Bachelor of Arts in English and American Studies

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1 July 2017

Institute website

The School of English and American Studies offers a BA programme in English and American studies. The programme may be completed as a major programme or as a minor programme, the latter is only available for students who are in another major programme at ELTE. Students taking the programme as a major opt for either the English or the American track at the end of the first term. The three-year long programme does not provide teaching qualifications.

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Overview

Program title English and American Studies BA

Academic level Undergraduate (Bachelor)

Program type Degree program

Degree title Philologist in English and American Studies

Degree type Bachelor of Arts

Faculty Faculty of Humanities

Institute School of English and American Studies

Accreditation number OH-FHF/284/2011, FF/24271/2014

ECTS credits 180

Language of tuition English

Duration 3 years (6 semesters)

Place Trefort Kert, Astoria

Program

Strength of program

Students in the English studies track within the BA programme in English and American Studies are offered a chance to acquaint themselves with the foundations of information technology and typography in the first phase of their studies. This is followed by a series of seminars and lectures aimed at developing students’ competence in using English as a language of global communication, academic writing, and everyday oral argumentation in a scholarly and business environment. Students will thus attain the foundations of academic research, evaluation and critical thinking in English literature, British and American socio-political history, and develop an understanding of the linguistic levels of description and analysis of English (phonology and syntax). Students opting for the American Studies track within the BA programme in English are given the opportunity to acquaint themselves with the background and idiosyncratic features of American history, culture, literature, and the American variety of English. By focusing on these areas of research, the aim of the American Studies track is to impart the students with the foundations of critical thinking and academic research in order to prepare them for future studies or for successful endeavours when entering the job market.

Career opportunities

Those holding a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and American studies will be able to work in different fields, such and journalism, tourism, education in non-state founded schools, government organizations, diplomacy and any other jobs that do not require degree-specific skills.

Job examples

Academic: BA graduates are eligible for admission to MA in English or MA in American studies or similar philological degrees.

Out of University careers: journalism, tourism, teaching English in non-state funded schools, government organisations, diplomacy, any other job not requiring degree-specific skills, etc.

Curriculum

What classes are offered?

For more information, please visit http://seaswiki.elte.hu/studies/welcome.

Download the Study Unit List - American specialization

Download the Study Unit List - English specialization

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"

a Curriculum Vitae in English

In MS Word format with one low resolution photo

CV - Templates and Guidelines (external link)

Statement of Purpose in English

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

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

TOEFL PBT (Paper-based test): 453-497 or
TOEFL IBT (Internet-based test): 46-59 or
IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 5.5 or
CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference): B2

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? Yes

Deadline for applications – February intake 1 January 2018

Minimum number of new students 50

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 Dr. Hordós Marianna

Senior Lecturer at the School of English and American Studies

hordos.marianna@btk.elte.hu

+36 1 485 5200 EXT. 4364

Rákóczi út 5. ép. III. em. 323.

Budapest

1088

Hungary

Program leader Dr. János Kenyeres

Head of the School of English and American Studies

kenyeres.janos@btk.elte.hu

+36 1 485 5200 EXT. 4367

Student Admissions System

Faculty of Humanities - Eötvös Loránd University