BAEnglish and American Studies
| Study location | Hungary, Nyíregyháza |
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| Type | Bachelor, full degree studies |
| Nominal duration | 6 semesters (180 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BA |
| Course code | Arts and Humanities |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) Good results in English language (80% or higher) Entrance exam 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. At the University of Nyíregyháza, you do not need a language certificate to apply, but the responsible authority in your sending country may set higher requirements. You can find the name and contact details of the responsible authority on the website below, once you have chosen your sending country: The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. In most cases you can request a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. Please take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you travel to the university. |
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| Territory requirements | Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Albania, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo - Kinshasa, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Rwanda, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Korea, St Lucia, Sudan, Syria, São Tomé & Príncipe, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen. |
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| Language requirements | English |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. All applicants must attend an online oral interview. The application procedure is based on an evaluation system of 100 points: 50 points are given for motivation, professional knowledge and educational background, and the other 50 points for language proficiency according to the online interview. Following the formal check up of the application documents, the university will organize the oral entrance examination. The entrance exam is successful, if the applicant have at least 60 points. Further information regarding the exam topics please visit our website: Applicants must complete the visa process after the acceptance to the University of Nyíregyháza has been received. |
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Overview
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. BA graduates are able to responsibly interpret, transmit and create texts in the fields of everyday life, culture, politics, economics, social life, literature and linguistics at C1 level (CEFR framework). The programme lays emphasis on skills development, both in speaking and writing/reading, as well as acquainting students with a wide range of fields regarding English-speaking cultures, fostering creativity and critical thinking.
Our BA programme offers one kind of specialisation for non-Hungarian speakers: Business and Intercultural Communication (50 ECTS credits), to be taken after the first year.
Programme structure
Names of major subjects based on the curriculum:
Receptive and Productive Skills development subjects (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, Use of English, Vocabulary Development)
Translation Studies
Basics of Grammar
The Culture of English-Speaking Countries
English Descriptive Grammar and Linguistics
British Literary History
American Literary History
Individual Research and Project Work
Presentation Skills
Specialization in English Studies (50 credits)
The Culture of English-Speaking Countries
Scottish Literature and Culture
Australian Studies
English Descriptive Grammar and Linguistics
Introduction to Applied Linguistics and Methodology
British Literary History
American Literary History
Interdisciplinary Criticism
Debate Skills
Negotiation Skills
English for Business and Economics
Specialization in Secretarial and Management Studies (50 credits)
Negotiation Skills
English for Special Purposes:
Business and Economics,
Legal English,
Management,
EU Studies,
Politics and Administration
Business Correspondence
Event Management
Electronic Writing Skills
Interpreting Skills and Translation Studies
Career opportunities
BA graduates will be competent in managerial positions in national or international organisations, companies, local councils, in cultural management, education, journalism and public relations. They may also continue their studies in any English MA programme.