Instruction of English (MA)
Szeged, Hungary
MA
DURATION
2 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2027
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,500 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* application fee: 79 EUR | entrance exam fee: 100 EUR
Key Summary
About: The Instruction of English as a Foreign Language MA at The University of Szeged trains professionals for EFL teaching, methodology, research, planning, and development. It blends theoretical study in applied linguistics, TESOL, and language-teaching methodology with practical experience. Students complete an internship placement in semester two at a local language school. The university has extensive international links and nearly 20% international students.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as English instructors, EFL teachers, curriculum developers, materials writers, teacher trainers, and educational researchers in schools, language centers, and universities. They'll gain skills in lesson design, assessment, classroom management, and language pedagogy.
About the Program
The aim of the Instruction of English as a Foreign Language MA program is to train and prepare young men and women to become professionals in the EFL sector. This means they are able to successfully complete English-language related tasks in the field of language teaching, the methodology of teaching English as a foreign language, research, planning and development, in order to meet the demand for highly trained professionals working as English instructors.
The program provides a sound theoretical basis for the students' future careers, combining it with hands-on practice. The second semester includes an internship at a local language school.
The program is intended for students who plan to pursue a career in teaching English outside the public education system.