Bulgarian Language and Literature

Overview

This Bulgarian Language and Literature program at the Eötvös Loránd University is recommended to applicants who have a special interest in the Bulgarian language and literature and wish to work in an area that requires Bulgarian language skills or is related to the Bulgarian culture. The MA program does not provide teaching qualifications.

This program enables students to work as specialists of Bulgarian philology in the fields of economy, culture, politics or social sciences. There are many opportunities for young professionals with an excellent command of Bulgarian and a good understanding of Bulgarian culture, as well as historical, economic and social trends in contemporary Bulgaria.

Strength of program

Students graduating from our university with an MA degree in Bulgarian Studies have general knowledge of philology with a specialization in Bulgarian literature and linguistics. The structure of our MA program is flexible and meets the needs of students with various interests. The strength of the course is also indicated by the scholarly achievements of the department staff (eg. regular participation in national and international conferences, regularly organized international conferences on Slavonic Studies, numerous books and other national and international publications.)

Career opportunities

Students graduating from our university with an MA degree in Bulgarian Studies can work for Bulgarian or/and Hungarian joint companies, in the field of culture or the educational sector, in the tourist industry, or to find employment related to cooperation between Bulgaria and Hungary in a broader context. Our graduates can also engage in an academic career and after completing the doctoral training and a successful defense of the doctoral dissertation obtain a PhD degree.

Job examples

• Scholar in Bulgarian Studies

• Organizer in various fields of Bulgarian culture

• Expert on Bulgarian culture

• Journalist

• Literary translator

• Specialist in diplomacy