Romance Philology and Cultures Specialized in French Studies BA

Open for applications
Tuition €2,000 EU/EEA students 2,000 EUR Non-EU/EEA students 2,000 EUR
Country Hungary

About this program

What this degree covers and what you can expect from the university.

Short description

Le but des études en licence est de former de spécialistes de la langue et de la culture françaises qui, munis d’une solide connaissance théorique et pratique, seront capables d’exercer leur métier dans les domaines les plus divers, inter- et pluridisciplinaires. Les titulaires de licence atteindront un niveau nécessaire pour continuer leurs études en Master.

Les titulaires de licence auront une connaissance approfondie de la langue écrite et orale, ainsi que de la culture françaises: ils seront capables de traduire des textes, de remplir la fonction d’interprète au niveau élémentaire, d’assurer le lien entre la France et la Hongrie dans les domaines culturels, économiques et sociaux. Ils témoigneront également d’une motivation et d’un dévouement particuliers envers la langue et la culture françaises, ainsi que de la capacité de mettre en application avec créativité les connaissances acquises.

The aim of the degree program is to train experts with theoretical and practical skills in the field of French language and literature, or, more generally, in the field of humanities, who, owing to these skills, can creatively practise their profession at theoretical, practical, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary levels. Graduate students will have enough theoretical knowledge to be able to continue their studies at an MA specialization.

Graduate students will be able to use the French language in speech and in writing at an advanced level, use general study techniques and basic research techniques in connection with the French language and culture, understand as a whole, summarise and translate general texts at a basic level.

The BA program comprises 3 years. The program 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 and complete their studies. Note that the program does not offer teaching qualifications.

Strength of program

Les titulaires de licence auront une connaissance approfondie de la langue écrite et orale, ainsi que de la culture françaises: ils seront capables de traduire des textes, de remplir la fonction d’interprète au niveau élémentaire, d’assurer le lien entre la France et la Hongrie dans les domaines culturels, économiques et sociaux. Ils témoigneront également d’une motivation et d’un dévouement particuliers envers la langue et la culture françaises, ainsi que de la capacité de mettre en application avec créativité les connaissances acquises.

BA system course is planned to be 3-year term. The course is divided into two periods: the first year as a basic course, the second and third year as main course. At the end of each period there are complex examinations. At the end of the basic course, students have Filter examination and at the end of the main course they have Final examination.


 

Program overview

Key facts about what you will study and how the program is delivered.

Program length

6 semesters (3 years)

How long it typically takes to complete this degree from start to finish.

Qualification level

Bachelor

The academic level you will earn, such as Bachelor, Master, or PhD.

Country

Hungary

The country where this university is based.

Language requirement

English

This program is taught in English. You may still need to submit an English proficiency test depending on your nationality and previous education.

Eligibility & requirements

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Entrance / admission test

Not required

No separate entrance test is listed for this program. The university may still review your academic profile and documents.

Admission intakes & deadlines

Application dates and milestones for each intake period. Deadlines may vary by applicant category.

September Intake

Classes start September 2026

Open for applications
  1. Self-Financing International Application Deadline International

    Standard application deadline for international self-financing prospective students applying for the September intake via apply.elte.hu.

  2. Academic Year Start International

    Official commencement date for the autumn semester at the ELTE Faculty of Humanities.

Offered by the ELTE Faculty of Humanities (BTK) in Budapest. 6-semester full-time degree program. Minimum required language proficiency: French DELF B2 (English A2 recommended for administration). Application fee is non-refundable, and a separate entrance exam fee applies upon submission.

About the university

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