Psychology

Short description
The aim of the qualification is to train psychologist professionals who master the theories and methods of the science of psychology at an advanced level, who are proficient in the various fields of psychology, who possess the skills and techniques of the psychologist profession and are able to apply these to help individuals, groups or organizations develop and improve. Further aims are to present recent theoretical and practical material, to establish professional skills and commitment for the profession within the field of psychology at a level that gives a solid foundation of knowledge that enables the student to practice psychology as a vocation independently at a master level, to participate in postgraduate courses and to attend further training in doctoral schools. A master of psychology is characterized by expansive and integrated professional and theoretical knowledge, the creative adaptation of the methods of academic knowledge, psychological responsiveness and communicational efficacy through the utilization of personal resources along with a high degree of professional commitment.

Structure of the program
http://www.eng.ppk.elte.hu/degree-programmes/ma/course-descriptions/

Strength of program
The Institute of Psychology of the Faculty of Education and Psychology, Eötvös Loránd University is situated in the heart of Budapest and is one of the main institutions of Hungarian psychological education and research. Students can learn in English as well as in Hungarian on both BA and MA educational levels. The number of our lecturers exceeds 100 and we maintain good professional relations with more than 50 organizations which offer internship possibilities to our students. We lay special emphasis on research and development projects, where international cooperation and the collaboration of our students are both priorities.

Career opportunities
The programme’s purpose is to train psychologists, who are apprised of the different fields of psychology. They know the profession’s methods and instruments, and are able to use them in order to get acquainted with individuals, groups or organizations, and develop them if necessary. They possess adequate knowledge to continue their studies in a doctoral programme.

Job examples
Psychologist

Admission requirements

Language requirement:
Successful applicants must have a Master degree and a good command of English.

Documents to submit with application:

• Bachelor-level degree
• CV
• Motivation letter
• Application form
• Copy of the main pages of the passport (needs to be valid)
• Passport photo
• Copy of application fee transfer
• Entrance exam fee
• Other: official English translation of the Bachelor-level Psychology diploma, if the language of the original is not English if still at school: records of the last two years (including an official English translation if the language of the original is not English); a reference work, two recent passport photographs

Further comments (if needed):
Bachelor degree in Psychology

Application procedure (e.g.; entrance exam, Skype)
Entrance exam is a discussion in English about an article, which the applicant receives at the beginning of the oral examination. The article will be from the relevant area.

More Information
Website: http://eng.elte.hu
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/ELTE-Faculty-of-Education-and-Psychology/163329380418784

Contact
Program leader
Name: DEMETROVICS, Zsolt

Program coordinator
Name: NAGY, Borbála
E-mail: elup@ppk.elte.hu
TEL: (+36) 1 461 4500/3870

Other, namely (position): assistant
Name: KOJOUHAROVA, Petia
E-mail: elup@ppk.elte.hu
TEL: (+36) 1 461 4592