Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture MA
Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture MA
Philologist in Spanish Language, Literature and Culture
Degree program
Master
OH-FHF/2533-4/2009.
Institute of Romance Studies
Spanish
4 semesters (2 years)
120
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MA students engage in a thorough training in the Spanish language, literature and culture. The MA program concludes with the preparation and successful defence of a thesis.
During the training students will
- gain knowledge of contemporary questions in research on Spanish literature (history of literature from medieval times up until the present, Hispanic literature, etc.);
- obtain practice in scientific literature analysis;
- acquaint themselves with the methodology of literary research;
- gain experience in research;
- learn about the various techniques of Spanish text composition;
- improve their oral skills;
- get a deeper understanding of linguistics, study current fields of linguistic research (e.g., simultaneous linguistics, language history, descriptive linguistics, textual linguistics, lexicology, phraseology, sociolinguistics, etc.);
- gain experience in translation.
The aim of this course is to train high-level specialists capable of meeting the specific demands of the labour market in the fields of cultural and intercultural exchange. In addition to local, national or international authorities in the public sector, it is important to underline the growing need for Spanish graduates in the private sector, e.g. with multinational companies.
The training will also prepare students to continue in one of the Doctoral Schools of the Faculty.
Our graduates find employment mainly in the sectors of education and research, tourism management, banking and finance, and intercultural communications.
Our graduates finish the program with a high level of Spanish knowledge. Many of them work as language teachers in language schools, as editors or literary translators, others find employment in the tourism industry, media and marketing, in governmental institutions or ministries, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Foreign Trade, and in international companies.
Tracks/ Specializations:
Spanish Literature and Translation
Spanish American Literature and Translation
Spanish Linguistics and Translation
The Master program will allow student to explore different areas of research, such as Spanish Golden Age, Spanish American Colonial Times to contemporary literature, to practise the scientific analysis of discourse and literary texts, to conduct in-depth literary research, to form a clear and informed argument reflecting a deep linguistic understanding (synchrony and diachrony, theoretical and applied linguistics). Note that the program does not offer teaching qualifications.
Find the detailed structure of the program on the site of the Faculty.
MA level studies produce professionals who meet the increasingly growing requirements of intellectual occupations mostly related to the services (the field of the arts, social sciences, journalism, text composition, translation, drafting of tenders, etc.), while at the same time prepare them for broader topics for assistant positions related to the humanities. There is an increasing demand for graduates of the study fields of humanities, irrespective of their study tracks, who are equipped with general knowledge, empathy, and a high level of communication skills, for positions of deputy manager, expert of human policy, etc. Some of our graduates continue studies at a doctoral level.
- Teacher
- Researcher
- Interpreter
- Media, marketing, and advertising
- Tourism industry
2,500 EUR
2,500 EUR
The application fee is discounted for Early Bird applicants: EUR 100 (non-refundable) between 01/11/2024 - 30/11/2024 and between 01/02/2025 - 31/03/2025; The regular application fee is: EUR 150 (non-refundable) between 01/04/2025-31/05/2025
The application fee is discounted for Early Bird applicants: EUR 100 (non-refundable) between 01/11/2024 - 30/11/2024 and between 01/02/2025 - 31/03/2025; The regular application fee is: EUR 150 (non-refundable) between 01/04/2025-31/05/2025
100 EUR (Entrance exam fee)
100 EUR (Entrance exam fee)
2,500 EUR
The application fee is discounted for Early Bird applicants: EUR 100 (non-refundable) between 01/11/2024 - 30/11/2024 and between 01/02/2025 - 31/03/2025; The regular application fee is: EUR 150 (non-refundable) between 01/04/2025-31/05/2025
100 EUR (Entrance exam fee)
Yes
01, Sep, 2025
31, May, 2025
No
Entry requirements
Applicants must hold a university bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent college degree) in the fields listed below. Full credit acknowledgement is only given for a Bachelor’s degree in Romance Philology, Specialized in Spanish Studies or Spanish as a Foreign Language Teacher qualification.
