MA in English Studies
Budapest, Hungary
MA
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
31 May 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 3,500 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* application fee: 150 EUR. Entrance exam fee: 100 EUR
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Key Summary
English is the lingua franca, the most important language for communication in the globalized 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 this 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 specialized cultural, economic and political areas, teaching and transmitting knowledge concerning English literature and linguistics, and English language-based cultures and societies.
Strength of program
- Students acquire the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills that can be utilized in both private and public sector establishments
- The program offers a broad spectrum of possible specialization pathways
- The level of language proficiency corresponds to the C2 level (proficiency) of CEFR. The language of instruction in all courses in English.
- Students are eligible for admission to PhD programs
Structure
Successful graduates of the English Studies MA will be awarded a degree in which the following three elements will appear:
- The level of degree the graduate has attained (magister, master; abbreviation: MA)
- The academic discipline the graduate has studied (English)
The specialization or concentration of study within the MA which the graduate has completed.
The program begins with the study of English Theoretical Linguistics, Literature, Applied Linguistics, and Intercultural Communication. There are also obligatory specialization tracks that give students 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 areas taught in the program either in Hungary or abroad. With a view toward preparing students to be future researchers, the English Studies MA program allows students to take varied courses in their designated areas of research. A selection of those areas includes broad areas such as the following:
- Linguistics
- English Applied Linguistics
- Literature
- Culture
- English Literature by Periods
- 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 specializations:
- English Applied Linguistics
- English Theoretical Linguistics
- English Literature
- Cultural Studies
- Postcolonial Studies (such as Irish, Scottish, Canadian, or Australian Studies)
The aim of this program is to train high-level specialists capable of meeting the specific demands of the labour market in the fields of cultural and intercultural exchange. In addition to local, national, or international authorities in the public sector, it is important to underline the growing need for French graduates in the private sector, e.g. with multinational companies.
The training will also prepare the student to continue in one of the Doctoral Schools of the Faculty.
Our graduates find positions mainly in the sectors of education and research, tourism management, banking and finance, and intercultural communications. Note that the program does not provide teaching qualifications.
This program gives a comprehensive overview of English studies, including literature, linguistics, applied linguistics, and cultural studies. It also enables students to specialize in specific fields of inquiry. Degree holders will have solid skills to conduct independent research, assess and process relevant information, and communicate their findings according to high academic standards.
MA-bearing English language and culture experts are sought in the following fields:
- The world of business
- The media
- The translation of books and periodicals
- Diplomacy
- International relations institutes and think-tanks
- Tourism
- Agencies responsible for grant applications
- Local government offices
- The arts
Job examples
Journalist, instructor of English not requiring teaching qualifications, project manager at government organizations, a specialist in diplomatic affairs.