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
Who should apply?
We expect applicants to be interested in the cultures and peoples of the English-speaking world.
Application requirements: certificate of completion of secondary education (general certificate of education or high school diploma), international certificate of advanced command of English (TOEFL Score: min. 87 (min. of 20 in each section) or TOEFL ITP Score: min 543 or IELTS Band:6.5 (min of 5.5. in each component) or Cambridge First Certificate English [CFC]) / other certificate of advanced command of English accepted by the department / written document certifying the completion of a minimum of four semesters of studies, instructed in English, accepted by the department / in exceptional cases, other proof of proficiency equivalent to these accepted by the department.
Application Step by Step
1. Choose your programme and read the programme description on our website. Each descriptions includes a direct link to the online application platform.
2. Click on Apply Now button in the programme description and sign up for the online application platform.
3. Fill in the online application form, upload the necessary documents and make sure to pay the application fee.
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Start of the programme: September of each year
Tuition fee: 1500 EUR per semester
Application fee: 35 EUR
Entrance Exam fee: 250 EUR
For more information visit our website or contact Dr. Anna Kérchy at +36 62 544 260.
