[Certificate] French MA Preparatory Program

University of Szeged
Hungary, Szeged

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Hungary, Szeged,

Study location	Hungary, Szeged
Type	Preparatory Course/Year, full-time
Nominal duration	2 semesters (50 ECTS)
Study language	French
Awards	Certificate

Tuition fee	€1,500 per semester The schedule of tuition fee payment is determined on the basis of consulate/visa regulations. In case of applicants coming from visa restricted countries, payment of the full tuition fee (1st and 2nd semester) is required. Details will be indicated in the letter of admission. After a successful admission process, applicants are expected to arrive and academically register until the third week of September in the fall intake and until the third week of February in the spring intake. Exceptionally, they can still participate in the Academic Registration on the 4th week of the semester. If they fail to arrive by this deadline, they cannot register academically and cannot start their studies in that particular academic year. In case of visa rejection or other circumstances beyond the applicant’s control which prevent the applicant from starting their studies, a postponement for the next academic year/semester or a full refund can be requested. To request a refund, applicants must submit an official refund request along with the official documentation that proves the reason why they cannot start their studies. Please contact the Registrar’s Office regarding the necessary steps at registrarsoffice.btk@szte.hu.
Application fee	€35 per programme The 35 EUR Application Fee (non-refundable) is payable by programmes: as many programmes is indicated on the application form as many times 35 EUR should be paid.
Examination fee	€250 per programme

Tuition fee

€1,500 per semester

The schedule of tuition fee payment is determined on the basis of consulate/visa regulations. In case of applicants coming from visa restricted countries, payment of the full tuition fee (1st and 2nd semester) is required. Details will be indicated in the letter of admission.
After a successful admission process, applicants are expected to arrive and academically register until the third week of September in the fall intake and until the third week of February in the spring intake. Exceptionally, they can still participate in the Academic Registration on the 4th week of the semester. If they fail to arrive by this deadline, they cannot register academically and cannot start their studies in that particular academic year.

In case of visa rejection or other circumstances beyond the applicant’s control which prevent the applicant from starting their studies, a postponement for the next academic year/semester or a full refund can be requested. To request a refund, applicants must submit an official refund request along with the official documentation that proves the reason why they cannot start their studies. Please contact the Registrar’s Office regarding the necessary steps at registrarsoffice.btk@szte.hu.

Application fee

€35 per programme

The 35 EUR Application Fee (non-refundable) is payable by programmes: as many programmes is indicated on the application form as many times 35 EUR should be paid.

Examination fee

€250 per programme

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) Applicants required to have a BA diploma, international certificate of advanced command of French (level B2-C1): DELF B2, DALF (French high school diploma, French international high school diploma, diploma from a high school where the language of instruction is French with at least 60% obtained in French language, certificate of completion of 6 semesters in a French language BA program are also accepted) Procédure de candidature et d’admission : Pour postuler, soumettez votre dossier de candidature avant le 31 mai. Vous devrez alors payer des frais de dossier de 35 EUR. Notre bureau d’enregistrement recevra votre demande et après le contrôle administratif de votre dossier, vous serez invité à payer les frais d’examen d’entrée de 250 EUR. Après la réception de ce virement, un examen d’entrée sera programmé. Les instructeurs de votre département envisagé évalueront vos compétences académiques et linguistiques, ainsi que votre motivation. L’entretien d’examen se déroule en personne, soit à la Faculté, soit dans un autre lieu, et peut également se faire via Skype si nécessaire. Votre identité sera validée à travers vos documents, et le procès-verbal de la réunion sera enregistré. Les candidats seront informés des résultats. En cas de succès, vous recevrez des instructions pour les prochaines étapes d’enregistrement. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: French. 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. Academic Records in French or certified translation. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher)

Applicants required to have a BA diploma, international certificate of advanced command of French (level B2-C1): DELF B2, DALF (French high school diploma, French international high school diploma, diploma from a high school where the language of instruction is French with at least 60% obtained in French language, certificate of completion of 6 semesters in a French language BA program are also accepted)

Procédure de candidature et d’admission :
Pour postuler, soumettez votre dossier de candidature avant le 31 mai. Vous devrez alors payer des frais de dossier de 35 EUR. Notre bureau d’enregistrement recevra votre demande et après le contrôle administratif de votre dossier, vous serez invité à payer les frais d’examen d’entrée de 250 EUR. Après la réception de ce virement, un examen d’entrée sera programmé. Les instructeurs de votre département envisagé évalueront vos compétences académiques et linguistiques, ainsi que votre motivation. L’entretien d’examen se déroule en personne, soit à la Faculté, soit dans un autre lieu, et peut également se faire via Skype si nécessaire. Votre identité sera validée à travers vos documents, et le procès-verbal de la réunion sera enregistré. Les candidats seront informés des résultats. En cas de succès, vous recevrez des instructions pour les prochaines étapes d’enregistrement.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: French.

