Program Overview

University Programs

The University of Debrecen offers a wide range of master's programs in various fields.

Master Programs

• Agricultural Environmental Management Engineering, MSc
• Agricultural Water Management Engineering, MSc
• American Studies, MA
• Animal Husbandry Engineering, MSc
• Applied Mathematics, MSc
• Biology, MSc
• Business Informatics, MSc
• Chemical Engineering, MSc
• Chemistry, MSc
• Classical Musical Performance, MA
• Complex Rehabilitation, MSc
• Computer Science Engineering, MSc
• Computer Science, MSc
• Crop Production Engineering, MSc
• Data Science, MSc
• Electrical Engineering, MSc
• Engineering Management, MSc
• English Studies, MA
• Environmental Engineering, MSc
• Environmental Sciences, MSc
• European and International Business Law - LL.M.
• Food Safety and Quality Engineering, MSc
• Geography, MSc
• Geoinformatics, MSc
• Hydrobiology - Water Quality Management, MSc
• International Economy and Business, MSc
• Instruction of English as a Foreign Language, MA
• Mechanical Engineering, MSc
• Mechatronical Engineering, MSc
• Molecular Biology, MSc
• Pharmaceutical Research and Development Manager, MSc
• Physics, MSc
• Plant Protection, MSc
• Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence
• Postgraduate Diploma in Lean Engineer
• Postgraduate Diploma in Lean Manager
• Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Engineering and Sustainability Leadership
• Public Health, MSc
• Rural Development Engineering, MSc
• Sports Engineering, MSc
• Social Work in Health Care, MSc
• Social Work and Social Economics, MA
• Urban Systems Engineering, MSc
• Vehicle Engineering, MSc

English Studies, MA

Program Details

The English Studies program aims to train experts with a full mastery of the English language and extensive knowledge of the language, culture, and history of English-speaking countries.

Faculty and Academic Discipline

• Faculty: Humanities
• Academic discipline: Humanities
• Qualification: Philologist in English Studies

Admission Requirements

• Starting date: September
• Language requirements: English language proficiency (TOEFL 587 / IELTS 7.0)
• Academic requirements: Bachelor's degree, at least 38 completed credits in the field of English studies for admission (50 credits for graduation); entrance examination in English (oral: in person or via electronic communication)

Program Structure

• Duration: 4 semesters
• ECTS credits: 120
• Tuition fee: 7,000 USD/year
• Other fees: application fee 150 USD, entrance procedure fee 350 USD

Curriculum

The English Studies MA program offers two complete (120 credit) curricula: the literary and cultural studies track and the linguistics track. The choice between these two must be made before application.

Main Subjects

• Terms and Concepts in Literary and Linguistic Studies
• Advanced Academic Writing
• Trends in Linguistic, Literary and Cultural Studies
• Modern British Society and Language
• Advanced Research Methods
• The subjects of the literary and cultural studies track or the linguistics track
• Thesis

Lecture and Practice

• Lecture, seminar: 25%
• Practice: 75%

Career Prospects

Graduates of the English Studies program are highly educated experts capable of applying and developing their skills in areas such as international relations, tourism, the press and media, business, language technology, publishing, municipal and national administration, diplomacy, and cultural life. They are also encouraged to continue their academic work in the PhD programs of the university.