Slovakian culture as well as that of historical, economic and social trends in contemporary Slovakia.

Students graduating from our university with an MA degree in Slovakian Studies have general knowledge of philology with specialization in Slovakian literature and linguistics. The structure of our MA program is flexible and meets the needs of students with various interests. The strength of the course is also indicated by the scholarly achievements of the department staff (eg. regular participation in national and international conferences, regularly organized international conferences on Slavistics, numerous books and other national and international publications.

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The aim of the program is to prepare students to become well-trained specialists in Slovenian philology. Students acquire comprehensive knowledge of Slovenian literature from its early period to date in a European context, as well as extensive knowledge of Slovenian grammar and the history of the Slovenian language. Moreover, they get acquainted with the latest linguistic theories, sociolinguistics, textology, lexicology, stylistics and phraseology. Developing both oral and written proficiency in Slovenian is an important component of our education program. The program ends with the thesis on a chosen subfield of Slovenian philology.

The MA program consists of a basic common component compulsory for everybody (60 credits) and an optional specialization (22 credits).

This program is recommended to applicants who have a special interest in Slovenian language and literature and wish to work in an area that requires Slovenian language skills or is related to Slovenian culture.

This program enables students to work as a specialist of Slovenian philology in the economic, cultural, political or social field. There are many opportunities for young professionals with an excellent command of Slovenian and a good understanding of the Slovenian culture as well as that of historical, economic and social trends in contemporary Slovenia.

Students graduating from our university with an MA degree in Slovenian Studies have general knowledge of philology with specialization in Slovenian literature and linguistics. The structure of our MA program is flexible and meets the needs of students with various interests. The strength of the course is also indicated by the scholarly achievements of the department staff (eg. regular participation in national and international conferences, regularly organized international conferences on Slavistics, numerous books and other national and international publications.)

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The aim of the program is to prepare students to become well-trained specialists in Ukrainian philology. Students acquire comprehensive knowledge of Ukrainian literature from its early period to date in a European context, as well as extensive knowledge of Ukrainian grammar and the history of the Ukrainian language. Moreover, they get acquainted with the latest linguistic theories, sociolinguistics, textology, lexicology, stylistics and phraseology. Developing both oral and written proficiency in Ukrainian is an important component of our education program. The program ends with the thesis on a chosen subfield of Ukrainian philology.

The MA program consists of a basic common component compulsory for everybody (60 credits) and an optional specialization (22 credits).

This program is recommended to applicants who have a special interest in Ukrainian language and literature and wish to work in an area that requires Ukrainian language skills or is related to Ukrainian culture.

This program enables students to work as a specialist of Ukrainian philology in the economic, cultural, political or social field. There are many opportunities for young professionals with an excellent command of Ukrainian and a good understanding of the Ukrainian culture as well as that of historical, economic and social trends in contemporary Ukraine.

Students graduating from our university with an MA degree in Ukrainian Studies have general knowledge of philology with specialization in Ukrainian literature and linguistics. The structure of our MA program is flexible and meets the needs of students with various interests. The strength of the course is also indicated by the scholarly achievements of the department staff (eg. regular participation in national and international conferences, regularly organized international conferences on Slavistics, numerous books and other national and international publications.)