The aim of the program is to train professionals in the Spanish language and culture who possess theoretical knowledge and practical skills within the domain of social sciences to carry out multi-faceted, inter- and multidisciplinary research. Graduates have ample theoretical knowledge to continue their studies in the second cycle.Strength of programBA degree holders will have comprehensive knowledge of the Spanish culture be able to communicate in Spanish both in writing and in speech at an advanced level to be prepared to study the Spanish language and culture with state of the art methods and techniques of research, comprehend texts in general and be able to summarize, translate, and interpret them to be able to make use of their knowledge of the social, economic, and environmental problems of Hungary, Spain, and Latin-America in their careers.The BA system program lasts 3 years. The program is divided into two periods: the first year as the foundations, the second and third years as the main part of the program. At the end of each period there are comprehensive examinations. At the end of the foundations stage, students have a proficiency exam in Spanish, at the end of the main part of the training students write their thesis and take the final exam. Note that the program does not offer teaching qualifications.
The students who can apply for the Spanish 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.
Entrance examination:
Yes
Entrance type:
Oral
Minimum level of language proficiency (oral):
B2
Minimum level of language proficiency (written):
B2
Place of examination:
Online or in Person
When the university receives the full application package and it is checked by the Department of International Affairs an entrance exam date option will be sent no later than the application deadline for the relevant period. Please, check your messages in the application system, and the e-mail address that is linked to the account regularly.The applications are examined by the Admission Board no later than after each application period and applicants are notified of the outcome of the selection in the online application system after the decision is official. Admission letters are sent out in the online application system within a few days. Procedure of the entrance examination:The entrance exam contains a discussion about the motivation of the applicant. Successful applicants must have a good command of English to pass the entrance exam. The entrance exam can be taken in person or via Skype.Ranking is based on the overall evaluation of academic excellence (based on the submitted documents) and the results of the entrance exam.
