BASociology
Study location | Hungary, Budapest |
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Type | Bachelor, full degree studies |
Nominal duration | 6 semesters |
Study language | English |
Awards | BA |
Course code | Social Science |
Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) Applicants need to submit their secondary school certificate and record of the final two years in secondary school. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. - You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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Language requirements | English Certification of English knowledge (both written and oral): B2 • IELTS Score: 5.5 If the applicant is unable to prove their knowledge of English with any of the above certifications, their English knowledge will be assessed based on the admission video. Any letter of acceptance issued by the Faculty of Social Sciences is based on the verified fact that the applicant’s command of English has been assessed; therefore, they are considered eligible to pursue their studies at the institution. |
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Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. Applicants have to upload an English language motivation letter, introducing themselves, their motivation, interests and goals with the programme, etc. in 1-2 pages.
Applicants are expected to prepare an approximately 5-6 minutes long video in which they speak about social problems they experience around them, in their personal life and in their society. Also, they could talk a little bit about the potential causes of these phenomena. The video will have to be uploaded to a given folder in the MS Teams group of the admission procedure. Applicants with an otherwise full application package will receive a guest ID and password to log in after the nomination process ended via email. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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More information |
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Overview
Short description, the aim of the program:
The goal of this program is to train professional sociologists at the bachelor level. Successful graduates of the programme should have a solid grasp of the concepts and principles of sociology and have mastered (at the appropriate level) its methods, and they should be able to identify and interpret social problems meaningfully. Besides the traditional lectures and seminars, the programme is based on project-based teaching methods, and includes one semester of intensive project work.
Strength of program:
Being part of Hungary’s leading science university, the program is one of the oldest of its kind in Hungary. This rich scientific tradition and international embeddedness is the warranty for high-quality education. Our professors are leading experts in their fields in Hungary, while also being internationally recognized for their research. Due to these factors, the students are provided access to the most updated methodological and theoretical tools. We encourage our students to try their knowledge in actual researches and practical applications in order to provide an opportunity of finding personalized career paths. Also, the inclusive student community ensures a warm, welcoming atmosphere for students from all around the world.
Leading professors of the program: Márkus KELLER, Zsuzsanna KISS
Entrance exam:
Yes
Type of entrance exam:
Applicants are expected to prepare an approximately 5-6 minutes long video in which they speak about social problems they experience around them, in their personal life and in their society. Also, they could talk a little bit about the potential causes of these phenomena. The video will have to be uploaded to a given folder in the MS Teams group of the admission procedure. Applicants with an otherwise full application package will receive a guest ID and password to log in after the nomination process ended via email.
Entrance exam location:
Electronic
The procedure of the entrance examination
Based on the results of the applicants and the annual capacity, the faculty decides the lowest accepted score for admission. Besides reaching the lowest accepted score for admission, a successful oral entrance exam is perquisite of getting admitted. If the applicant fails the oral entrance exam, the application will be rejected.
Contact person:
International Office, Eszter Borbála Bagi
E-mail: international@tatk.elte.hu
Programme structure
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Career opportunities
- Community and youth work
- Public services
- Business, marketing
- Politics, activism and the charity sector