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Balkan Studies

Insitution:University of Pécs
Faculty:Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Course / programme name:Balkan Studies
Branch of Science:Arts and Humanities
Level of studies:Master
Qualification:Philologist in Balkan Studies
Language of instruction:English
Duration of the course / programme:4 semesters semesters
Location/city of the course:Pécs
Study in Hungary link:http://studyinhungary.hu/institution/university-of-pecs-3.html
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The training in the Balkan Studies Master's degree program focuses on the current problems and conditions of the region, above all from Hungarian and Central European point of view, with a multi- and interdisciplinary, as well as a critical approach. It is recommended primarily to those who want to specialize their existing qualifications, received in social sciences or humanities, with general and practical knowledge of the region, as well as with language skills. The preparedness of the teaching staff is a guarantee that our graduates can start from a strong position to find jobs in the fields of diplomacy, national security, national defense, Southeast European economy, and international NGO organizations.  

The applicant has to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application portal of the scholarship: Certified and translated (if originals are not in English) copy of transcripts showing satisfactory completion of BA degree, BA degree certificate, CV in English, Motivation letter (introduction plus field of interest, etc.) in 3000 to 3500 characters, Copy of valid passport, Medical certificate, Official copy of the following language exam certificates: Acceptable online language exams: Duolingo online exam from score 110, IELTS Indicator from score 5.5, 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 (please, upload an official proficiency certificate issued by your previous university).
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
Contact person name:Mrs. Vanda Bõczin-Sirkeci
Contact person job position:international coordinator
Contact e-mail:foreign.humanities@pte.hu
Contact website:https://international.pte.hu/study-programs/ma-balkan-studies
Contact person name:Mrs. Vanda Bõczin-Sirkeci
Contact person job position:International Coordinator
Contact e-mail:boczin-sirkeci.vanda@pte.hu
Contact website:https://btk.pte.hu/en/curricula
Contact person name:Mrs. Vanda Bõczin-Sirkeci
Contact person job position:International Coordinator
Contact e-mail:boczin-sirkeci.vanda@pte.hu
Contact website:https://btk.pte.hu/en/curricula
Availability of preparatory year in the Stipendium Hungaricum programme:No
Availability of specialisation year in the Stipendium Hungaricum programme:No
Min. students1
Max. students15
Availability of preparatory year in the Diaspora Scholarship programme:No
Availability of specialisation year in the Diaspora Scholarship programme:No
Min. students1
Max. students5