Social Integration

Eötvös Loránd University
Hungary, Budapest

Faculty of Education and Psychology

Study location	Hungary, Budapest
Type	Master, full degree studies
Nominal duration	4 semesters (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MA
Course code	Arts and Humanities
Accreditation	FF/764-4/2013

Entry qualification	Bachelor diploma (or higher) Fully recognised studies: Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Sociology. In the case of degrees gained on other fields except for the mentioned ones above, each degree will be considered individually, and transcripts of your Bachelor’s degree as well as course descriptions will be requested. Official English translation of the undergraduate/bachelor diploma, if the language of the original is not English. If the applicant takes their final examination during the current semester and their degree certificate (diploma) is not issued before the application deadline, a certification is required, which verifies that the applicant will presumably receive a degree. In case of being accepted as a student, however, the applicant must present the diploma upon enrolment at the latest. 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. For the enrolment you must bring the original documents.

Entry qualification

Bachelor diploma (or higher)

Fully recognised studies: Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Sociology.

In the case of degrees gained on other fields except for the mentioned ones above, each degree will be considered individually, and transcripts of your Bachelor’s degree as well as course descriptions will be requested.

Official English translation of the undergraduate/bachelor diploma, if the language of the original is not English.

If the applicant takes their final examination during the current semester and their degree certificate (diploma) is not issued before the application deadline, a certification is required, which verifies that the applicant will presumably receive a degree. In case of being accepted as a student, however, the applicant must present the diploma upon enrolment at the latest.

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.

For the enrolment you must bring the original documents.

Language requirements	English Minimum level of language proficiency (oral) (A1-C2): C1 Minimum level of language proficiency (written) (A1-C2): C1 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.

Language requirements

English

Minimum level of language proficiency (oral) (A1-C2): C1
Minimum level of language proficiency (written) (A1-C2): C1

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.

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application. The applicant is required to submit a motivation letter (2500-3000 characters) GENERAL GUIDELINES: Your statement of purpose should be about 2500-3000 characters. It should be coherent and well-structured, clear and easy-to-follow. Take care of your grammar. Use automatic spellcheck. When you have finished writing your statement of purpose, give it to one of your friends and ask him/her to evaluate it. If s/he does not understand something clearly, how would other readers do? STRUCTURE: In the first few paragraphs, introduce yourself and highlight data that concern your schooling and academic achievements, which you think the members of the admission committee should really know about you. If you have any experience in working in the field of, or in any project or organization related to, intercultural affairs, write about it here. In the next paragraphs, write about your previous studies concerning intercultural studies and/or ethnic and minority relations. You might have been specialized in Intercultural Relations, Intercultural Psychology, Cultural Psychology, Multicultural Education, Ethnic Studies, Minority Studies during your undergraduate years, you may have just visited one or two courses, or you might have just read a book about any of these fields. Write down why and how you have become involved in these issues and why you would like to spend two more years studying them. In the next paragraphs, write about your special interests and professional plans. We want to know what problems, subjects and research fields you are particularly interested in, what sort of activities you would like to be engaged in, and what kind of plans you have for the future. If you already know what your thesis will be about, do not hesitate to mention it. End your proposal with one or two closing remarks. Do not forget, you only have 2500-3000 characters to convince the committee that you are the appropriate candidate for the program. Sometimes students ask if they could be a bit personal in their letter. Well, you can turn your voice into a bit more personal so that we could get an impression about you but do not forget that we are primarily interested in your academic motivations and professional plans. A letter of purpose (2500-3000 characters) must be added to your application.

Other requirements

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

The applicant is required to submit a motivation letter (2500-3000 characters)
GENERAL GUIDELINES:

Your statement of purpose should be about 2500-3000 characters. It should be coherent and well-structured, clear and easy-to-follow. Take care of your grammar. Use automatic spellcheck. When you have finished writing your statement of purpose, give it to one of your friends and ask him/her to evaluate it. If s/he does not understand something clearly, how would other readers do?

