Program Overview

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Humanities, Society and Culture: Politics and Society

About the Program

The B.A. in Humanities, Society and Culture: Politics and Society offers a modern and interdisciplinary education in politics and how it interacts with society and culture. Graduates receive a globally recognized degree, accredited in the US and EU, and earn it in three years instead of four.

Program Structure

The Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, Society and Culture is a three-year study program. To graduate, students must accumulate 90 US credits (180 ECTS credits) by completing 30 courses.

General Education Module

• Composition I
• Composition II
• Computer Information Systems
• Intro to Psychology
• One course from the following: Introduction to Sociology/Introduction to Economic Thought
• One course from the following: Comparative Religions/Introduction to Law/Political Philosophy I
• One course from the following: What is History? / World History I / World History II / European History I

Major Module

• Intro to Philosophy
• Introduction to Politics (Politics I)
• Intro to Social Theory
• Survey of Western Art
• Intercultural Communication
• Comparative Worldviews
• Social Science Research Methods
• Introduction to World Literature
• Language & The Mind
• One course from the following: European History II / European Literature I

Concentration Module

• Choose 1 course from each group listed below:
  • Group A:
    • Politics II
    • Philosophy & Society
  • Group B:
    • Ethics and Leadership
    • Twentieth Century Social Theory
    • Philosophical Ethics
  • Group C:
    • Gender, Minority, & Culture
    • People and Institutions in Society
    • Social Anthropology
  • Group D:
    • Central European History
    • History of the Cold War
    • Nations and Nationalism
  • Group E:
    • Britain and the World 1930–2016
    • Empire: British Imperialism and Colonialism
    • Elizabeth I of England: Her Reign, Her Kingdom, Her World
    • The Holocaust and the Jewish Cultural Destruction
    • Seminar on Racism and Anti-Semitism in Western History: Towards the Final Solution
  • Group F:
    • Language and Power
    • Media in Democracy
    • Populism Ancient and Modern
  • Group G:
    • Theatre & Politics
    • Vaclav Havel: Theatre, Politics & Dissent

Open Electives Module

• Students can choose 3 elective courses offered by any AAU school.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the B.A. in Humanities, Society and Culture: Politics and Society can expect to:

• Demonstrate broad knowledge of ideas & issues across the fields of art, literature, film, philosophy, religion, history, politics & sociology, anthropology, and psychology; demonstrate a broad knowledge of the theories, methods, and concepts in these areas.
• Use appropriate quantitative and qualitative research methods, concepts and theories
• Address and solve moderately complex theoretical and practical issues and problems in changing contexts
• Effectively communicate issues, problems, or dilemmas and their solutions
• Take effective and responsible action both individually and within a team
• Take into consideration diverse and changing socio-cultural contexts

Career Prospects

AAU graduates thrive in multinational environments and are able to communicate professionally in English to international audiences. As a graduate of this degree program, you will be well equipped to continue your graduate studies or pursue a global career in areas such as:

• Cultural management
• Reporting
• Diplomacy
• Humanitarian government
• Nonprofit organizations
• Education
• Social research and publishing
• Various forms of print and web media

Qualification Awarded

The Bachelor’s degree awarded is concurrently recognized as a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in the United States, per AAU’s accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, and as a Bakalář (Bc.) in the Czech Republic, per AAU’s accreditation by the National Accreditation Bureau for Higher Education (NABHE). Graduates may select whether to use the U.S. post-nominal or the Czech pre-nominal title.

Accreditation

• WASC + NABHE

Degree

• Bachelor of Arts

Duration

• 3 years

Location

• Prague, CZ

Tuition EU

• 31 781 USD

Tuition NON-EU

• 36 679 USD

Intake

• Fall / Spring

Deadline

• Rolling Admission

Qualification Awarded

The Bachelor’s degree awarded is concurrently recognized as a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in the United States, per AAU’s accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, and as a Bakalář (Bc.) in the Czech Republic, per AAU’s accreditation by the National Accreditation Bureau for Higher Education (NABHE). Graduates may select whether to use the U.S. post-nominal or the Czech pre-nominal title.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

We provide a wide range of scholarships, tuition discounts, and financial aid options to help make quality education more accessible. To learn please visit our dedicated Financial Aid and Scholarships page.