Program Overview
The Communication and Media Studies at Budapest Metropolitan University is a MA programme in Communications & Media over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Communication and Media Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Hungary and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 3,300 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 2,100 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Budapest, Hungary
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Communication and Media Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Media Regulation Theories
- Representation Theories
- Contrastive Cultures
- Social Communication Theories
- Participating Media
- Artistic Communication
- Social Functions of Media
- Cultural Studies
- Theories of Identity and Otherness
- International Media
- International Political Communication
- International Organizational Communication
- Foreign Language Communications Techniques
- Communications Research Seminar
- Multimedia and Web Design
- New technologies
- Theory and Practice of Televised Program Editing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
When applying to our Master programs, please make sure you enclose the following documents:
- copy of your Bachelor diploma with the final exam results
- copy of your Transcript of records
- copy of the official translation of your diploma and transcript (if they are not in English or Hungarian)
- copy of the photo-page(s) of your passport. Your passport needs to be valid for at least 6 months.
- proof of payment of the 95 EUR application fee \xc2\x96 please note that it is not refundable
Additionally, if you have an English language exam certificate, please enclose that to your application, too. (Minimum requirement: e.g. IELTS 6.0)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,300 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 2,100 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,300 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 2,100 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Budapest Metropolitan University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Budapest Metropolitan University
Budapest Metropolitan University
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest Metropolitan University is an accredited private institute of higher education in Budapest, Hungary. It is formally known as the Budapest Metropolitan University or budapesti Metropolitan Egyetem.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-11-17
- Start Date 2018-02-25
- Language English
- Duration 24 months