Overview

The two-year long programme in American Studies does not confer teaching qualifications. Students are eligible for admission to PhD programmes.

Strength of program

Students will acquire: a sound knowledge of and fluency in American English (oral and written, academic style) in-depth knowledge of the culture, history, and literature of the United States.

Career opportunities

Our graduates also find jobs in the sectors of journalism and media, education, tourism, marketing and advertising, banking and accountancy, publishing and broadcasting, and at governmental organizations.

Job examples

Journalist, media expert, teacher, marketing and advertising manager, specialist in diplomatic affairs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Basic Texts of American Studies

Theories of American Studies

The American People: A Social History

American Historiography

An Interdisciplinary Approach to American English

American Descriptive Grammar and Composition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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83

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IELTS

7

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Budapest, Hungary

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies View 5 other Masters in American and Australasian studies in Hungary

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

83

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7

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Other requirements

General 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 English and American Studies.

Application form

Secondary school certificate

Bachelor-level degree

Transcript of records

CV

Motivation letter

Copy of the main pages of the passport

Copy of application fee transfer

Copy of the Entrance exam fee transfer

Language certificate

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

7000 EUR / year

≈ 7000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

7000 EUR / year

≈ 7000 EUR / year

Living costs

Budapest

Hungary

172338 - 268251 HUF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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