The aim of this MA program is to prepare students to become well-trained specialists in Polish philology. Students participating in this MA program acquire comprehensive knowledge of Polish literature from its early period to our age in a European context, as well as extensive knowledge of Polish grammar and the history of the Polish language. Moreover, they get acquainted with the latest linguistic theories, sociolinguistics, textology, lexicology, stylistics and phraseology. Developing both oral and written proficiency in Polish is an important component of our program. The program ends with the preparation of a degree thesis on a chosen subfield of Polish philology.The MA program consists of a basic common component compulsory for everybody (60 credits) and an optional specialisation (22 credits).This program is recommended to applicants who take a vivid interest in Polish language and literature and wish to work in an area that requires Polish language skills and is related to Polish culture. Note that the program does not offer teaching qualifications.This program enables students to work as specialists of Polish philology in the economic, cultural, political or social fields. There are many opportunities for young professionals speaking Polish at a high level and understanding Polish culture as well as the historical, economic and social trends in contemporary Poland.Tracks/ Spacializations: • Polish linguistics• the history of Polish literature and literary criticism• Polish and Hungarian phraseology – comparative studies• Text linguistics (“the world of Polish texts’)
Applicants must hold a university bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent college degree) in the fields listed below. Full credit acknowledgement is only given for a bachelor’s degree in Slavonic Studies, Specialized in Polish Studies.In the case of any other degree, each diploma will be considered individually. The applicant must have 50 credits in the field of Polish studies. Transcripts from your bachelor',s degree as well as course descriptions will be requested.The educational and outcome requirements are defined by the Ministry of Human Capacities, Regulation No. 18/2016. (VIII. 5.). Details of the application and admission process are defined by the Organisational and Operational Regulations of ELTE.
Entrance examination:
Yes
Entrance type:
Oral
Minimum level of language proficiency (oral):
B2
Minimum level of language proficiency (written):
B2
Place of examination:
Online or in Person
Entrance examination and selection processWhen the university receives the full application package and it is checked by the Department of International Affairs an entrance exam date option will be sent no later than the application deadline for the relevant period. Please, check your messages in the application system, and the e-mail address that is linked to the account regularly.The applications are examined by the Admission Board no later than after each application period and applicants are notified of the outcome of the selection in the online application system after the decision is official. Admission letters are sent out in the online application system within a few days. Procedure of the entrance examinationThe 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 entrance exam can be taken in person or via Skype.Ranking is based on the overall evaluation of academic excellence (based on the submitted documents) and the results of the entrance exam.
