MA in International Relations
The goal of the MA degree program in International Relations is to train 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.
Head of program: Dr. Andrea Schmidt PhD
- Description of the program
- Application procedure
- Application requirements
- Examples of subjects during the studies
- For more information, please contact
The International Relations MA degree is an interdisciplinary course addressing the global challenges and political and social issues. The goal of the program is not only to train highly qualified experts with broad education in the social sciences, but also to train critical citizens who can understand global policies, uncover political manipulations and can interprete processes in an objective way, considering multiple perspectives. We have a wide range of courses focusing on political processes, electoral systems and global issues, dealing with the developing countries and the growing Asian states, while we also offer a deep insight into the European and Central Eastern European issues.
The two-year postgraduate course will provide you with the theoretical and practical context of international relations offering an intellectual preparation for a wide range of career choices. 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 to pursue their studies in a doctoral degree program.
Why choose us and the University of Pécs?
- Your learning will be supported by a professional staff including specialists on key regions of the world.
- This Program draws cross-Faculty expertise from Faculty of Humanities, Business and Economics and Law.
- Located in Pécs, in a truly international small city, within the European Union, in the center of Central Eastern Europe.
- Employability in numerous fields including the NGO sector, International Organisations, diplomacy, political analysis, journalism, Ministries and much more.
- Outstanding placement rates
For a successful application please follow the steps below:
- To apply, click on the Apply Now button, and start your application.
- Register on our application site, fill the application form, upload the necessary documents and submit your application!
- After you have submitted your application, you are going to receive information on the further steps.
- If we received your application fee, we are going to start the evaluation of your application.
MS Teams interview for applicants:
The interview will take approximately 10-20 minutes. The main purpose of the interview is to evaluate applicants' English language proficiency, communication skills, and ability to express their academic background knowledge, interests, and motivations. It also offers applicants an opportunity to discuss their academic and professional goals with the admission committee.
General Entry Requirements
For the general entry requirements, please visit this page.
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 and Transcript of Records (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))
- BA diploma (180 credits)
- Minimum 30 credits required in the following study fields for entry to the Master's program: social sciences, sociology, philosophy, anthropology, psychology; legal and administrative sciences: public and private law, constitutional law, public administration, public policy, economic law; economic sciences: economics, macroeconomics, microeconomics, business economics, finance, international economics; political science, political economy, international studies, history, culture and linguistics: economics, social and political economics, social and cultural history, linguistics, philology. If at least 50 credits are not recognizable, students need to take these missing credits (from BA level) during their MA studies
- If the applicant's BA degree is from a non-matching field of study, there is an obligation to complete BA courses during the MA studies, which will incur an additional cost. The number of required BA courses are assessed by the related department and the Credit Transfer Committee of the Faculty
- The amount of this cost is determined by the Code of Charges and Benefits - 1st Annex (English). See the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (BTK) page, point 1
- 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
- Acceptable online language exams:
- Admission interview (via MS Teams)
*Please note: tests have to be taken within a year!
Applicants who are still conducting their studies at the time of application must submit an official letter from their institution indicating the date of graduation. Students cannot enroll at the Program until they have successfully completed their studies at the Bachelors's level.
Program-related questions:
Ms. Andrea SCHMIDT PhD
E-mail: schmidt.andrea@pte.hu
Admission-related questions:
Ms. Vanda BŐCZIN-SIRKECI
international coordinator
Phone: + 36 72 501 600/64127; +36 30 186 1686
E-mail: foreign.humanities@pte.hu
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