BARomance Philology and Cultures [Specialized in Romanian Studies]
| Study location | Hungary, Budapest |
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| Type | Bachelor, full degree studies |
| Nominal duration | 6 semesters (180 ECTS) |
| Study language | Romanian |
| Awards | BA (Philologist in Romanistics, Specialized in Romanian Studies) |
| Course code | Arts and Humanities |
| Accreditation | FF/1394-2/2015. |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) The students who can apply for the Romanian 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 accepts only 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. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Hungarian. 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. |
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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, Guinea-Bissau, 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 | Romanian DELF B2 |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. — Record of the final two years in secondary school Other: An official English translation of the certificates and the records is required to be submitted, if the language of the original is not in English. Optional documents for admissions |
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Overview
Program description:
Scopul principal al programului este de a asigura o bună cunoaștere a limbii și literaturii române. Nivelul de licenţă oferă o pregătire amănunțită pentru a putea aplica în continuare la nivelul de Master. Programul pune accentul pe formarea practică, astfel încât cei care îl finalizează au șansa de a se angaja în sfera competitivă / pe piața forței de muncă (traducător, editor, etc.)
The main goal of the program is to build up sound knowledge of the Romanian language and literature. The BA program caters for a thorough training, so that students can work towards their MA degree. The program also focuses on practical training so that those who graduate from it will have the chance to engage in the competitive sphere of the labour market (translator, editor, publisher, etc.)
Strength of program
The Department of Romanian philology was founded in 1863. It was the first chair of the Romanian language and literature in Europe. The Department has several contracts with universities (University of Bucharest, Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj Napoca, University of Oradea) and academic institutions (George Bariţiu Academic Institute of History) from Romania. Degrees issued by the Faculty, based on European regulations and the Romanian-Hungarian bilateral agreements, are recognized in Romania and also in Europe.
This BA program lasts 3 years. The course is divided into two modules: the first year as the foundation module, the second and third years as the main module. At the end of each module there are complex examinations. At the end of the foundation module, students take a language proficiency examination and at the end of the main module they attempt the final examination. Note that the program does not offer teaching qualifications.
Entry requirements: A B2-level, internationally recognized language certificate in the target language or a diploma in the target language.
Entrance exam: Yes
Type of entrance exam: oral
Entrance exam location: Electronic
Entrance exam description:
The application documents are processed by the Department of International Affairs and then forwarded to the department responsible for the given degree programme. The department checks the documents and organizes an interview by telephone, online (e.g. Skype) or in person. After the entrance interview, the department comes to a decision and informs the Department of International Affairs.
Contact:
Mr Rezső Jarmalov
Stipendium Hungaricum coordinator
stipendiumhungaricum@btk.elte.hu
Preparatory year available: No
Specialisation year available: No
Minimum number of scholarship holders: 2
Maximum number of scholarship holders: 15
Link: www.elte.hu/en/neo-latin-languages-and-cultures-specialized-in-romanian-studies
Programme structure
Find the detailed structure of the program on the site of the Faculty:
Romance Philology and Cultures, specialized in Romanian Studies
Career opportunities
Career opportunities:
Those who graduate from our department can go on to master program, or can find a job. Here are some examples where those who have graduated with us, are working: publishing, journalism, school education, ministry of foreign affairs, cultural relations, self-government, state government, tourism etc.
Job examples:
Publishing, journalism, school education, ministry of foreign affairs, cultural relations, self-government, state government, tourism etc.