International Relations MA

Title

International Relations MA

Degree

International relations expert

Type

Degree program

Level

Master

Accreditation number

FNYF/61-1/2019

Language

English

Duration

4 semesters (2 years)

ECTS credits

120

Minimum number of students

10

Maximum number of students

40

Short description

The goal of this programme is to offer students in-depth knowledge on the topics of globalization, international institutions, security, development studies, and human rights. It enables our graduate students to understand and analyze complex political and social problems that go beyond state borders and cultural boundaries.

This programme is recommended to applicants who are interested in politics, social problems and interactions between different nations and cultures. While preference is given to students with prior knowledge in political science or international relations, students with a different background will complete foundational courses in our BA programme in the first semester in order to acquire the necessary knowledge.

This programme enables students to work independently and also as members of a team. We help them to develop skills of adaptability and self-reflexivity that are crucial in today’s fast changing World. Our aim is to give our students skills and knowledge that could be readily used whether they seek employment in the public or private sphere.

Tracks/ Specializations

Following an introductory semester on advanced classes of international relations and political science in the second semester, students can choose from one of the following specializations:

  • European development and foreign policy
  • Human Rights
  • Security Studies
Strength of program

The MA in International Relations offers intensive training in four fields of specialization following an introductory semester. Classes are predominantly seminars of few students taking part in an intensive training of completing numerous written and oral assignments. Instructors in the program include academics, but also professionals with ongoing experience at international organizations to offer students an internal perspective into how IR is ‘done in the field’.

Find the structure of the program on this link. 
Career opportunities

Our graduates may seek employment at international institutions, in the private sector, media or at NGO’s.

Job examples
  • Foreign Policy Analyst
  • Lobbyist
  • Project coordinator (public/private/non-profit)
  • Political Advisor
  • Administrative jobs in the state bureaucracy and at private enterprises
EU/EEA students
non-EU/EEA students
Tuition fee/semester

1550 EUR

3000 EUR

Application fee

EUR 80 (non-refundable) between 01/10/2023-15/11/2023..........EUR 100 (non-refundable) between 16/11/2023-30/04/2024..........EUR 120 (non-refundable) between 01/05/2024-31/05/2024

EUR 80 (non-refundable) between 01/10/2023-15/11/2023..........EUR 100 (non-refundable) between 16/11/2023-30/04/2024..........EUR 120 (non-refundable) between 01/05/2024-31/05/2024

non-EU/EEA students
Tuition fee/semester

3000 EUR

Application fee

EUR 80 (non-refundable) between 01/10/2023-15/11/2023..........EUR 100 (non-refundable) between 16/11/2023-30/04/2024..........EUR 120 (non-refundable) between 01/05/2024-31/05/2024


Offered for the next academic year

YES

Start program

02, Sep, 2024

Deadline for applications - September intake

31, May, 2024

Is there a February intake

No


Admission requirements

Entry requirements:

Undergraduate / Bachelor diploma (or higher)

Applicants must have a BA/BBA degree in any of the following fields: International Relations, Social Scienes, Humanities, Economics, Law. In case of other bachelor degrees: individual consideration.

Language requirements:

Minimum level of language proficiency (oral) (A1-C2): B2
Minimum level of language proficiency (written) (A1-C2): B2

IELTS Score: 5.5
TOEFL IBT Band: 46-59
Cambridge English Scale Score: 162

If the applicant does not have any of the above certifications, their English proficiency will be assessed during the admission interview. Any letter of acceptance issued by the Faculty of Social Sciences is based on the verified fact that the applicant’s command of English has been assessed; therefore, they are considered eligible to pursue their studies at the institution.

If the applicant can prove that they completed their former education entirely in English by submitting a notarized attestation and a detailed academic transcript, no proof of language knowledge will be required throughout the admission process.

Documents to submit with application
Document Comment
Application form -
Bachelor-level degree  
Transcript of records  
Motivation letter  
Letter of recommendation 2 are required
Copy of the main pages of the passport needs to be valid
Copy of application fee transfer  
Language certificate If the applicant has one.
Application procedure

The application starts in the online application system. Students need to register in the system, fill in the online application form, upload the required documents and follow the instructions during the application process.

Students who (also) hold Hungarian citizenship must apply through felvi.hu Please note that if an application is submitted not according to the aforementioned, it will be rejected. 

