English and American Studies BA
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English and American Studies BA
Philologist in English and American Studies
Degree program
Bachelor
OH-FHF/28-4/2011.
Department of American Studies
Department of English Studies
Department of English Applied Linguistics
Department of English Linguistics
Department of English Language Pedagogy
English
6 semesters (3 years)
180
2
100
The program is offered by the School of English and American Studies. The program can be completed either as a major or a minor program, the latter is only available for students who study in other major programs at ELTE. Students taking the program as a major opt for either the English or the American track at the end of the first term. The three-year long program does not provide teaching qualifications.
Students in the English studies track within the English and American Studies BA program are offered a chance to acquaint themselves with the foundations of literary and linguistic analysis, the British and American political culture, language development, academic argumentation and essay writing, as well as 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, syntax and the foundations of language history).
Students opting for the American Studies track within the English and American Studies BA program 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.
Find the detailed structure of the program on the site of the Faculty.
Those holding a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and American Studies are eligible for admission to the English Studies MA or American Studies MA or similar philological degrees. They 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.
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.
2,300 EUR
2,300 EUR
The application fee is discounted for Early Bird applicants: EUR 100 (non-refundable) between 01/11/2024 - 30/11/2024 and between 01/02/2025 - 31/03/2025;_____The regular application fee is: EUR 150 (non-refundable) between 01/04/2025-31/05/2025
The application fee is discounted for Early Bird applicants: EUR 100 (non-refundable) between 01/11/2024 - 30/11/2024 and between 01/02/2025 - 31/03/2025;_____The regular application fee is: EUR 150 (non-refundable) between 01/04/2025-31/05/2025
100 EUR (Entrance exam fee)
100 EUR (Entrance exam fee)
2,300 EUR
The application fee is discounted for Early Bird applicants: EUR 100 (non-refundable) between 01/11/2024 - 30/11/2024 and between 01/02/2025 - 31/03/2025;_____The regular application fee is: EUR 150 (non-refundable) between 01/04/2025-31/05/2025
100 EUR (Entrance exam fee)
Yes
01, Sep, 2025
31, May, 2025
No
Entry requirements
The students who can apply for the English and American Studies BA Program are expected to present the documentation of their certificate of matriculation from a secondary school and to submit their application with the necessary attachments.
The university only accepts certificates, which are equivalent to the Hungarian certificate of matriculation, thus appropriate for continuing one’s studies in university education. If the certificate is not in English, the university needs an official translation, which could be a translation by the secondary school as well.
If the applicant completes their secondary education during the current term and their certificate is not issued before the application deadline, a proof of student status or a certification, which verifies that the applicant will receive matriculation is required instead. In case of being accepted as a student, however, the applicant must present their certificate of matriculation upon enrolment at the latest.
This program is not available for Hungarian citizens.
The educational and outcome requirements are defined by the Ministry of Human Capacities (Regulation No. 18/2016. (VIII. 5.). The details of the application and admission process are defined by the Organisational and Operational Regulations of ELTE.
Language requirements
The language of instruction is English. Non-native speakers of English must demonstrate a very good level of English-language skills.
- TOEFL PBT (Paper-based test): 516-554
- TOEFL IBT (Internet-based test): 66-82
- TOEFL IBT Home Edition: 66-82
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 5.5
- CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference): B2
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Record of the final two years in secondary school |
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Secondary school certificate (graduation certificate) |
Notarized copy only on request. |
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CV |
In MS Word format with one low resolution photo |
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Motivation letter |
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Copy of the main pages of the passport |
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Copy of application fee transfer |
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Copy of the Entrance exam fee transfer |
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Language certificate |
Official test result or certificate must be provided; see program specific proficiency requirements. |
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Other: An official English translation of the certificates |
Optional documents for admissions
- Letter of Reference
Also called "Letter of recommendation." From a former instructor and/or employer.
Application deadlines:
The deadline for application means the deadline of submission of the full and complete application package in the online system.
Period 1 (with Early Bird discount): 01/11-30/11/2024 23:59 (CET)
Period 2 (with Early Bird discount): 01/02-31/03/2025 23:59 (CET)
Period 3: 01/04-31/05/2025 23:59 (CET)
The application procedure includes 3 periods in order to give the applicants the freedom to submit their application when it’s most suitable for them. The applicants of each period have the same chance to get admittance for the programme. However, please note, that the Faculty of Humanities ELTE reserves the right to cancel the entrance periods in case the number of the admitted applicants reaches the limit during the previous entrance periods.
Procedure of the application:
The application starts in the online application system. Students need to register in the system, fill in the online application form, upload the required documents and follow the instructions during the application process.
Applications will only be processed if the application fee (100 EUR or 150 EUR depending on application period; non-refundable) has been transferred to the Faculty’s bank account.
For further information and details about transferring the application fee please visit our Faculty’s website: http://btk.elte.hu/prospective-students-financial-issues
BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS OF OUR UNIVERSITY
IBAN Bank Account: HU 03 1003 2000 0142 6201 0000 0000
BIC/SWIFT code: HUSTHUHB
Name of the University: EÖTVÖS LORÁND UNIVERSITY, ELTE BTK
Address: 1088 Budapest, Múzeum krt. 4/a, Hungary
Name of the Bank: Hungarian State Treasury Ltd. (Magyar Államkincstár)
Address of the Bank: 1139 Budapest, Váci út 71.
PLEASE DO NOT MISS TO ADD IN THE MESSAGE SECTION:
Name of applicant
AY 2025/26/1
The University’s sub-account number: AC9202/04
Entrance examination and selection process:
When the university receives the full application package and it is checked by the Department of International Affairs an entrance exam date option will be sent no later than the application deadline for the relevant period. Please, check your messages in the application system, and the e-mail address that is linked to the account regularly. The applications are examined by the Admission Board no later than after each application period and applicants are notified of the outcome of the selection in the online application system after the decision is official. Admission letters are sent out in the online application system within a few days.
Procedure of the entrance examination:
The entrance exam contains a discussion about the motivation of the applicant. Successful applicants must have a good command of English to pass the entrance exam. The format of the entrance exam is an online interview. Ranking is based on the overall evaluation of academic excellence (based on the submitted documents) and the results of the entrance exam.
János KENYERES
Associate professor
Department of International Affairs
International admission coordinator
E-mail: admission@btk.elte.hu
Address: 1088 Budapest, Múzeum krt. 4.
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