The purpose of the training is to train experts with strong theoretical knowledge who can analyse current international political and economic trends.
They are equipped to understand the connections within the globalising international system, using their knowledge of international economics, international law and international relations theories, as well as regional and civilisational interdisciplinary knowledge, and professional language skills. They can conduct deeper analyses of the economic, political and social contexts of specific regions. They can continue their studies at the doctoral level.
Any BA or BSc (or equivalent) diploma, preferably in the social sciences, law or economics
Good command of English, both written and spoken, proven by a language certificate B2 or higher), or a certificate of study conducted in English.
During a 20–30-minute online admission interview, the applicant’s knowledge in social sciences, research interests, motivation, commitment to study international relations and language proficiency is assessed.
Successful candidates are expected to answer the following questions on their professional backgrounds, and motivations:
Applicants can score a maximum of 100 points. Applicants who score at least 80 points will be admitted to the MA program. Applicants who score less than 80 points will be rejected.
Our master’s degree students can be employed in various fields where they need to creatively and proactively solve professional tasks, especially in building and maintaining international relations. With a diploma in international relations, graduates can effectively use their theoretical, practical and foreign language knowledge to adapt to the political, economic and ecological challenges of the ever changing, 21st century global world.
The three specializations will equip the students to understand and analyse the political, economic, and cultural environment of Central Asian regions (including learning Chinese at our university’s Confucius Institute), to understand Central Europe, with special regard to the ethnic and national minorities of the region (particularly Hungarians across the border); and address the consequences of climate change, sustainability and the concept of “deep adaptation”.
Established in 1992, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is one of the youngest of eight faculties at the long-established University of Miskolc. The faculty increases the diversity and expands the range of opportunities available at the university. As the regional centre for the humanities, social sciences and teacher training, our faculty continues to be a leading teaching and research centre serving both the region and society. We look forward to welcoming you in person!