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.

Academic Records in French or certified translation.

You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	French International certificate of advanced command of French (level B2-C1) : DELF B2, DALF Language Exam Waiver: To native speakers and to those who have studied in institutions where the language of instruction is French (French high school diploma, French international high school diploma, diploma from a high school where the language of instruction is French with at least 60% obtained in French language, certificate of completion of 6 semesters in a French language BA program).

Language requirements

French

International certificate of advanced command of French (level B2-C1) : DELF B2, DALF

Language Exam Waiver: To native speakers and to those who have studied in institutions where the language of instruction is French (French high school diploma, French international high school diploma, diploma from a high school where the language of instruction is French with at least 60% obtained in French language, certificate of completion of 6 semesters in a French language BA program).

Other requirements	Application and admission procedure: To apply, submit your application documents before May 31st. You will then have to pay EUR 35 application fee. You will be notified if your application meets the department requirements and then you will be asked to pay an entrance exam fee of EUR 250. After receiving this payment, an entrance exam will be scheduled. Instructors from your intended department will evaluate your academic and language proficiency, as well as your motivation. The exam interview is conducted in person, either at the Faculty or at another venue, and can also be done via Skype if necessary. Your identity will be validated through your documents, and the minutes of the meeting will be recorded. Applicants will be informed of the results. If successful, you will receive instructions for the next steps to register. Procédure de candidature et d’admission : Pour postuler, soumettez votre dossier de candidature avant le 31 mai. Vous devrez alors payer des frais de dossier de 35 EUR. Notre bureau d’enregistrement recevra votre demande et après le contrôle administratif de votre dossier, vous serez invité à payer les frais d’examen d’entrée de 250 EUR. Après la réception de ce virement, un examen d’entrée sera programmé. Les instructeurs de votre département envisagé évalueront vos compétences académiques et linguistiques, ainsi que votre motivation. L’entretien d’examen se déroule en personne, soit à la Faculté, soit dans un autre lieu, et peut également se faire via Skype si nécessaire. Votre identité sera validée à travers vos documents, et le procès-verbal de la réunion sera enregistré. Les candidats seront informés des résultats. En cas de succès, vous recevrez des instructions pour les prochaines étapes d’enregistrement.

Other requirements

Application and admission procedure:
To apply, submit your application documents before May 31st. You will then have to pay EUR 35 application fee. You will be notified if your application meets the department requirements and then you will be asked to pay an entrance exam fee of EUR 250.
After receiving this payment, an entrance exam will be scheduled. Instructors from your intended department will evaluate your academic and language proficiency, as well as your motivation. The exam interview is conducted in person, either at the Faculty or at another venue, and can also be done via Skype if necessary. Your identity will be validated through your documents, and the minutes of the meeting will be recorded. Applicants will be informed of the results. If successful, you will receive instructions for the next steps to register.

French MA Preparatory Program (MAPrep)

Program:
This specialized program offers intensive preparation for master studies in the field of French Language, Literature and Culture for BA degree holders. It provides students coming from different academic fields with an introduction to literary and cultural studies, linguistic theories and literary criticism, as well as to French and Francophone arts, history, geography and civilization. The certificate issued makes it possible to submit an application for the MA program in French Language, Literature and Culture.

Présentation du programme
Ce programme spécial offre une préparation intensive aux études de master dans le domaine de la langue, de la littérature et de la culture françaises pour les titulaires d’une licence (BAC +3 ou BAC+4). Il offre aux étudiants, venant d’autres domaines académiques, une introduction aux études littéraires et culturelles, aux théories linguistiques et à la critique littéraire, ainsi qu’aux arts, à l’histoire, à la géographie et à la civilisation française et francophone. Le certificat délivré permet de déposer une candidature au programme de master langue, littérature et culture françaises.

Acquired Degree in English: Certifate
Duration of the Program: 2 semesters
Credits to be Obtained: 50ETCS
After finishing all the courses (50 ETCS), students are required to take a final exam, which consists of a written and an oral part.
Obtainable qualifications: Certificate of French MA Preparatory program

Niveau : formation préparatoire de master
Durée de la formation : 2 semestres
Crédits à capitaliser : 50 ECTS Prérequis :Diplôme de Licence (BAC+3 ou BAC+4), connaissance de niveau C1 de la langue française certifée.

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