Master of Arts in Spanish

1 July 2017

Department website

MA students shall participate in a thorough training in the Spanish language, literature, and culture. The MA is concluded by the preparation and successful defence of a thesis.

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Overview

Program title Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture MA

Academic level Graduate (Master)

Program type Degree program

Degree title Philologist in Spanish Language, Literature and Culture

Degree type Master of Arts

Faculty Faculty of Humanities

Institute Institute of Romance Studies

Department(s) Department of Spanish Language and Literature

Accreditation number OH-FHF/2533-4/2009

ECTS credits 120

Language of tuition Spanish

Duration 2 years (4 semesters)

Place Trefort Kert, Astoria

Program

Strength of program

During the training students will

gain knowledge of contemporary questions in Spanish literature research (history of literature from medieval times up until present, Hispanic literature, etc.)
obtain practice in scientific literature analysis acquaint themselves with the methodology of literature research and gains
experience in research
delve into the various techniques of Spanish text composition
improve oral skills in the foreign language
get a deeper understanding of linguistics, study current fields of linguistic research (e.g., simultaneous linguistics, language history, descriptive linguistics, textual linguistics, lexicology, phraseology, sociolinguistics, etc.)
practice translation

Career opportunities

MA level studies in humanities within the modern philology field, especially in the case of the Spanish studies which consider the needs of the labour market, tend to strive to produce professionals who meet the increasingly growing requirements of intellectual occupations mostly related to services (field of arts, social sciences track, journalism, text composition, translation, drafting of tenders, etc.), while at the same time prepare them for broader topics for assistant positions related to humanities. Furthermore, it is important to note the increasing demand for humanities graduates, irrespective of their study tracks, who are equipped with general knowledge, empathy, and high level of communication skills, for positions of deputy manager, expert of human policy, etc. The training emphasises preparation for scientific research and provides an excellent opportunity to continue studies at the PhD level.

Job examples

Teacher
Researcher
Interpreter
Media, marketing, and advertising
Tourism industry

Curriculum

What classes are offered?

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

Study Unit List

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"

Statement of Purpose in target language

A maximum of 500 words. Also called "Letter of Motivation."

Copy of application fee transfer

A bank slip showing that the application fee has been transferred to the University’s bank account

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.

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

BA degree in Romance studies with a Spanish track or equivalent (approx. C1 level)

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 1

Maximum number of new students 10

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 Gabriella Menczel, PhD

Head of the Department of Spanish Language and Literature

menczel.gabriella@btk.elte.hu

+36 1 411 6500 EXT. 2898

Múzeum krt. 4/C I. em. 253.

Budapest

1088

Hungary

Program leader Gabriella Menczel, PhD