Bachelor of Arts in Dutch Studies

1 July 2017

Department website

The BA system course in Dutch Studies, aims to train professionals in Dutch who are able to use this language on advanced level, both in writing and speaking (level C1) and work in their professions suitably. Moreover, they gain available theoretical and practical knowledge in Dutch literature, culture and history.

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Overview

Program title Dutch Studies BA

Academic level Undergraduate (Bachelor)

Program type Degree program

Degree title Philologist in German Studies, Specialized in Netherlandistic Studies

Degree type Bachelor of Arts

Faculty Faculty of Humanities

Institute Institute of Germanic Studies

Department(s) Department of Dutch Studies

ECTS credits 180

Language of tuition

Hungarian

Dutch

Duration 3 years (6 semesters)

Place Trefort Kert, Astoria

Program

Strength of program

With these skills they will be able to: manage and organize tasks within the fields of tourism, economic life, media and press, culture and civil service translate and interpret general texts be familiar with social, environmental and economic conditions or issues of The Netherlands and the Flemish part of Belgium transmit their knowledge use their knowledge for their professions. The course aims to prepare students for specialized Master courses.

Career opportunities

BA graduates are eligible to work towards an MA degree in Dutch Studies.

Job examples

Joint ventures: help-desk, call center, HR, correspondent
Trainee at publisher houses or dailies, literary journals: proof reading, editing, writing reviews on translated Dutch books
Trainee at embassies
Trainee at business houses.

Curriculum

What classes are offered?

BA system course is planned to be 3-year term. The course is divided into two periods: the first year as a basic course the second and third year as main course. At the end of each period there are complex examinations. At the end of the basic course, students have Filter examination and at the end of the main course they have Final examination.

BA_DutchStudies_StudyUnitLIst.pdf

Admissions

Application documents

Required documents for admissions

A fully completed Application Form

Only electronically typewritten application forms will be considered.

Download the Application Form

Relevant pages of the passport

Scanned, in color all personal details and expiry date must be shown. Passport must be valid.

Proof of language proficiency

Official test result or certificate must be provided; see program specific proficiency requirements

An official copy of your completed secondary education (high school)

Notarized copy only on request.

Academic records

Also called "Transcript of records"

Statement of Purpose in target language

A maximum of 500 words. Also called "Letter of Motivation."

Copy of application fee transfer

A bank slip showing that the application fee has been transferred to the University’s bank account

Additional documents for non-EEA applicants

Official bank account statement

Showing the cash flow of the past 12 months

Copy of Residence Permit

If the applicant is staying in Hungary with a Residence Permit

Copy of entry visa into the Schengen Zone

If the applicant has entered Hungary on a Schengen zone visa

Optional documents for admissions

a Curriculum Vitae in English

In MS Word format with one low resolution photo

CV - Templates and Guidelines (external link)

Letter of Reference

Also called "Letter of recommendation." From a former instructor and/or employer.

Letter of Authorization

If the applicant uses the services of a non-contracted third party during the application process, a Letter of Authorization must be signed. Applications will not be processed without.

Letter of Authorization.pdf

Application procedure

After the applicant has decided which program he or she would like to apply for, and made sure all entrance requirements are met, the applicant is requested to send the required documents to admissions@btk.elte.hu.

Should the applicant want to apply in person, he or she can do so at the International Student Services office during office hours (see contact tab for more information).

Applications will only be processed if the application fee (150EUR; non-refundable) has been transferred to the Faculty’s bank account.

Keep in mind that processing the application might take 3 to 5 weeks—please make sure to apply on time if you require a visa to travel to Hungary.

For more information about the application procedures, please visit the Faculty's website at http://www.btk.elte.hu/en/apply.

Admission requirements – Language requirements

Knowledge of English or Dutch or Hungarian language.

Entrance exam

An entrance exam might be conducted, depending on your (academic) credentials. Should this be required, a member of the relevant department will contact you with more information, as to make sure you can prepare accordingly.

Launch of Program

Offered for the academic year 2017/2018? Yes

Is there a February intake? No

Minimum number of new students 25

Maximum number of new students -

Tuition and Fees

EU/EEA students - Application fee €150.00

non-EU/EEA students - Application fee €150.00

EU/EEA students - Registration Fee €0.00

non-EU/EEA students - Registration Fee €0.00

EU/EEA students - Tuition fee/semester €1,500.00

non-EU/EEA students - Tuition fee/semester €1,500.00

Contact

Program coordinator Prof. Dr. Judit Gera

Head of Department of Dutch Studies

gera.judit@btk.elte.hu

+36 1 411 6500 EXT. /4314

Rákóczi út 5. I. em. 104

Budapest

1088

Hungary

Program leader Prof. Dr. Erzsébet Knipf

Head of Institute of Germanic Studies

elte.germanistik@gmail.com

+36 1 411 6500 EXT. 4401

Student Admissions System

Faculty of Humanities - Eötvös Loránd University

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