STRUCTURE:

In the first few paragraphs, introduce yourself and highlight data that concern your schooling and academic achievements, which you think the members of the admission committee should really know about you. If you have any experience in working in the field of, or in any project or organization related to, intercultural affairs, write about it here.
In the next paragraphs, write about your previous studies concerning intercultural studies and/or ethnic and minority relations. You might have been specialized in Intercultural Relations, Intercultural Psychology, Cultural Psychology, Multicultural Education, Ethnic Studies, Minority Studies during your undergraduate years, you may have just visited one or two courses, or you might have just read a book about any of these fields. Write down why and how you have become involved in these issues and why you would like to spend two more years studying them.

In the next paragraphs, write about your special interests and professional plans. We want to know what problems, subjects and research fields you are particularly interested in, what sort of activities you would like to be engaged in, and what kind of plans you have for the future. If you already know what your thesis will be about, do not hesitate to mention it.

End your proposal with one or two closing remarks.
Do not forget, you only have 2500-3000 characters to convince the committee that you are the appropriate candidate for the program. Sometimes students ask if they could be a bit personal in their letter. Well, you can turn your voice into a bit more personal so that we could get an impression about you but do not forget that we are primarily interested in your academic motivations and professional plans.

A letter of purpose (2500-3000 characters) must be added to your application.

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Multi/intercultural issues have become increasingly significant in political, social, cultural and everyday life/. This is due to processes *related to globalization, to continuous social changes and to the changing cultural and educational scene. Cultural awareness has thus become an essential part of being a professional in most fields but it is truly indispensable in community work and education. To meet the need for experts in these fields, the Institute of Intercultural Psychology and Education (IIPE) of the Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest launched its first MA Programme of Intercultural Psychology and Education in 2009. This is a 4-semester programme with 120 credits. From September, 2013, the programme has been offered in English as well for students from various regions of the world. From September 2017, the programme has been renamed to MA programme in Social Integration.

The programme provides students with knowledge about the multifaceted nature of intercultural issues and multi/interculturalism by means of a multidisciplinary approach, which includes anthropology, sociology, psychology and education. The programme is both theory-based and practice oriented. Courses are based on latest researches in relevant fields, and students are given opportunities to test and apply their theoretical knowledge in practical situations. Approximately, half of the programme consists of trainings, seminars, and field work. The programme prepares students to understand, and effectively work with, culturally diverse populations in different institutions and in different settings, ranging from small communities to multinational corporations. With their sound knowledge and competences in intercultural psychology and education, graduates from the programme will be able to consciously treat the diversity of values in different societies, helping to promote social equity, human rights, social integration and cooperation of different minority and majority groups. Graduates with intercultural knowledge and skills will support the integration of minorities – particularly that of Roma, disadvantaged groups, migrants and refugees. They will also help the training and the mobility of people in the international labor market and promote equality of opportunities for members of disadvantaged groups. Completing the programme, the students will be prepared to pursue doctoral studies.

The admission procedure contains an oral entrance exam. The entrance exam is a discussion in English about a social integration/ an intercultural pedagogy and/or intercultural psychology related article, which the applicant receives at the beginning of the oral examination. The applicant has one hour to read and make notes after that the oral examination takes place. During the oral examination the applicant should be able to summarize the article and answer the questions regarding the article.The entrance exam can be taken in person or via Teams (you do not need to download the application).

Strength of programme:
The programme, which is one of the few of its kind in Europe, is strongly committed to interdisciplinary studies with a focus on psychological and educational issues. Focusing on the human dimensions of intercultural issues and interactions while giving ample consideration to their global context distinguishes the programme from macro-historical, macro-political or macro-sociological approaches.

For further details, please contact Ms Violetta Frank at admission@ppk.elte.hu.

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Graduates will be able to understand the characteristics of intercultural relations and communication and co-ordinate the work of people from different cultures effectively in various fields both at national and international level in public administration, minority self-government, minority and mainstream media, schools as well as other formal and informal educational institutions, multi-national and civil organizations. After receiving an MA degree, students may apply to continue their studies in our PhD programme.

Job examples
- Social Integration Counsellor
- Coordinator at international office of universities
- Integration of migrants at organizations
- Person in charge of diversity managements at companies

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