BAEnglish and American Studies
| Study location | Hungary, Szeged |
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| Type | Bachelors' degree / Undergraduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | Hungary (180 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BA |
| Course code | BSZKANG_N_EN_2017 |
| Accreditation | 2005/8/III/2/110.sz. MAB |
| Tuition fee | €1,500 per semester The schedule of tuition fee payment is determined on the basis of consulate/visa regulations. In case of applicants coming from visa restricted countries, payment of the full tuition fee (1st and 2nd semester) is required. Details are indicated in the letter of admission. |
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| Application fee | €35 per programme The 35 EUR Application Fee (non-refundable) is payable by programmes: as many programmes is indicated on the application form as many times 35 EUR should be paid. |
| Examination fee | €250 one-time Please note that then Entrance Exam Fee is non-refundable. |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) We expect applicants to be interested in the cultures and peoples of the English-speaking world. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Academic Records in English or certified translation, You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English An international certificate of advanced command of English: |
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| Other requirements | Submitted online application form; Payment of application fee; |
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Overview
About the Programme
The BA programme in English & American Studies is designed to provide students with a wide knowledge of English-speaking cultures, primarily those of the UK and the USA, and their societies, history, language, and literatures. In the first stage of their studies, students receive intensive English language training and complete introductory courses in literature, culture, and linguistics. The programme offers applied subjects, such as English as a Foreign Language, Academic English, Academic Composition, Academic Writing, Sociolinguistics, and Second Language Acquisition. All students are required to write a BA thesis.
In the course of the programme the main focus is on developing skills of reading and developing a critical understanding of academic and scholarly texts, writing basic texts on general and academic topics; speaking about general and academic topics, and the general topics of courses taught (such as literature, linguistics, history, and culture). Graduates of the Faculty usually choose their careers in cultural and public administration, tourism, international business, teaching, translation, journalism, academia, editing, diplomacy, international relations, project management, local government, or the media.
Specialisation options: English Studies, American Studies, Business English (and, later on, in the MA program: Applied Linguistics, Interdisciplinary Cultural Studies, or Gender Studies).
Level of the programme: BA
Duration of the programme: 6 semesters
Registered in: EU
Credits: 180
For more information visit our website or contact Dr. Anna Kérchy via e-mail (akerchy@gmail.com) or at +36 62 544 260
Programme structure
In the course of the programme the main focus is on developing skills of reading and developing a critical understanding of academic and scholarly texts, writing basic texts on general and academic topics; speaking about general and academic topics, and in the disciplines taught.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the Faculty usually choose their careers in cultural and public administration, tourism, international business, teaching, translation, journalism, academia, editing, diplomacy, international relations, project management, local government, or the media.