MA In English Studies

The objective of the two-year program is to acquaint students with a broadly defined concept of English literary culture, including its history, major trends, critical schools and, of course, its most representative works and authors.

Programme Structure

While holding a BA in English Studies and completing yet further foundational courses in the initial phases of the program are essential, students and instructors no longer just survey a given field, but undertake an in-depth exploration of it. Therefore, detailed textual analysis with its associated historical dimension constitutes the core activity in class. Our choice of readings has been partly determined by the academic profile of the department and the religious mission of the University. As a result, the program places particular emphasis on Biblical and Christian traditions and explores, among other issues, the complex and continuing presence of the Bible within English literature. The foundation courses of the program also include linguistics, history, culture and language use. During the 2016/17 curricular revision, a practical skills module has been added to the program, in response to the needs and challenges of the changing world.

Duration of study: 4 semesters
Specialisation: English literature
Schedule: full-time

Main subject areas

English language and literature
English linguistics
British history, society and culture
Post-colonial literature and culture
Different periods in English literary history
English literature and Christianity
Practical skills (advanced writing, academic presentation, editing skills, conference and workshop experience, research methodology, digital skills)

The relevant curricula can be found here.

For our Essay and Thesis Writing Guide, please, navigate to: https://btk.kre.hu/index.php/2015-10-20-11-09-16/2015-10-20-11-15-36/anglisztika-intezet/guidelines-for-essay-and-thesis-writing.html

Admission Criteria and Application Process

Entry requirements:

BA degree in English Studies, or any degree in Humanities with at least 50 credits in English Studies
C1-level internationally accepted English language certificate
Previous study in English can be accepted as language certificate just from the following countries: United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, New Zealand
Language certificate is not required in case of native speakers.
Application form. You can access the on-line application form by clicking here.
Motivation letter
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Payment of the application fee (non-refundable cost): 50 EUR/programme paid in 10 working days after filling the application form

Bank details:
Address of the Owner: H-1091 Budapest, Kálvin tér 9.
Name of Bank: ERSTE BANK
IBAN: HU54 1160 0006 0000 0000 1014 8552
Account No.: 11600006-00000000-10148552
Swift code: GIBAHUHB
Description: Full name_ENG MA

Please note, that applications will be considered complete only after the university has received the application fee.

Fees and Scholarship Opportunities

I. Self-financing applicants

Tuition fee: 1,200 EUR / semester for non EU and EU citizens

The application for the 2021/2022 academic year is now closed! The application for the 2022/2023 academic year will open in the winter of 2021.

Self-funding applicants shall submit their documentation via our Online Application Platform.

II. Stipendium Hungaricum Programme

The application for the 2021/2022 academic year is now closed! The application for the 2022/2023 academic year will open again in autumn 2021.

Please find HERE the Call for Applications for the academic year 2021/2022.

Applicants of certain countries may have the possibility to apply for the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme financed by the Hungarian state. The scholarship covers the entire tuition fee, budget for accommodation (or contribution to accommodation costs) and medical insurance in Hungary.

Application Timeline:

For more information please visit www.stipendiumhungaricum.hu

III. Scholarship Programme for Christian Young People (to be updated soon)

The application for the 2021/2022 academic year is now closed! The application for the 2022/2023 academic year will open again in autumn 2021.

Call for Applications 2020/2021

The core mission of the Scholarship Programme for Christian Young People is to provide the possibility of studying in Hungary for young Christian students living in the crisis regions of the world and/or being threatened in their country because of their faith.

For the 2020/21 academic year, the scholarship is announced for the citizens of the following countries: Egypt, Lebanese Republic, Republic of Iraq, State of Israel,Palestine, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Syrian Arab Republic, Republic of Kenya, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Republic of Armenia and Nigeria.

Contact Information

For further information please contact Dr. Judit Nagy (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), and Mrs. Réka Bauerné Kiss (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Ms. Krisztina Szilvássy (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Address: Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, 1088 Budapest Reviczky u. 4. HUNGARY

Telephone: +36 1 872 1743, +36 1 872 1744