Program Overview

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English and American Studies BA

Programme Details

Name of the Programme

English and American Studies BA

Name of the Degree

Philologist in English and American Studies

Level of the Degree Programme

Bachelor (BA)

Name of the Institute

Institute of Languages and Literature

Head of the Programme

Dr. Tamás TUKACS

Intake

Fall

Starting Date

September, 2025

Study Mode

full-time

Fees

• Tuition fee: 4900 EUR / academic year
• Application fee: 100 EUR

Location

Hungary, Nyíregyháza

Language of Directions

English

Field

Arts and Humanities

Duration

3 years (6 semesters)

ECTS

180 CREDITS

Qualification

Philologist in English and American Studies (Bachelor of Arts degree)

Career Opportunities

They will be competent in managerial positions in national or international organizations, companies, local councils, cultural management, education, journalism, and public relations. They may also continue their studies in any English MA programme.

Short Description

The aim of the programme is to train experts who have a proficient command of the English language and have profound knowledge regarding English-speaking cultures.

Specialization

Business and Intercultural Communication (50 credits)

• Academic English
• Text Analysis and Interpretation
• Rhetorical Skills
• Debate Skills
• Business Correspondence
• The Basics of Law
• The Basics of Economics
• Environment Protection and Sustainability
• Intercultural Communication
• Corporate Etiquette
• Marketing

Admission

Entry Requirements

• Secondary school leaving certificate
• Good results in English (at least 80%)
• Proof of Language proficiency - upper intermediate level / CEFR B2 level or higher (Having a language certificate is not a compulsory requirement. English communication skills can be proved on the online interview during the application procedure.)

Entrance Examination

All applicants must attend an online oral interview in English.

Minimum Level of Language Proficiency

English language skills at upper intermediate level or higher (at level CEFR B2 or IELTS 5.5) – Having a language certificate is not a compulsory requirement. The language level will be assessed during the online interview.

Entrance Examination Mode

online oral interview

Description of the Selection and the Entrance Examination Process

THE ADMISSION PROCEDURE CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING PARTS:

• online interview (20-30 minutes)
• evaluation of application documents

The application procedure is based on an evaluation system of 100 points (50 points are given for motivation and educational background, and the other 50 points for language proficiency and intercultural preparedness according to the online interview). Following the formal check-up of the application documents, the staff of the institute will organize the oral entrance examination. The entrance exam is successful if the applicant reaches at least 60 points.