The goal of the MA degree programme in International Relations is to trained highly qualified experts with broad education in the social sciences who can interpret Hungary',s place and role in the international situation and in Europe, and know the theoretical and practical context of international relations. The graduates of the programme have a high level of proficiency in language and negotiation techniques. Their historical, sociological and professional education enables them to think in terms of analysis and synthesis. The knowledge of their subject matter enables them to understand and predict the economic, legal and political processes of the international system. They are able to put the perspectives of the East-Central European region into context amongst the many challenges of international relations. The graduates know and understand the developmental tendencies of the regions outside Europe and have thorough disciplinary knowledge in the areas of civilisation, world economy, international law, political science as well as practical skills in diplomacy, protocol and negotiation techniques. Equipped with these pieces of knowledge and skills they are properly qualified for pursuing their studies in a doctoral degree programme.
The applicant has to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application portal of the University of Pécs:
Certified and translated (if originals are not in English) copy of BA Degree in International Relations (For lack of the above degree, other degrees can also be accepted if they include the following disciplines: social science (sociology, philosophy, anthropology), law, economy, political science, history, culture and linguistics - please attach a transcript for the courses you have completed (title, credits)) Certified and translated (if originals are not in English) copy of school transcripts showing satisfactory completion of senior high school. Europass CV in English Motivation letter (introduction plus field of interest, etc.) in 3000 to 3500 characters. Copy of valid passport or national ID Medical certificate, (please fill the document and attach the serologic test results) vaccination card (showing that you are immunized against HEP B) HEP A/B/C test* HIV test* Chest X-ray: Please attach the chest’s X-ray result (not the film!) in English/Hungarian! (not older than 3 months) Transfer receipt of the EUR 140 application fee Official copy of the following language exam certificates: TOEFL (iBT internet-based): 66 points (www.ets.org/toefl) IELTS: Overall Band Score: 5.5 (www.ielts.org) Cambridge ESOL: B2 level (www.cambridgeenglish.org) TELC: B2 level (https://www.telc.net/en.html) ECL: B2 level (http://www.ecl-test.com/) You do not have to submit an official English test result if one of the following criteria applies to you: you have completed your undergraduate studies in the English language. Entrance Exam (personally or via Skype).
Entrance examination:
Yes
Entrance type:
Oral
Minimum level of language proficiency (oral):
B2
Minimum level of language proficiency (written):
B2
Place of examination:
Online
Evaluation of submitted documents, online interview and ranking of applicants