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The American Studies, MA program at the University of Debrecen (UD) focuses on the history, culture, and society of the United States in an international context. Students explore literature, media, and social developments while developing analytical and communication skills, preparing them for work in cultural, educational, or international fields where a deeper understanding of American perspectives is valuable.| | The program starts in September of each year. | |
| | All courses are taught in English; therefore, an Upper-B2 level English proficiency is required. | |
| | Credit points can be fully recognized from: English and American Studies Completing the credit points defined below the following can be taken into account: those bachelor’s and master’s programmes and other training programmes under Higher Education Act LXXX of 1993 which are accepted by the credit transfer committee. At least 50 credit points can be recognized from earlier studies in the following fields: English and American studies, from which American English language, American literature and culture is at least 30 credits. Entry requirements: Students are expected to earn at least 38 credit points from earlier BSc studies in the fields listed above. Missing credit points have to be made up for in the master’s program as set out in Rules and Regulations of the Univer | |
| | This is a 2-year program consisting of 4 academic semesters. | |
| | Students earn 120 ECTS in total. | |
| | The tuition fee for this program is 7,000 USD/Year |
The aim of the American Studies MA program is to train experts in the broad field of American studies comprising North American history and political culture, literary history, literary and cultural theory, visual and popular culture, history of arts, and ethnic studies. Students will become highly skilled users of the American English language and will also gain wide ranging knowledge of Canadian, Mexican, and Australian cultures and literatures.
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We offer a curriculum that bridges the gap between your current expertise and the technical competence required to excel in the global market.
Main subjects typically include (this list is indicative and may change):
| Year | Main subjects |
| 1 | American Literary Culture, American History and Political Culture, American Culture Through Language, Literary and Cultural Theory, Introduction to the Profession of American Studies, American Popular Culture, North American History and Political Culture in the 20th century |
| 2 | Specialization courses, Thesis writing seminar |
Detailed information about the program's Curriculum and further information are available on the Faculty of Humanities' website.
No, the program does not include an internship.
Endowed with practical skills, theoretical insight and comprehensive knowledge in diverse fields of American studies, MA graduates may seek employment in areas requiring in-depth and up-to-date familiarity with culture and communication (oral and written): in education management and at various levels of government, in business, media, publishing, diplomacy, international relations, and tourism.
Earning a degree at the University of Debrecen in Hungary provides an EU-accredited qualification recognized across the globe. The admission process is conducted entirely online, featuring an entrance interview designed to evaluate subject-specific knowledge and personal motivation. We also offer a variety of academic merit-based scholarships for our students.
Applicants must have an English proficiency of at least Upper-Intermediate /B2 level as the program is fully taught in English. For your information, this is equivalent to:
Please note, that you are not strictly required to have a language exam certificate, your language skills will be assessed during the entrance interview.
Students applying to our graduate programs will participate in an interview where we assess their motivation, personal skills, and English proficiency.
Further information about the entrance exams can be found through the following website: Learn more about our entrance exams
Please note that the MA in American Studies operates on a single-intake academic calendar. This program starts in September of each year. The application deadline in the self-financed procedure is 15th June for the September intake.
Please note: If you are applying for a scholarship, the deadlines and application systems may differ. For further information, please consult our scholarship page.
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The tuition fee is 7,000 USD/year for this program.
This is supplemented by the application fee of $150 USD (one-time) and the entrance procedure fee of $350 USD that covers the examination and interview. Please note that the application and entrance procedure fees are non-refundable and must be paid via bank transfer to initiate the review process.
We offer a variety of academic scholarships and merit-based tuition fee discounts. Depending on your home country's regulations you might apply for federal loan while studying abroad as well. For detailed eligibility criteria and application deadlines, visit our dedicated website: View University of Debrecen International Scholarship Eligibility!
Your degree should fit your future. At the University of Debrecen, this program is designed for students who want to understand American culture and society and work in international and intercultural contexts.
You can also meet our Student Ambassadors, check their testimonials or even contact them in case of non-academic questions. If you would like to know more about the student life or accommodations in Debrecen, visit our dedicated websites.
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