In case of any other degree, each diploma will be considered individually. The applicant must have at least 50 credits in the field of Spanish studies (Linguistics, Literature and Culture) to enter the programme. Transcripts from your bachelor's degree as well as course descriptions will be requested.
The educational and outcome requirements are defined by the Ministry of Human Capacities, Regulation No. 18/2016. (VIII. 5.). Details of the application and admission process are defined by the Organisational and Operational Regulations of ELTE.
Language requirements
Spanish knowledge of C1 level.
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Secondary school certificate (graduation certificate) |
Notarized copy only on request. |
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Bachelor-level degree |
An official copy of your completed Bachelor degree |
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Transcript of records |
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CV |
In English, in MS Word format with one low resolution photo |
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Motivation letter |
A maximum of 500 words. |
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Copy of the main pages of the passport |
Scanned, in colour all personal details and expiry date must be shown. Passport must be valid. |
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Copy of application fee transfer |
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Copy of the Entrance exam fee transfer |
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Language certificate |
Official test result or certificate must be provided; |
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Other: An official English translation of the certificates and the records if the language of the original is not English |
Optional documents for admissions
- Research Proposal
Please consult with the coordinating department for more information - Letter of Reference
Also called "Letter of recommendation." From a former instructor and/or employer.
Application deadlines
The deadline for application means the deadline of submission of the full and complete application package in the online system.
Period 1 (with Early Bird discount): 01/11-30/11/2024 23:59 (CET)
Period 2 (with Early Bird discount): 01/02-31/03/2025 23:59 (CET)
Period 3: 01/04-31/05/2025 23:59 (CET)
The application procedure includes 3 periods in order to give the applicants the freedom to submit their application when it’s most suitable for them. The applicants of each period have the same chance to get admittance for the programme. However, please note, that the Faculty of Humanities ELTE reserves the right to cancel the entrance periods in case the number of the admitted applicants reaches the limit during the previous entrance periods.
Procedure of the application
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.
Applications will only be processed if the application fee (100 EUR or 150 EUR depending on application period; non-refundable) has been transferred to the Faculty’s bank account.
For further information and details about transferring the application fee please visit our Faculty’s website: https://btk.elte.hu/prospective-students-financial-issues
BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS OF OUR UNIVERSITY
IBAN Bank Account: HU 03 1003 2000 0142 6201 0000 0000
BIC/SWIFT code: HUSTHUHB
Name of the University: EÖTVÖS LORÁND UNIVERSITY, ELTE BTK
Address: 1088 Budapest, Múzeum krt. 4/a, Hungary
Name of the Bank: Hungarian State Treasury Ltd. (Magyar Államkincstár)
Address of the Bank: 1139 Budapest, Váci út 71.
PLEASE DO NOT MISS TO ADD IN THE MESSAGE SECTION:
Name of applicant
AY (for example: 2025/26/1)
The University’s sub-account number: AC9202/04
Entrance examination and selection process
When the university receives the full application package and it is checked by the Department of International Affairs an entrance exam date option will be sent no later than the application deadline for the relevant period. Please, check your messages in the application system, and the e-mail address that is linked to the account regularly. The applications are examined by the Admission Board no later than after each application period and applicants are notified of the outcome of the selection in the online application system after the decision is official. Admission letters are sent out in the online application system within a few days.
Procedure of the entrance examination
The entrance exam contains a discussion about the motivation of the applicant. Successful applicants must have a good command of English to pass the entrance exam. The format of the entrance exam is an online interview. Ranking is based on the overall evaluation of academic excellence (based on the submitted documents) and the results of the entrance exam.
Gabriella MENCZEL, PhD
Head of the Department of Spanish Language and Literature
Admission
Department of International Affairs
E-mail: admission@btk.elte.hu
Address: 1088 Budapest, Múzeum krt. 4.
More information
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