Overview

Instructor of English as a Foreign Language

The Instructor of English as a Foreign Language programme at the University of Pannonia is a two-semester, practice-oriented postgraduate course designed to prepare students for teaching English to non-native speakers and for educational and pedagogical research. The programme equips graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to plan, develop, and implement language acquisition and teaching strategies effectively.

Upon completion, students are qualified to teach English at primary and secondary schools, as well as in private language institutes worldwide, providing them with excellent career prospects both locally and internationally.

Programme Advantages:

Fast-track entry into a professional teaching career in English
High-quality theoretical and practical training in language teaching
Diverse international student and faculty community
Access to a broad network of global experts in language education
Preparation for educational research, curriculum planning, and pedagogical innovation

The programme ensures a smooth transition into professional teaching environments while providing the foundations for further academic study or doctoral-level research in language education.

Accreditation

Hungarian Accreditation Committee

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Programme Structure

Programme structure and credit allocation:

Developing language skills and competences: 9 credits (introduction to language pedagogy, applied linguistics, methodology, classroom language development)
Developing pedagogical skills for EFL: 27 credits (methodology, classroom observation, teaching practice, follow-up seminars, English descriptive linguistics, academic writing)
Developing specific competences: 16 credits (assessment and testing, student diversity, teaching cultural diversity, IT in the classroom, course design)
Dissertation-related courses: 5 credits
Elective subjects: 3 credits

All students complete teaching practice, including university peer teaching sessions and a six-week in-school placement.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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63

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IELTS

5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Veszprém, Hungary

Disciplines

Education Language Studies Teaching View 11 other Masters in Language Studies in Hungary

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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63

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5

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General requirements

Entry requirements:

Undergraduate diploma (or higher): BA in humanities or pedagogy
English language proficiency: minimum C1 level (CEFR)

Applicants must have completed at least 50 credits in humanities and education. Acceptable proofs of English proficiency include a C1-level complex language exam or an equivalent internationally recognized certificate. Foreign nationals must provide proof of equivalent language skills.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

4000 EUR / year

≈ 4000 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

4000 EUR / year

≈ 4000 EUR / year

Living costs

Veszprém

Hungary

110000 - 160000 HUF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Instructor of English as a Foreign Language

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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General requirements

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