Semiotics MA

The Master of Arts in Semiotics at Eötvös Loránd University is a comprehensive program designed to train students in the interdisciplinary field of studying signs, symbols, and communication. The two-year program provides students with a solid foundation in semiotics, including courses on the history and theory of semiotics; language, communication, texts and translation; theory of meaning, logic, argumentation; field studies of cultural, national and special semiotic systems; and various forms of applied semiotics and semiotic pragmatics. Students also have the opportunity to specialize in a particular subfield through their degree thesis. This program is an excellent choice for those who wish to gain a deeper understanding of communication processes across cultures and acquire the skills necessary for analyzing texts, artefacts, events, and cultural phenomena related to the past as well as the digital age. Graduates from this program will be well-equipped to pursue advanced studies or professional careers related to understanding culture through its symbolic systems.