Study location	Hungary, Pécs
Type	Master, full-time
Nominal duration	4 semesters (2 years)
Study language	English

Tuition fee	€2,500 per semester
Application fee	€140 one-time

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) If the applicant’s BA degree is from a non-matching field of study, there is an obligation to complete BA courses during the MA studies, which will incur an additional cost. The number of required BA courses are assessed by the related department and the Credit Transfer Committee of the Faculty. The amount of this cost is determined by the Code of Charges and Benefits – 1st Annex (English). See the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (BTK) page, point 12. international.pte.hu/current-students/information-related-your-studies/codes-and-guidelines The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Intermediate English language proficiency certificate

More information	english.btk.pte.hu

Overview

The aim of the program is to train social policy professionals who, with their acquired theoretical and methodological knowledge, are able to participate in the formulation of policies in the field of societal and social policy, to contribute to the operation of the service system, to represent social interests and to theoretical research, research and development of social and social policy education. They are ready to continue their studies in doctoral programs.

Skype interview:
The interview takes around 10-15 minutes. During this interview our colleagues are going to ask questions about your:
- Background & motivation
- Knowledge & work experience
- Communication & leadership skills
- Career plans & your future
To get a picture about your analytical ability, language comprehension, general awareness and awareness of socio-political issues, kindly ask you to read one of the articles listed below. (This article will be discussed at the interview.)

Angelin, A., Johansson, H., Koch, M. and Panican, A. (2013) National Report: Sweden, Research report for the project Combating Poverty in Europe (COPE), cope-research.eu/wpcontent/uploads/2014/05/COPE_WP4_National_Report_Sweden.pdf
Employment and Social Developments in Europe. Annual Review 2018. Chapter 3. (pp 89-105). European Commission Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion Directorate ISSN 2315-2540 ISBN 978-92-79-77878-0 ec.europa.eu/employment_social/empl_portal/publications/Esde2018/index.html