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MA in American Studies

The University of Pécs offers a Master's program in American Studies at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. This program provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of American society, history, politics, and culture, with a special study track in North American literatures and literary studies.

Program Details

• Degree: MA in American Studies
• Duration of Training: 2 years (4 semesters)
• Language: English
• Intake: Fall
• Deadline of Application: 06/30/2026
• Next Starting Date: 09/01/2026
• Fees:
  • Tuition fee: EUR 2500/semester (for non-EU students); EUR 1900/semester (for EU students)
  • Application fee: EUR 140

Description of the Program

The MA in American Studies program offers a comprehensive overview of the field at the graduate level. Students are required to take core courses in the different subfields of American Studies and in related areas such as cultural studies and cultural history, the social sciences, and research methodologies. The program culminates in a thesis supervised by the Institute of English Studies, which must be defended to earn the MA degree.

Discipline and Academic Level

• Discipline: Human and Social Sciences
• Academic Level/Type: Master

Application Procedure

To apply, follow these steps:

1. Register on the application site and fill out the application form.
2. Upload the necessary documents and submit the application.
3. After submitting the application, applicants will receive information on further steps.
4. The evaluation of the application begins after the application fee is received.

Application Requirements

• General Entry Requirements: Visit the specified page for details.
• Documents to Submit:
  • Certified and translated (if originals are not in English) copy of BA diploma in English Studies (major or minor) - with transcript of records
  • Minimum condition for entry to the Masters degree program: at least 38 credits in the field of English and American Studies.
  • Certified and translated (if originals are not in English) copy of school transcripts showing satisfactory completion of senior high school.
  • Europass CV in English
  • Motivation letter (introduction plus field of interest, etc.) in 3000 to 3500 characters.
  • Copy of valid passport or national ID
  • Medical certificate, including:
    • Vaccination card (showing that you are immunized against HEP B)
    • HEP A/B/C test*
    • HIV test*
    • Chest X-ray: Please attach the chests X-ray result (not the film!) in English/Hungarian! (not older than 3 months)
  • Transfer receipt of the EUR 140 application fee
  • C1 level of English language knowledge.
  • Acceptable online language exams:
    • IELTS Indicator from score 7.0
    • Oxford Online Placement Test: 81 points
    • Official copy of the following language exam certificates:
      • TOEFL (iBT internet-based): 95
      • TOEFL CBT: 220
      • IELTS: Overall Band Score: 7
      • ECL: C1 level
      • Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE and ISE Digital): ISE III
      • Pearson PTE Academic: 76 points
      • Oxford Test of English Advanced (OTEA): 141 points
      • Michigan English Test: 64 points

Exemptions from Language Examination

Applicants are exempt from the language examination requirement if they:

• Hold a BA degree in English/ American Studies BA major and have an English proficiency (MOI) certificate issued by the Registrar's Office of the applicant's previous university
• Pass an entrance exam (personally or via Skype)

Examples of Subjects During the Studies

1st Semester

• Advanced Studies in American Literature
• Advanced Studies in American History
• Major Issues in American Studies
• Cultural Studies in the US

2nd Semester

• Theory and Practice of American Studies
• Aspects of US Culture and Society
• US Politics & Culture
• Literature & Identity Politics
• Historical Fiction in North American Literary Contexts

3rd Semester

• American Literary History & Literary Theory
• Research Methodology
• American Political Institutions
• American Literary Institutions
• American Literature & Popular Culture

4th Semester

• The History of American English
• Media & New American Literatures
• The Social Sciences in North American Studies
• American Literatures in International Context

Head of Program

• Dr. László B. Sári