Psychology
| Study location | Hungary, Budapest |
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| Type | Master, partial/exchange studies |
| Nominal duration | 1-2 semesters |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | Arts and Humanities |
| Entry qualification | Bachelor diploma (or higher) Bachelor degree in Psychology 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. |
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| Language requirements | English CEFR B2 |
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Overview
Master’s degree in psychology with Interpersonal and Intercultural Specialization
This master’s degree in psychology is a general qualification, it is accepted for further professional training in all areas and opens up various jobs in psychology. During the master’s degree program, we place great emphasis on getting to know the role of a psychologist, developing professional competences and attitudes. Our Psychology MA is traditionally practice-oriented, and each student has close contact with the psychology workplaces and practitioners already during the studies. The English language MA offers a specialization in interpersonal and intercultural psychology. We provide a solid foundation for further studies in professional psychology (e.g., Counselling Psychology, Applied Health Psychology, Work and organizational Psychology, Sport Psychology in Hungary) and for PhD studies.
Specialisation in Interpersonal and Intercultural Psychology
Builds on the systemic approach of community psychology, focusing on positive functioning of the personality and using prevention as a main tool embedded into community processes. We offer theoretical training and practical experience in three areas: family processes, organizational development, and social inclusion. Our graduates are successful as psychology professionals in the social care system (e.g., as family support workers), in organizational development (e.g., as HR specialists, trainers), in the school-educational environment (e.g., educational counselling) and in dealing with social issues, in interdisciplinary cooperation with representatives of other disciplines.
Career options
Our students with a Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology degree can work as psychologists in the labour market, in the public sector and in the competitive sector. They are expected to work in institutions and organisations where education, training, development, management, selection, health promotion, re-education, correction, and rehabilitation are carried out (e.g., health care institutions, schools, business organisations, multinational companies, non-profit organisations, foundations, etc.). Graduates can enroll in doctoral programmes (PhD) in Hungary and in EU Member States, as well as in various postgraduate psychology courses (clinical psychology, occupational psychology, educational psychology, etc.).
Programme structure
Program description
Our master’s programme is practice-oriented, provides close contact with the work of psychologists from the very beginning of the studies. Our general courses deepen students’ knowledge based on the BA in psychology. We extend their methodological knowledge and help to integrate professional and methodological aspects in the preparation of the MA thesis. Professional career socialisation, self-awareness courses prepare students for their work as psychologists. Our Interpersonal and intercultural psychology specialization presents community psychology perspective as built on both social and health psychology. Individual and community processes leading to a constructive and happy life are studied with a systemic approach in their social and cultural contexts. We offer theoretical approaches and practical experience in three areas: family processes, organisational development and social integration.
Career options:
Our graduates are successful as psychologist in the social care system (e.g., as family support workers), in organisational development (e.g., as HR specialists, trainers), in the school-educational environment (e.g., educational counselling) and in dealing with social issues, in interdisciplinary cooperation with representatives of other disciplines. Graduates can join doctoral programmes (PhD) in Hungary and in EU Member States, as well as various postgraduate psychology courses (applied health psychology, clinical psychology, occupational psychology, educational psychology, etc.).
Entry requirements
Applicants must have a Bachelor degree in Psychology to be admitted to the program.
Entrance exam information
Entrance examination: Yes
Entrance type: Oral
Minimum level of language proficiency (oral): B2
Minimum level of language proficiency (written): B2
Place of examination: Electronic (Microsoft Teams)
Description of selection and entrance examination process
Applicants have to submit a copy of their secondary school final examination certificate (along with its certified translation into English) and a motivation letter in English. During the interview (in person or online) the applicant’s motivation, his/her general understanding of psychology and his/her English language skills will be assessed in an interview. As the language of the studies is English, a good command of English (B2 CEFR level) will be needed.
Contact person
Ms Judit Szabó
Program Coordinator
psie@kre.hu
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