Selection and evaluation

The application deadline refers to the final submission of the complete application package through the online application system.

For the September intake, there are three application periods:

  1. Early Bird Period: October 1, 2023, to November 15, 2023, 23:59 (CET)
  2. Regular Period: October 16, 2023, to April 30, 2024, 23:59 (CET)
  3. Last Call Period: May 1, 2024, to May 31, 2024, 23:59 (CET)

These distinct periods allow applicants the flexibility to submit their applications at their convenience. All applicants within each period have an equal chance of gaining admission to the program.

After each application deadline, the Admission Board reviews the applications. After the admission interview, applicants are informed of the selection outcome through the online application system within approximately one month. Admission letters are expected to be sent out through the online application system until the end of June. For February intake and Early Bird applications, admission letters are expected to be sent out through the online application system until the end of December.

Based on the results, certain students may be placed on a waiting list. Final results are expected by the first half of August.

Type of entrance examination: oral
Place of entrance examination: online

Further details of the entrance exam:

Applicants with a full application package will be notified about the exact time and date of application interviews conducted via Skype or Ms Teams. Applicants are responsible for having technically suitable conditions for the interview from their side.

As the program expects students with diverse backgrounds, the goal of an entrance exam is not to test what students know, but to see if they are motivated in the first place; if they have a good grasp of current global affairs; and if they possess the analytical skills necessary to join the program.

Below is a list of suggested articles from Oxford Research Encyclopaedias, all freely accessible (http://oxfordre.com/internationalstudies/). We recommend these not because we expect students to know them by heart, but because we would like to offer applicants the opportunity to get a rough idea about what issues and topics the field of International Relations (IR) deals with.

RECOMMENDED LITERATURE

Engstrom, P.  (2017, December 22). Human Rights: Effectiveness of International and Regional Mechanisms. Oxford Research Encyclopedia of International Studies. http://oxfordre.com/internationalstudies/view/10.1093/acrefore/9780190846626.001.0001/acrefore-9780190846626-e-214

Foyle, D., & Van Belle, D.  (2017, November 20). Domestic Politics and Foreign Policy Analysis: Public Opinion, Elections, Interest Groups, and the Media. Oxford Research Encyclopedia of International Studies. http://oxfordre.com/internationalstudies/view/10.1093/acrefore/9780190846626.001.0001/acrefore-9780190846626-e-9

Goodman, J.  (2017, December 22). Nationalism as a Social Movement. Oxford Research Encyclopedia of International Studies.  http://oxfordre.com/internationalstudies/view/10.1093/acrefore/9780190846626.001.0001/acrefore-9780190846626-e-267

Kiely, R.  (2017, November 30). Dependency and World-Systems Perspectives on Development. Oxford Research Encyclopedia of International Studies.  http://oxfordre.com/internationalstudies/view/10.1093/acrefore/9780190846626.001.0001/acrefore-9780190846626-e-142

Stempel, J.  (2017, November 30). Diplomacy and Intelligence. Oxford Research Encyclopedia of International Studies. http://oxfordre.com/internationalstudies/view/10.1093/acrefore/9780190846626.001.0001/acrefore-9780190846626-e-151

Walt, S.  (2017, December 22). Realism and Security. Oxford Research Encyclopedia of International Studies. http://oxfordre.com/internationalstudies/view/10.1093/acrefore/9780190846626.001.0001/acrefore-9780190846626-e-286

Further details of selection and evaluation

The ranking is based on a total evaluation of academic excellence (based on the submitted documents) and the results of the entrance exam.
A successful oral entrance exam is the prerequisite of getting admitted. If the applicant fails the oral entrance exam, the application will be rejected.

Program leader

Dr. Zoltán Gábor SZŰCS
Vice-dean for International Affairs, Deputy Director of Institute

Program coordinator

Ms Natália DVORNYICSENKÓ
Departmental Coordinator
E-mail: eutud@tatk.elte.hu
TEL: +36 1 372-2500/6856

Mr Benedek DÖRGŐ
Departmental Coordinator
E-mail: eutud@tatk.elte.hu
TEL: 0036 1 372-2500/ 6867(ext)

International Office, Faculty of Social Sciences
TEL: +36-1-372-2500/6779
E-mail:  international@tatk.elte.hu
Postal address:, Pázmány Péter sétány 1/A, Budapest, H-1117

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