Program Overview

Communication and Media Studies MA

The Communication and Media Studies MA program at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) is designed to prepare students for a high level of intellectual activity and scientific careers. The program focuses on the social science background of communication and media studies, enabling students to research and teach independently as lecturers or researchers.

Program Structure

• The program is offered by the Faculty of Humanities, Institute for Art Theory and Media Studies, Department of Media and Communication.
• The program is taught in English and has a duration of 4 semesters (2 years).
• The program requires 120 ECTS credits.
• The minimum number of students required for the program to run is 2, and the maximum number of students is 30.

Specializations

The program includes two specializations:

1. Communication and Media Expert Specialization
2. Digital Business Communication Specialization

Strength of Program

The program guarantees scientific quality through the scientific training and performance of its lecturers, its international relations, and the system of education based on personal consultations. The program also offers practical courses and craft classes, providing students with the skills and knowledge required for a career in the creative industry.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can work in a professional field defined by a convergent body of knowledge, skills, and motivation in the creative industries. Job examples include:

• University professor, media researcher
• Cultural journalist, reporter, editor, presenter
• Press department of civil and state bodies
• PR and marketing departments of international companies
• Social media manager for multinational companies
• Spokesperson, press relations officer

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must hold a university bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent college degree) in the fields listed below.
• Previously earned credits for entry into the program are acknowledged in full only in case of a BA degree in Communication and Media Science or an equivalent college degree.
• In the case of a BA degree from any other field of study, the applicant must have at least 30 credits to enter the program from the fields of network communication, economics and management, cultural anthropology, culture science, communication, marketing, theory and culture of media, occupational psychology, intercultural studies, arts and art communication, linguistics, international communication, special media studies, sociology, social psychology, and PR.

Language Requirements

• The language of instruction for the entire program is English.
• Non-native speakers of English must demonstrate a very good level of English-language skills: minimum B2 level CEFR.
• Following minimum results are preferred:
  • TOEFL IBT (Internet-based test): 72-94
  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6.0
  • Duolingo: 100

Documents to Submit with Application

• Secondary school certificate (graduation certificate)
• Bachelor-level degree
• Transcript of records
• CV
• Motivation letter
• Research work plan
• Copy of the main pages of the passport (needs to be valid)
• Copy of application fee payment receipt
• Copy of Entrance exam fee payment receipt
• Language certificate

Application Procedure

• The application starts in the online application system.
• Students need to register in the system, fill in the online application form, upload the required documents, and follow the instructions during the application process.
• Applications will only be processed if the application fee (non-refundable) has been paid.

Entrance Examination and Selection Process

• The entrance exam contains a discussion about the motivation of the applicant.
• Successful applicants must have a good command of English to pass the entrance exam.
• The format of the entrance exam is an online interview.
• Applicants are expected to have read and be prepared to reflect on the materials listed below:
  • A. Stuart Hall: What is this “Black” in Black Popular Culture
  • B. Danah Boyd-Kate Crawford: Critical Questions for Big Data
  • C. Rasmus Kleis Nielsen-Sarah Anne Ganter: The Power of Platforms: Shaping Media and Society

Tuition Fees

• EU/EEA students: 3,500 EUR per semester
• Non-EU/EEA students: 3,500 EUR per semester
• Application fee: 100 EUR (non-refundable) for Early Bird applicants, 150 EUR (non-refundable) for regular applicants
• Entrance exam fee: 100 EUR

Program Leader

• Dr. András Müllner, associate professor (IAMTS), Department of Media and Communication

Admission

• Department of International Affairs
• International admission coordinator

Further Comments

• The program is not available for Hungarian citizens.
• Results and the official decision will be announced within a month after the entrance exam date.
• For more information about the application procedures, please visit the Faculty's website.