Entry qualification
Undergraduate diploma (or higher)
In Hungary, there are legal pre-requisite credit requirements to study postgraduate programmes.
Please make sure you meet the minimum requirements for this programme before applying.
You will need a minimum of 30 ECTS constituted from any of the following areas:
-Business and Management
-Network Communication
-Human Resources
-Cultural Anthropology
-Science of Culture
-Communication
-Marketing
-Media Theory
-Media Culture
-Media Literacy
-Work Psychology
-Foundations of Interculture
-Society of Arts
-Philology
-International Communication
-Sociology-Social Psychology
-Public Relations (PR)
Tip: to quickly calculate your credits in ECTS, divide learning hours by 30!
If your qualifications are not in English or Hungarian, official translations will be required for all diplomas and transcripts into English or Hungarian.
You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.
Language requirements
Applicants must have a minimum B2 level of English.
The following secured English language tests with the minimum scores stated are accepted as proof:
Cambridge, FCE
IELTS, 6.0
TOEFL, 65
TOEFL iBT, 72
TOEIC, 785
Duolingo, 100
Overview
Social, strategic and new media communication. Learn to create and manage successful worldwide campaigns and digital portfolios.
Our MA in Communication and Media Studies will develop you into a communication and media expert.
You will hone essential soft skills (including presentation, persuasion and communication skills). You will also become a communications strategist and leader – capable of managing teams, projects, campaigns and organisations. Our graduates progress to careers in public relations (PR), media and marketing/communication roles in all kinds of organisations and sectors.
You will gain a deep understanding of interpersonal, social, strategic (planned) and new media communication, the managing of media and the planning of creative campaigns.
You will get acquainted with a variety of concepts and theories through our student-centred, project-based teaching methods – making your learning experience more impactful, interesting and practical.
Our experienced professors blend academic and professional expertise to provide you with the tools and understanding, necessary to go forward in your career as a communication expert. From psychology to digital publics, you will have a better grasp of how communication works and how to utilise your new skills to get the best possible outcomes!
Another unique benefit of studying Communications and Media in Budapest, at Corvinus, is the highly international environment and community. You will meet people from all over the world on your programme. Budapest also offers exceptional employment opportunities. Not only are there 150+ multinational companies with headquarters here, but the city is also a filmmaking hub. Plenty of Hollywood A-list actors and directors have shot films you’ve seen in Budapest!
Entry requirements:
Undergraduate degree meeting minimum credit requirements (see above)
B2 Level English (see above)
Entrance exam: Yes
Type of entrance exam: Competency test, Oral (interview) – online
Entrance exam location: Online
Entrance exam description: We will evaluate your online application and supporting documents. Subject to paying the application fee, applicants will be contacted to participate in a competency test, then an online oral exam (interview).
Career opportunities
Our graduates progress to roles including:
-Media Researcher
-Communication Expert
-Public Relations (PR) Manager
-Publishing Manager
-Marketing Specialist