Master of Arts in Scandinavian Studies

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1 July 2017

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Students of Scandinavian Studies will be able to acquire a wide-range education, different skills and knowledge during their studies. The course provides liberal arts, special Scandinavian and philological studies, language skills on high level, special knowledge of Scandinavian languages and cultures. Students will gain comprehensive cultural, historical and literary knowledge regarding the whole region of Scandinavia and specifically regarding a chosen Scandinavian language/country. In the scope of the Master course, students will have opportunities of specializations in linguistics and philology based on core studies, and preparation for possible academic fields.

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Overview

Program title Scandinavian Studies MA

Academic level Graduate (Master)

Program type Degree program

Degree title Philologist in Scandinavian Languages and Literature

Degree type Master of Arts

Faculty Faculty of Humanities

Institute Institute of Germanic Studies

Department(s) Department of Scandinavian Languages and Literatures

ECTS credits 120

Language of tuition

Hungarian

Danish

Norwegian

Swedish

Duration 2 years (4 semesters)

Place Trefort Kert, Astoria

Program

Strength of program

The Master course aims to provide theoretical and practical knowledge as a philological disciple (linguistic, literary and cultural studies) of Scandinavia to graduates, who will be familiar with fields and methods of academic research and able to meet the requirements of the postgraduate course.

Career opportunities

In all fields requiring a university degree without specifications of majors in PhD programmes requiring a major specific degree.

Job examples

Education and research
Management
Business
Banking
Journalism
Communications

Curriculum

What classes are offered?

For more information, please visit http://svea.elte.hu.

Admissions

Application documents

Required documents for admissions

A fully completed Application Form

Only electronically typewritten application forms will be considered.

Download the Application Form

Relevant pages of the passport

Scanned, in color all personal details and expiry date must be shown. Passport must be valid.

Proof of language proficiency

Official test result or certificate must be provided; see program specific proficiency requirements

An official copy of your completed secondary education (high school)

Notarized copy only on request.

Bachelor Degree

An official copy of your completed Bachelor degree

Academic records

Also called "Transcript of records"

Official bank account statement

Showing the cash flow of the past 12 months

Additional documents for non-EEA applicants

Official bank account statement

Showing the cash flow of the past 12 months

Copy of Residence Permit

If the applicant is staying in Hungary with a Residence Permit

Copy of entry visa into the Schengen Zone

If the applicant has entered Hungary on a Schengen zone visa

Optional documents for admissions

a Curriculum Vitae in English

In MS Word format with one low resolution photo

CV - Templates and Guidelines (external link)

Research Proposal

Please consult with the coordinating department for more information

Letter of Reference

Also called "Letter of recommendation." From a former instructor and/or employer.

Statement of Purpose in English

Also called "Letter of Motivation."

Letter of Authorization

If the applicant uses the services of a non-contracted third party during the application process, a Letter of Authorization must be signed. Applications will not be processed without.

Letter of Authorization.pdf

Application procedure

After the applicant has decided which program he or she would like to apply for, and made sure all entrance requirements are met, the applicant is requested to send the required documents to admissions@btk.elte.hu.

Should the applicant want to apply in person, he or she can do so at the International Student Services office during office hours (see contact tab for more information).

Applications will only be processed if the application fee (150EUR; non-refundable) has been transferred to the Faculty’s bank account.

Keep in mind that processing the application might take 3 to 5 weeks—please make sure to apply on time if you require a visa to travel to Hungary.

For more information about the application procedures, please visit the Faculty's website at http://www.btk.elte.hu/en/apply.

Admission requirements – Language requirements

Bachelor of German Studies with a specialization of Scandinavian studies, or, an equivalent foreign degree, or, a Scandinavian Minor specialization (50 credits) accomplished within Course of German Studies and a language certificate (advanced level) in Danish, Norwegian or Swedish languages (level of C1 referred to EU).

Entrance exam

An entrance exam might be conducted, depending on your (academic) credentials. Should this be required, a member of the relevant department will contact you with more information, as to make sure you can prepare accordingly.

Launch of Program

Offered for the academic year 2017/2018? Yes

Is there a February intake? No

Minimum number of new students 5

Maximum number of new students 30

Tuition and Fees

EU/EEA students - Application fee €150.00

non-EU/EEA students - Application fee €150.00

EU/EEA students - Registration Fee €0.00

non-EU/EEA students - Registration Fee €0.00

EU/EEA students - Tuition fee/semester €2,200.00

non-EU/EEA students - Tuition fee/semester €2,200.00

Contact

Program coordinator Dr. Péter Mádl

Head of the Department of Scandinavian Languages and Literatures

madl.peter@btk.elte.hu

+36 1 485 5200 EXT. 4313

Rákóczi út 5. I. em. 105

Budapest

1088

Hungary

Program leader Dr. Péter Mádl

Head of the Department of Scandinavian Languages and Literatures

madl.peter@btk.elte.hu

+36 1 485 5200 EXT. 4313

Student Admissions System

Faculty of Humanities - Eötvös Loránd University

Master of Arts in Scandinavian Studies

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A fully completed Application Form

Relevant pages of the passport

Proof of language proficiency

An official copy of your completed secondary education (high school)

Bachelor Degree

Academic records

Official bank account statement

Official bank account statement

Copy of Residence Permit

Copy of entry visa into the Schengen Zone

a Curriculum Vitae in English

Research Proposal

Letter of Reference

Statement of Purpose in English

Letter of Authorization

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