PSYCHOLOGY MA (UNIVERSITY OF EÖTVÖS LORÁND)
| Name of Faculty | Faculty of Education and Psychology |
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Degree |
MA / Psychologist |
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University type |
Public |
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Established |
2003 |
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Language of course |
English
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Erasmus |
Yes |
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Course duration |
4 semesters (2 years) |
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Intake |
September |
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Total course fee |
18.800 Euro |
Programme Introduction
The aim of the programme is to train psychology professionals who have mastered the theories and methods of psychological science on an advanced level, are proficient in the various subfields of psychology, possess the skills and techniques of psychology as a profession and are able to apply these to help individuals, groups or organizations develop and improve. The programme also aims to provide students with expertise based on the most recent theoretical advancements and practical knowledge in the field, so students develop professional skills and a commitment to psychology as a profession. This solid foundation of knowledge enables graduates to practise psychology as a vocation independently, participate in post-graduate programmes and attend further methodological trainings in psychology.
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 organisations, and develop them if necessary. They possess adequate knowledge to continue their studies in a doctoral programme.
Job examples
Psychologist:
- at companies
- at civil organizations
- in hospitals
- at schools
Fees
Tuition Fee: €4,700 / semester + one-time application fees
Required language proficiency
Minimum level of language proficiency (oral) (A1-C2): C1
Minimum level of language proficiency (written) (A1-C2): C1
Further comments:The language of instruction for the entire programme is English, so a very good command of English is required during the oral entrance exam and throughout the whole programme. The language knowledge is assessed and evaluated during the interview, the Faculty of Education and Psychology doesn’t require an official language certificate.
Application criteria
- Undergraduate / Bachelor diploma (or higher)
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Psychology-related Sciences. However, full credit acknowledgement is given only for a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. In the case of a Psychology-related Sciences degree, each degree will be considered individually, and transcripts from your Bachelor’s degree as well as course descriptions will be requested.
Required documents
- Bachelor-level degree
- Transcript of records
- CV
- Motivation letter: 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 organisations, and develop them if necessary. They possess adequate knowledge to continue their studies in a doctoral programme.
- Copy of the main pages of the passport (needs to be valid)
- Copy of application fee transfer
- Entrance exam fee
- Reference work: It can be any paper written in English by the applicant within the field of psychology (BA thesis extract, a research paper, a seminar paper, a research report, a published journal article or a book chapter, a case study, a literature review, etc.) Either a new paper or an improved version of an earlier work can also be written for the current application. The ideal length should be between 5-15 pages excluding references and the appendices. There are no special requirements concerning the format.
